Pos Port of Support & Pathwayz to Success

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
852042419
IRS 990-EZ coverage
2020–2023
Forms available
Form 990 2021, Form 990-EZ 2023
Location
Olympia, WA, USA
Rating
84
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Housing Support

Reported finances

Revenue
$54,500
Expenses
$54,500
Assets
$54,500
Liabilities
$0

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2023. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

2 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • Stephanie Taylor (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Ashley Duncan (Executive Director)

People named in this filing

  • Stephanie Taylor (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Ashley Duncan (Executive Director)

Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2023. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Our organization is a nonprofit dedicated to providing direct services to individuals in need. We offer a range of essential support, including rapid rehousing, gas and motel vouchers, mentorship, workforce readiness programs, and real-time services. Additionally, we address emerging needs with spaces for healing and provide advocacy, referral, and support services to help individuals navigate challenges and achieve self-sufficiency. Our goal is to empower our community through compassionate, holistic assistance that promotes long-term stability and well-being.

What it reported doing in 2023

With the generous funding POS (Port of Support) & Pathwayz to Success was able to make a substantial difference in the lives of many individuals throughout our community. One of our immediate priorities was addressing hunger and basic needs. We successfully provided 130 hot meals to our unhoused community members, ensuring that they received not just food, but nourishment, dignity, and compassion during a time of hardship. Beyond meals, we took meaningful steps to improve living conditions for those without shelter. We distributed 50 tents, 50 blankets, 45 electric heaters, 25 winter coats, and 100 emergency blankets to 80 unhoused individuals. These resources were critical in helping them stay warm and safe, especially during the coldest months of the year. This effort represents our commitment to providing more than just temporary aid-it's about restoring hope and security. We were also able to provide transitional support for three survivors of domestic violence. These individuals were given the opportunity to begin anew in safe, stable housing. Our team worked closely with them to ensure their transition was supported with care, empathy, and access to essential services. Helping survivors reclaim their lives is central to our mission of healing and empowerment. In addition to meeting basic needs, we extended our outreach to focus on injury prevention and harm reduction, reaching over 200 community members across King County. These events provided vital information and resources on safer living, substance use support, and emergency preparedness-proactively working to reduce risk and improve overall community well-being. Another major area of impact was around firearm safety. We distributed 67 firearm lock boxes and provided educational training on firearm safety to various organizations and communities. By equipping families and individuals with tools and knowledge, we actively contributed to the prevention of accidental shootings and promoted responsible firearm ownership. As part of our commitment to community collaboration, we also sponsored another local organization to host a community outreach event. This sponsorship allowed for broader engagement, collective impact, and shared resources among organizations striving toward the same goals of safety, wellness, and inclusion. The accomplishments made possible through this investment reflect the heart of our mission. POS & Pathwayz to Success remains dedicated to building stronger, safer, and more compassionate communities. Every meal served, coat delivered, and life touched represents the power of solidarity and purposeful action. One of our immediate priorities was addressing hunger and basic needs. We successfully provided 130 hot meals to our unhoused community members, ensuring that they received not just food, but nourishment, dignity, and compassion during a time of hardship. Beyond meals, we took meaningful steps to improve living conditions for those without shelter. We distributed 50 tents , 50 blankets, 45 electric heaters, 25 winter coats, and 100 emergency blankets, and helped 80 unhoused individuals stay warm and safe during the harshest weather conditions. We were also able to provide transitional housing support for three survivors of domestic violence. This included initial housing costs, essential furnishings, transportation, and direct support services . These critical investments offered survivors the chance to begin again in safe and supportive environments, aligning with our mission to empower healing and independence. In addition to meeting basic needs, we expanded our work in injury prevention and harm reduction by hosting multiple events across King County. Reaching more than 200 community members, these events covered topics such as overdose prevention, emergency preparedness, and personal safety. Costs included supplies, educational materials, space rentals, and guest presenters. These gatherings not only informed but also built trust and resili

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 100% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Revenue has declined or grown slowly and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 100
  • Transparency & Controls: 74
  • Sustainability: 50
  • Growth: 40

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 90%; rating input score 90; 2nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: 0%; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 1; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 24.4% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: -11.6% per year; rating input score 0; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: -11.6% per year; rating input score 0; 16th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 100% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: Filed governance answers
  • Accomplishments: 2 filed program accomplishments · $54K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 2 people listed
  • Consistency: 9 of 9 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 2 filed schedules
  • Filing history: 3 filing years from 2020 to 2023
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 3 filed money-flow records
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Growth: Revenue growth scored 0/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 46/100.
  • High — Growth: Asset growth scored 0/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 46/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 56/100.