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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2023 Expires: August 2025

The New Path, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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7695 S. Co. Rd. 25A
Tipp City, OH, 45371

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The New Path, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
According to The New Path Inc., its mission is "to love our neighbors by assisting with basic needs and creating a community that supports stability and fosters transformation."

Year, State Incorporated:
2000, OH

The New Path Inc. ("New Path") provides choice food pantries in Tipp City and Trotwood, Ohio; provides durable medical equipment and disposable supplies; accepts furniture donations and gives to families in need through referrals; repairs donated cars and gives them to clients who earn a vehicle by completing classes and serving at New Path; financial assistance for rent and utilities in southern Miami County; operate two re-sale stores for clothing and home furnishings.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, The New Path, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $1,403,266
Total Program Expenses $1,403,266

Chief Executive
William Lutz, Executive Director

Compensation*
$81,781

Chair of the Board
Susan Westfall, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
18

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.76%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on The New Path, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Source of Funds
Unrealized Gain on Investments $900
Interest income $1,038
Realized Gain on Investments $1,344
Fundraising $12,381
Sale of donated items $234,128
Contributions $1,363,841
Total Income $1,613,632

Programs: 94% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $1,613,632
Total expenses: $1,493,918
  Program expenses $1,403,266
  Fundraising expenses $28,318
  Administrative expenses $62,334
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $119,714
Beginning Net Assets $889,094
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,008,808
Total Liabilities $41,620
Total Assets $1,050,428

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