POSITIVE PATHS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHERRI MARRESE

Phone

4807880615

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

POSITIVE PATHS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $196K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $47K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS EAST VALLEY WOMEN IN NEED BY PROVIDING LIFE-BRIDGE TO ECONOMIC STABILITY, PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $136,551 Revenue: $0

SINCE THE FALL OF 2014, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AWARDED OVER 120 EAST VALLEY WOMEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET AN EDUCATION BY AWARDING THEM AN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. EACH OF THESE WOMEN HAS WORKED HARD TO OVERCOME LIFE'S TRAUMATIC OBSTACLES AND IS DETERMINED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, AND THAT OF THEIR CHILDREN, THROUGH AN EDUCATION. THESE WOMEN ARE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A DEGREE THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR CAREER AND PROVIDE FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIFE. EACH WOMAN IS ASSIGNED A SUCCESSFUL, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR. THESE MENTORS PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO THESE WOMEN. IN FACT, FOR MOST OF THEM, IT IS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE BELIEVED IN THEM AND SHOWED THEM ANY SUPPORT IN THEIR LIFETIME. EACH RECIPIENT MUST MAINTAIN A 2.5 GPA AND PROVIDE PROOF OF THEIR GRADES AND PROGRESSION TOWARDS THEIR DEGREE. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PROGRESS BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL MONEY IS APPROVED. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT IS GENERALLY ALLOCATED IS $8,000 PER RECIPIENT. POSITIVE PATHS AWARDED 35 WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $158,823

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,180

Other Revenue $33,365

TOTAL REVENUE $196,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $82,539

Salaries & Benefits $43,075

Fundraising Expenses $2,201

Program Expenses $136,551

Other Expenses $24,046

TOTAL EXPENSES $149,660

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$196,368	$229,991	-0.1%
Expenses	$149,660	$149,634	+0.0%
Net Income	$46,708	$80,357	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHLEEN DOWLER	DIRECTOR-EMERITIS	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANICE PARKER	DIRECTOR-EMERITIS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARYN GOSE	DIRECTOR-EMERITIS	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOYCE MCKINNEY	TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
IMELDA CASTRO	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RHONDA CURTIS	DIRECTOR	11.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA HESSE	PAST PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY HUDSON	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOREEN COTT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE HAYES	DIRECTOR	11.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	2.70	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM MOYERS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA GOLUB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNA KAHL	DIRECTOR	1.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERRI MARRESE	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACKIE ORCUTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNI KILPATRICK	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
LACINDA LEWIS	DIRECTOR	1.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA MARREEL	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$196,368	$149,660	$351,558	$46,708
2022	$229,991	$149,634	$304,850	$80,357
2021	$112,244	$115,175	$224,493	$-2,931
2020	$69,519	$93,452	$233,924	$-23,933
2019	$163,412	$105,340	$251,357	$58,072