BRITEPATHS INC

EIN: 521596259 501(c)(3)

FAIRFAX, VA

Total Revenue
$2,476,700
Total Expenses
$2,378,109
Total Assets
$1,338,411
Net Assets
$1,035,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
BARBARA KURT
Phone
7032738829
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRITEPATHS INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

BRITEPATHS PROVIDES SHORT-TERM SAFETY-NET SERVICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE DELIVER OUR SERVICES WITH RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND EQUITY, ALWAYS PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND SELF-ESTEEM OF OUR CLIENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $509,683 Revenue: $499,351

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEBRITEPATHS ENLISTS AND COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS TO EVALUATE REQUESTS FROM FAIRFAX COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS...

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEBRITEPATHS ENLISTS AND COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS TO EVALUATE REQUESTS FROM FAIRFAX COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS. THESE GRANTS ARE GENERALLY ONE-TIME EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BRITEPATHS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO PAY RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL AND OTHER EMERGENCY EXPENSES, INCLUDING AUTO REPAIR.

Program 2
Expenses: $388,026 Revenue: $324,504

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTTHROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, BRITEPATHS OPERATES THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT SOUTH COUNTY, WHICH...

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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTTHROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, BRITEPATHS OPERATES THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT SOUTH COUNTY, WHICH OFFERS FINANCIAL COACHING AND WORKSHOPS IN BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOPICS. COACHING AND WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS OR OTHER FINANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $314,392 Revenue: $138,747

FOODBRITEPATHS PROVIDES GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND A HYGIENE PACKING FROM OUR IN-OFFICE PANTRY TO HOUSEHOLDS REFERRED BY COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS...

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FOODBRITEPATHS PROVIDES GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND A HYGIENE PACKING FROM OUR IN-OFFICE PANTRY TO HOUSEHOLDS REFERRED BY COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ELIGIBLE ONCE PER FISCAL YEAR FOR THIS ASSISTANCE. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL, BRITEPATHS PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND PROTEIN PRODUCTS THAT FAMILIES CAN USE AT PARTICIPATING VENDOR STALLS AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKETS. BRITEPATHS REIMBURSES THE VENDORS FOR THE VOUCHERS SPENT AT THEIR STALL. HOUSEHOLDS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE VOUCHERS INCLUDE FOOD SECURITY CLIENTS, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLIENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO BRITEPATHS THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY FUNDING POOL, FUNDING FROM FAIRFAX COUNTY.IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, BRITEPATHS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUN A PILOT FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THROUGH A FAIRFAX CITY GRANT PROGRAM, CALLED BRITESTEPS. A COHORT OF 25 FAIRFAX CITY RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN WERE SELECTED, AND EACH RECEIVED ONE GROCERY GIFT CARD PER MONTH UPON COMPLETION OF A FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY, FOR A DURATION OF 6 MONTHS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,110,000
Program Service Revenue $1,313,247
Investment Income $54,087
Other Revenue $-634
TOTAL REVENUE $2,476,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $886,827
Salaries & Benefits $1,228,703
Fundraising Expenses $303,122
Program Expenses $1,891,772
Other Expenses $262,579
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,378,109

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,476,700 $2,930,327 -0.2%
Expenses $2,378,109 $2,863,149 -0.2%
Net Income $98,591 $67,178 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
27
Volunteers
371

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
7
$323,168
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN WHEELER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY BARNES VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCHELLE SANCHIRICO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC GOLDWATER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE DELBOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIEL DEROSIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE DOLL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS ELIAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCWILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PORTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA SAXON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAY SHALLAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZAKIYA THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA WHETZEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU OCT 2024) 35.00
Officer
$144,615 $2,897 $147,512
BARBARA KURT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF NOV 2024) 35.00
Officer
$97,937 $7,847 $105,784
DIANA ORTEGA SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HR 35.00
Officer
$61,274 $8,598 $69,872
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 $2,476,700 $2,378,109 $1,338,411 $98,591
2024 $2,930,327 $2,863,149 $1,612,639 $67,178
2023 $2,780,291 $2,975,724 $1,305,555 $-195,433
2022 $7,479,394 $7,221,888 $1,631,072 $257,506
2020 $2,988,882 $2,636,413 $1,028,493 $352,469
2019 $1,400,140 $1,407,696 $476,014 $-7,556
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