Garden Pathways Inc

EIN: 770442212 501(c)(3) Human Services

Bakersfield, CA

Total Revenue
$4,593,181
Total Expenses
$4,143,101
Total Assets
$1,465,366
Net Assets
$1,105,628
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Mark Rutkoskie
Phone
6616339133
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Garden Pathways Inc, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.1M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Individual and family mentoring, training and education social service programs for children, youth and adults.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,460,071
Program Service Revenue $1,185,933
Investment Income $-52,823
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,593,181

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,789,697
Fundraising Expenses $114,143
Program Expenses $3,452,963
Other Expenses $1,353,404
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,143,101

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,593,181 $2,969,856 +0.5%
Expenses $4,143,101 $3,054,971 +0.4%
Net Income $450,080 $-85,115 -6.3%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
84
Volunteers
234

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
4
$74,644
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$70,500
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jay Richmond Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark L Rutkoskie CFO 5.00
Officer
$2,500 $0 $2,500
Connie Wattenbarger Secretary 0.23
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bernard C Barmann Jr Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Goh President/CEO 32.00
Officer
$72,144 $0 $72,144
Beckie L Diltz Chairman of Board 0.23
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Garth Corrigan Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Juan Avila Director of Operations 40.00
Key Emp
$70,500 $0 $70,500
Shannon Grove Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Van Housen Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheri Ezell Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mayra G Estrada Director 0.23
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Stanley Director 0.23
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 $4,593,181 $4,143,101 $1,465,366 $450,080
2022 $2,969,856 $3,054,971 $933,476 $-85,115
2021 $2,859,713 $2,581,055 $937,938 $278,658
2020 $2,466,125 $2,226,970 $695,805 $239,155
2019 $2,153,993 $2,035,235 $649,066 $118,758
2018 $1,898,770 $1,856,458 $542,855 $42,312
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