The Pathfinder School Inc is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Pathfinder School Inc employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pathfinder School Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Pathfinder School Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO FOSTER INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PATHFINDER SCHOOL PROVIDES A VIGOROUS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE. PATHFINDER ALSO HOSTS AN OUTDOOR SUMMER DAY CAMP. PATHFINDER'S PROGRAM IS DISTINGUISHED BY STRONG MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS, BY A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES A CHILD TO EXPAND HORIZONS AND TAKE RISKS, BY THE NURTURING OF STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND BY THE CULTIVATION OF A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING. STUDENTS LEARN TO THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY, TO COLLABORATE, TO TAKE INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO NURTURE THEIR CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brianne Allen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Cochran Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dina Kennedy President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Meagan Luce Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Word Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tisch Scott Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $54,825 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $37,374 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275,278 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,050 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $367,477 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,023,667 |
| Investment income | $4,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,454 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,752 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,454,453 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $520,473 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,868 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,651 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,162,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,433 |
| Payroll taxes | $97,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,423 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,444 |
| Office expenses | $6,188 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,446 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,418 |
| Insurance | $37,034 |
| All other expenses | $72,058 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,534,568 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $421,743 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,135 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,100 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,514 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,272,949 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $54,649 |
| Total assets | $3,803,090 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,985 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $295,768 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $385,753 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,275,076 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,261 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,803,090 |