Youth Development
(O50)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
PATH TO SHINE
Financial strength (30%)
51/100
Reliability (20%)
66/100
Effectiveness (25%)
70/100
Impact (25%)
50/100
47
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
Path to Shine is a nonprofit mentoring and tutoring program dedicated to supporting elementary school children in under-resourced communities across Georgia. By providing free, consistent, and caring after-school mentoring, Path to Shine helps students improve academically, build confidence, and develop life skills. With a focus on long-term relationships and community partnerships, the program empowers children to reach their full potential.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
$114K
Total Revenue
$139K
Total Expenses
$180K
Net Assets
N/A
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
56.4%
Fundraising Efficiency
333.8%
Operating Reserve
15.57x
Liability-to-Asset
2.0%
Revenue Diversification
110.5%
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 5,287 similar organizations
(United States, Youth Development, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
56.4% | 86.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
333.8% | 17.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
15.6 mo | 6.6 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.0% | 1.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
110.5% | 94.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-47.2% | 9.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
1241.0% | 14.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-21.9% | 2.2% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
47 / 10020
Financial
66
Reliability
60
Effectiveness
50
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
20
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
66
Program Effectiveness (25%)
60
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
50
90 served annually
$813 per beneficiary
2 programs
1 staff
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 85% Data Complete
Impact
2 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 students- weekly mentoring, focus on reading and homework assistance | 85 | $625.81 | — | Lifetime |
| Supported 5 Path to Shine graduates with college scholarships | 5 | $1,000.00 | — | Lifetime |
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114K | $139K | $180K | 56.4% | — |
| 2022 | $216K | $10K | $205K | 38.0% | 1 |
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