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New Pathways For Youth
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860615007 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE I210 · Crime & Legal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.npfy.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.1M
net assets
$10.2M
employees
34
volunteers
363
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Transforming the lives of youth by providing the support, stability, and skills they need to flourish in the community and in their families.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Pathways For Youth is an Arizona-based operational nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentoring and a personal growth program to youth experiencing poverty and adversity. The organization focuses on relationships, education, and employment, offering tailored goal-setting, resource connections, and a supportive peer group to help youth achieve academic success and personal well-being.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Caregivers Circle
An optional workshop for parents and guardians to reinforce the curriculum youth are learning and provide a space for parents to connect and learn from each other.
Level Up Program
A research-based program providing 1:1 mentoring with a dedicated adult, tailored goal-setting, connection to vital resources, and support within a peer group for personal growth. It focuses on relationships, education, and employment, and includes support for families.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 4 activities
    • Mentor training and capacity building
      Provides four training courses for volunteer mentors to prepare them for working with youth who have experienced adversity.
    • Volunteer Mentor Training
      Provides four training courses for volunteer mentors to equip them for their roles in supporting youth.
    • Volunteer Mentor Training
      Provides four training courses for volunteer mentors to equip them for their role in supporting youth.
    • Volunteer Mentor Training
      Provides four training courses for volunteer mentors to equip them with the skills needed to support youth in the mentorship program.
  • School-Based Youth Mentoring Programs 4 activities
    • Mentorship Program for High School Youth
      Matches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors to support them in setting and meeting personal goals. The program includes a "Level Up Launch" event for mentor-youth matching and aims to serve 1000 youth annually within the next five years.
    • Youth Mentorship Program
      Matches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors to support them in setting and meeting personal goals, with a focus on high school graduation and pursuing continued education or training.
    • Youth Mentorship Program
      Matches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors. The program supports youth in setting and meeting personal goals, leading to high school graduation and pursuit of continued education and training.
    • Youth mentoring program
      Matches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors through a structured three-day "Level Up Launch" event. The program supports youth in setting and achieving personal goals using a research-based curriculum.
  • Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment 4 activities
    • Program Evaluation and Reporting
      Conducts annual surveys of youth and mentors through an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness and publishes an annual impact report.
    • Program Evaluation and Reporting
      Conducts annual surveys of youth and mentors through an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness and publishes an annual impact report.
    • Program Impact Reporting and Evaluation
      Publishes an annual impact report and conducts annual surveys of youth and mentors through an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness, including high school graduation rates and pursuit of continued education.
    • Program evaluation and research
      Conducts annual surveys of youth and mentors via an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness and publishes findings in an annual Impact Report.
  • College Preparation with Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Level Up program outcomes
      95% of youth in the Level Up program graduate high school, and 80% pursue continued education and training, with 75% being the first in their family to do so.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$3.28M
Contributions & grants$3.19M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$132K4%
Other revenue$-37K
expenses
Total expenses$3.07M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$1.90M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.30M
Cash$4.19M
Investments$2.27M
Liabilities$145K
Net assets$10.15M
Liquid reserves25.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Karen Johnson CEO 40 $128K
board members · 19
  • Adaliz Gimenez — Treasurer
  • Allen Plankett — Director
  • Andrew Norris — Director
  • Bill Blake — Director
  • Cathy Teeter — Secretary
  • Chris Yakscoe — Director
  • Fred Amador — Director
  • Hector Arevalo — Director
  • Jay Twitchell — Director
  • Jennifer Murray — Director
  • John Williams — Chairman
  • Joshua Shade — Vice Chairman
  • Julie Johnson — Director
  • Kelly Geary — Director
  • Melinda Gordon — Director
  • Nick Velasquez — Director
  • Richard Chazal — Director
  • Robin Hilgart — Director
  • Robin White — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Be A Leader Foundation Partner — Vanesa Contreras Rodríguez, VP of Programs & Impact, was honored with the Be A Leader Foundation Alumni Award in 2026.
  • TITAN CEO Partner — Dr. Karen Johnson, CEO of NPFY, was recognized among the Phoenix TITAN 100 in 2024 and 2025.
  • YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Partner — Nina Franco, Bilingual Youth Enrollment Manager, received the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix’s Tribute to Leadership award in 2024.