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POSITIVE PATHS

MESA, AZ · EIN 464943070 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.positivepathsaz.org
revenue
$230K
expenses
$150K
net assets
$305K
employees
1
volunteers
60
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS EAST VALLEY WOMEN IN NEED BY PROVIDING LIFE-BRIDGE TO ECONOMIC STABILITY, PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Positive Paths supports women in the East Valley of Arizona by providing mentorship, scholarships, and supportive services to help them achieve economic stability, personal growth, and professional achievement. The organization focuses on empowering women through education and training, aiming to create a resilient workforce and community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Night of Heroes Gala
An annual event that celebrates and awards the East Valley Woman and Man of the Year, serving as a major fundraiser.
Scholar & Mentor Program
Provides financial support through scholarships and individual mentoring to women pursuing education and training.
WIN Event (Women's Impact Network)
An annual event focused on women's leadership, mentoring, networking, and inspiring stories of impact.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Community Leadership Recognition Events 2 activities
    • Annual Recognition and Awards Events
      Hosts annual events including the Night of Heroes Gala and the Scholar-Recognition Breakfast to celebrate achievements of program participants and honor community leaders. The organization also runs the East Valley Woman and Man of the Year awards, accepting public nominations annually.
    • Community Recognition and Gala Event
      Hosts an annual Night of Heroes Gala to honor the East Valley Man and Woman of the Year, recognizing individuals who advance women in the East Valley.
  • Women's Education & Career Advancement Support 2 activities
    • Professional Development and Economic Empowerment Services
      Provides education, mentoring, and professional development skills to women to support their economic stability and empowerment. This includes workshops and events on topics such as professional image, resume writing, interviewing, time management, financial planning, decision-making skills, and speed mentoring, serving hundreds of women.
    • Professional Development and Skills Training for Women
      Offers workshops, events, and training in professional image, resume writing, interviewing, time management, financial planning, decision-making, and speed mentoring to support women’s economic security. As of Fall 2024, hundreds of women have received professional development services through these offerings.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Scholarship and Mentoring Program
      Operates a Scholarship and Mentoring Program that provides college scholarships and individual mentoring to women in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, to support college completion and economic security. The program has supported over 150 women, distributed over $500,000 in scholarship funds, and achieved a 77% graduation rate for at-risk women.
    • Scholarship and Mentoring Program for Women
      Provides college scholarships and individual mentoring to support post-secondary education completion for at-risk women in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. As of Fall 2024, the program served over 150 women, distributed more than $500,000 in scholarship funds, and achieved a 77% graduation rate among participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$230K
Contributions & grants$248K108%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$150K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$37K
Grants paid out$92K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$305K
Cash$304K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$305K
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +104.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 19
  • ANDREA JOHNSON — SECRETARY
  • BETINA CELIS — DIRECTOR
  • CARYN GOSE — PAST PRESIDENT
  • CHERRI MARRESE — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE HAYES — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA GOLUB — DIRECTOR
  • DOREEN COTT — DIRECTOR
  • IMELDA CASTRO — DIRECTOR
  • JACKIE ORCUTT — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE PARKER — DIRECTOR-EMERITIS
  • JENNA KAHL — DIRECTOR
  • JOYCE MCKINNEY — TREASURER
  • KATE BRATETIC — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KATHLEEN DOWLER — DIRECTOR-EMERITIS
  • KIM MOYERS — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA HESSE — PRESIDENT
  • RHONDA CURTIS — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY HUDSON — DIRECTOR
  • SHAWNA BAGGS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Dr. Maria Hesse, Vice President of Positive Paths, is retired from Arizona State University.
  • Arizona Strategies Partner — Karrin Taylor Robson, founder and president of Arizona Strategies, is the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Women’s Impact Network (WIN) Event.
  • CBRE Partner — Jackie Orcutt, Director on the Positive Paths board, is Senior Vice President at CBRE.
  • Dignity Health Partner — Kathleen Dowler, an Emeritus Board Member, is Director of Community Health at Dignity Health.
  • Dignity Health, East Valley Partner — Ada Anaeme, Director on the Positive Paths board, is Director, Rehabilitation Services at Dignity Health, East Valley.
  • EFY Enterprises LLC Partner — LaCinda Smoot Lewis, President of Positive Paths, is Co-Owner/Business Manager of EFY Enterprises LLC.
  • East Valley Institute of Technology Partner — Chinelo Ezenwaka earned her certificate in a licensed practical nursing program at this institution.
  • East Valley leaders Partner — Group of local leaders guiding the organization and promoting investment in women's futures.
  • First International Bank & Trust Partner — Rhonda Curtis, Director on the Positive Paths board, is Branch President at First International Bank & Trust.
  • House of Refuge Partner — Ana Monzon, Director on the Positive Paths board, is Chief Financial Officer at House of Refuge.
  • IBM Partner — Joyce McKinney, Treasurer of Positive Paths, is retired from IBM.
  • Intel Partner — Imelda Castro and Jill Jensen, Directors on the Positive Paths board, are retired from Intel.
  • One Small Step Clothing Cabin Partner — Provided an exclusive shopping experience for scholars in December.
  • SRP Pera Club Partner — Hosted the 11th annual Positive Paths Scholar-Recognition breakfast.
  • Salt River Project Partner — Denise Hayes, Director on the Positive Paths board, is retired from Salt River Project. Caryn Gose, an Emeritus Board Member, is also retired from Salt River Project.
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner — Chosen as a recipient in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/Light the World Giving Machine.
  • TrustBank AZ Partner — Sandra Hudson, Director on the Positive Paths board, is CEO Trust and Wealth Management, President, TrustBank AZ.
  • Verra Mobility Partner — Julie Garrison, Secretary of Positive Paths, is Director of Program Management, Chief of Staff to the CTO at Verra Mobility.