Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 2009
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FAYETTEVILLE, NC28302
D Employer identification number

56-0845795
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,275,370
F Name and address of principal officer:
CYNTHIA WILSON
PO BOX 2009
FAYETTEVILLE,NC28302
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ACTIONPATHWAYS.NGO
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1965
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC SECURITY - EFFECTIVELY PROVIDING THEM A PATH FORWARD IN LIFE. FORMERLY KNOWN AS CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (CCAP), ACTION PATHWAYS, INC HAS DEVELOPED AND OPERATED SUCESSFUL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR 50 YEARS. ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. IS PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHOSE PROMISE IS TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES, EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF HOPE, IMPROVE COMMUNITIES, AND MAKE AMERICA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. WE CARE ABOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER. WE SEE A STRONGER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE VIABLE COMMUNITY IN THE FUTURE. BY INVESTING IN THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE, ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. CAN CREATE A MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE INVEST IN
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 365
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 4,992
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 12,893,055 16,103,713
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,486,571 2,559,640
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 22,948 26,616
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -6,330 56,411
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 15,396,244 18,746,380
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 651,351 1,320,535
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 9,607,898 9,901,025
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 43,819 46,498
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet46,498    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,169,541 7,188,125
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,472,609 18,456,183
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -76,365 290,197
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 8,253,646 8,540,116
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,088,706 2,101,374
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,164,940 6,438,742
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,015,135 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,313,826 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,114,480 including grants of $ 99,663 ) (Revenue $ 913,529 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,912,531 including grants of $ 1,220,872 ) (Revenue $ 332,360 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet17,042,146
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
56
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
365
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
28
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
28
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
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NC
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletKIMBERLY C STAFFORD316 GREEN STREET   FAYETTEVILLE,NC28301 (910) 485-6131
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) EDWIN DEAVER......................................................................
BOARD CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) LISA CHANCE......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) GEORGE JAMISON......................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MARJI BROWN......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) EDDIE BRAY......................................................................
PARLIAMENTARIAN
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DR JAMES MCLAUCHLIN......................................................................
CHAPLAIN
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHNNY WILSON......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) BRIAN MANNING......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) ACOOYAY SHAW......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) DR ENRIQUE COELLO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) ROCHELLE SMALL-TONEY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) MARY JOHN WILLIAMS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JAMES O'GARRA......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) THIMI KOLLER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) BETTYE SANFORD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JASMINE COLEMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) TERESA MCNEIL......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) BERTHA ELLIOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) LENWOOD EDWARDS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) DR SHEREEE DAVIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) APRIL CLARK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) CYNTHIA WILSON........................................................................
CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       147,955 0 7,398
(23) KIMBERLY STAFFORD........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       79,679 0 4,136














1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 227,634 0 11,534
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
SCOTT'S AIR LLC

3620 LEGION RD SUITE 204
HOPE MILLS,NC28302 		WEATHERIZATION SERVICES 268,340
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 15,452,168
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 651,545
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 16,103,713
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 624410 1,313,826 1,313,826    
b COMMUNITY SERVICES 624200 913,529 913,529    
c LOW INCOME HOUSING 624200 332,285 332,285    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 2,559,640
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 15,981     15,981
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   62,926
b Less: rental expenses   30,752
c Rental income or (loss)   32,174
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 32,174     32,174
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   505,429
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   494,794
c Gain or (loss)   10,635
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 10,635     10,635
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 27,606
b Less: direct expenses ...b 3,444
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 24,162   24,162
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 75 75    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 75
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 18,746,380 2,559,715 0 82,952
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,320,535 1,320,535
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 239,168   239,168  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 7,156,250 6,559,153 597,097  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 110,966 88,551 22,415  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,655,886 1,541,024 114,862  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 738,755 664,421 74,334  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 54,779 46,006 8,773  
c Accounting ........... 43,980   43,980  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 46,498 46,498
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,313,113 1,291,304 21,809  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 756,020 686,456 69,564  
14 Information technology ...... 253,416 245,412 8,004  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 888,375 835,571 52,804  
17 Travel ............ 281,470 273,286 8,184  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 127,975 115,711 12,264  
20 Interest ........... 71,670 71,670    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 333,639 319,355 14,284  
23 Insurance ... 134,762 117,645 17,117  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a USDA COMMODITIES USED 1,174,436 1,174,436    
b FOOD PURCHASES 1,071,483 1,069,975 1,508  
c OTHER 419,288 373,799 45,489  
d COMMUNICATIONS 253,828 237,945 15,883  
e All other expenses 9,891 9,891    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 18,456,183 17,042,146 1,367,539 46,498
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 233,758 1 430,279
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 750,975 2 766,896
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 625,105 3 866,112
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 414,918 4 474,982
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 87,698 8 191,501
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 356,795 9 123,451
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10,490,200
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 5,451,045 5,104,719 10c 5,039,155
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 671,973 11 640,035
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 7,705 15 7,705
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 8,253,646 16 8,540,116
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 714,687 17 814,017
18 Grants payable ... 106,063 18 106,064
19 Deferred revenue .........   19 3,784
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,267,956 23 1,177,509
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 2,088,706 26 2,101,374
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 6,061,589 27 6,313,690
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 103,351 28 125,052
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 6,164,940 33 6,438,742
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 8,253,646 34 8,540,116
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
18,746,380
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
18,456,183
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
290,197
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,164,940
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-51,500
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
35,105
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
6,438,742
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number

56-0845795
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 13,304,819 13,750,464 12,951,951 12,893,055 16,103,713 69,004,002
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 13,304,819 13,750,464 12,951,951 12,893,055 16,103,713 69,004,002
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 69,004,002
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 13,304,819 13,750,464 12,951,951 12,893,055 16,103,713 69,004,002
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 63,378 66,307 59,521 52,336 78,907 320,449
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..   3,363 2,950 5,570 75 11,958
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 69,336,409
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.520 %
15
15
99.560 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number

56-0845795
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c 5,506
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d 1,023,594
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e 1,032,084
f Ending balance ................................ 1f 2,984
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   509,732 509,732
b Buildings   5,830,256 1,977,871 3,852,385
c Leasehold improvements   21,908 20,061 1,847
d Equipment ...   4,128,304 3,453,113 675,191
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 5,039,155
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 22,063,538
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -51,500
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,987,368
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,347,094
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,282,962
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 18,780,576
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -34,196
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -34,196
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,746,380
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 21,824,841
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,987,368
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,381,290
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 3,368,658
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 18,456,183
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 18,456,183

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, LINE 1B: THE ORGANIZATION PAYS THE BILLS FOR CLIENTS. THE ONLY MONIES HELD OVER ARE PAYMENTS THAT WERE NOT PAID OUT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THEREFORE HAD NO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2015.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTERFUND CHARGES 1,347,094.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDED NET OF REVENUE ON 990 -30,752. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCLUDED NET OF REVENUE ON 990 -3,444.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTERFUND CHARGES 1,347,094. RENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDED NET OF REVENUE ON 990 30,752. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCLUDED NET OF REVENUE ON 990 3,444.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number

56-0845795
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
ONE TO ONE GROUP
73247 DELAINEY COURT
 
SARASOTA, FL34240 		MAIL SOLICITATION   No 46,498 40,159 6,339
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 46,498 40,159 6,339
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
NC
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SOH BOWLATHON
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

DRIVING OUT HUNGER GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
5,331
22,275
 
27,606

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
5,331
22,275
 
27,606



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .   500   500
5 Noncash prizes . . . .   402   402
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .   1,525   1,525
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .   1,017   1,017
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 3,444
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 24,162
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
1,017
 
1,017


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number
56-0845795
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CLIENT ASSISTANCE 42287   1,320,535 FAIR MARKET VALUE EDUCATION, INCLUDING BOOKS AND TUITION, FOOD PACKAGES, CLOTHES FOR EMPLOYMENT, BUS TICKETS TO GET TO WORK, WEATHERIZATION OF HOMES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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SCH I PART I LINE 2:SERVICE DELIVERY AND FOLLOW UP WITH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CLIENTS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE CASE MANAGER BE MADE AWARE OF ANY ACTIONS TAKEN OR INACTIONS, CHANGE IN SITUATION AND ANY NEW PROBLEMS THAT MAY HAVE ARISED. ONGOING CONTACT WITH THE CASE MANAGER IS MANDATORY FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SO THE CLIENT'S FILE MAY STAY CURRENT AND DISPLAY ACTIVITY. 1) BIWEEKLY TELEPHONE CONTACTS OR HOME VISITS ARE MADE TO FOLLOW UP ON CLIENT'S PERFORMANCE 2) WEEKLY CONTACTS ARE MADE IF CLIENT'S SITUATION BECOMES UNSTABLE 3) INFORMATION IS DOCUMENTED IN FILE AS REPORTED BY TELEPHONE CONTACTS, WRITTEN CONTACTS, OR HOME VISITS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF EVENT 4) EMPLOYERS AND INSTRUCTORS ARE CONTACTED TO DISCUSS JOB PERFORMANCE AND CLASS PERFORMANCE 5) CERTIFICATES, CLASS SCHEDULES, GRADES, PAY STUBS, ACCEPTANCE LETTERS, AWARD LETTERS AND EMPLOYMENT EVALUATIONS ARE PHOTOCOPIED AND PUT IN FILE 6) TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT, COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATIONS, REGISTER FOR CLASSES, AND TO ATTEND EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS. DURING CRISIS SITUATIONS CASE MANAGERS MAY TRANSPORT CLIENTS TO AND FROM WORK UNTIL OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE 7) CASE MANAGERS ADHERE TO POLICY AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING CONFIDENTIALITY 8) IF DIRECT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED, THE CASE MANAGER VERIFIES THE REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE BY OBTAINING THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REQUEST I.E. - ESTIMATES, QUOTES, BILLING STATEMENTS, ETC. 9) CASE MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING THE REQUEST FOR SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPANT. IF THE REQUEST IS APPROVED BY THE SELF SUFFICIENCY MANAGER AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR, THE FUNDS ARE RELEASED IN THE FORM OF A PURCHASE ORDER AND/OR CHECK 10) CASE MANAGERS ARE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION WITH THE VENDOR MAKING SURE THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT IS OBTAINED 11) ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RETURNED TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND COPIES OF SERVICE PROVIDED ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE REPORTING SOFTWARE AND CLIENT FILE. 12) NO FUNDS ARE RELEASED TO THE CLIENTS
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number

56-0845795
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SUPPLIES ) X 100 73,075 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION PATHWAYS INC
 
Employer identification number

56-0845795
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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION (CONTINUED): FAMILIES THROUGH PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN FOUR DISTINCT AREAS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HUNGER, HOUSING, AND CLIENT SERVICES. EACH PROGRAM AREA ADDRESSES HUMAN NEEDS ALONG A CONTINUUM FROM BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER TO CAREER AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT. ULTIMATELY, WE AIM TO PRODUCE VIABLE, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WITH A FOCUS ON THEIR OWN SUCCESS AND THE GOAL OF GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START AND NC PRE-K PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR AT-RISK INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. ACTION PATHWAYS, INC.'S HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO SERVE 900 PRESCHOOL INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDREN. IN 2015 HEAD START WAS IN IT'S 49TH YEAR OF OPERATION. HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES CENTER-BASED EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND DISABILITY SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 890 AT-RISK CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO FIVE, 96 INFANTS/TODDLERS IN PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTERS, AND HOME-BASED SERVICES TO 10 INFANTS/TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN. ACTION PATHWAYS, INC.'S HEAD START/ EARLY HEAD START HAS 20 FOUR AND FIVE STAR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY EDUCATION. EACH CENTER IS STRATEGICALLY LOCATED THROUGHOUT CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO ENSURE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO MOST IN NEED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE FREE TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS PRIORITIZED BY THE POLICY COUNCIL AND GOVERNING BODY. IN 2015, ACTION PATHWAYS, INC.'S HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START WAS FUNDED TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR 786 PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS 210 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT AND THEIR FAMILY TO ENSURE THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS ARE MET. CHILDREN ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM AT 6 WEEKS OF AGE AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES UNTIL AGE 3, AT WHICH TIME PARENTS MUST REAPPLY FOR PRESCHOOL HEAD START SERVICES FOR THE UPCOMING PROGRAM YEAR IF THE CHILD'S BIRTHDAY FALLS ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 31ST. PREGNANT MOTHERS ARE ALSO ENROLLED FOR SERVICES WHEN ELIGIBLE. THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH GRANT THAT SERVES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 404,267 MEALS WERE SERVED TO HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN IN 2015. THE NUTRITION SERVICE AREA PROVIDES EACH CHILD WITH 1/2 TO 2/3 OF THEIR DAILY NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND CONTRIBUTES TO EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. A REGISTERED DIETICIAN IS AVAILABLE TO REVIEW MENUS TO ENSURE ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. THE NUTRITION COORDINATOR PRESENTS MENUS TO THE HEALTH/NUTRITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR INPUT AND APPROVAL. CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES ARE PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE FOR EACH AND EVERY MEAL. MEALS ARE NOT ONLY NUTRITIOUS, THEY ALSO REFLECT VARIETY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES RELATING TO NUTRITION ARE PROVIDED AS WELL AS THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN NUTRITION TRAININGS. PARENTS ARE ALSO REFERRED TO THE LOCAL WIC PROGRAM AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ON THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAMS AS WELL AS REFERRAL TO THE FOOD BANK OPERATED UNDER ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. ACTION PATHWAYS, INC.'S HEAD START DUALLY ENROLLED AND SERVED 292 NC PRE-K CHILDREN IN 2015. NC PRE-K IS A STATE-FUNDED, COMMUNITY BASED PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN, WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE SERVED WITH A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THIS FULL DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM AND PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE THEIR SCHOOL READINESS. THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN STANDARDS ARE BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY IN SCHOOL, CHILDREN NEED TO BE PREPARED IN ALL FIVE MAJOR DOMAINS OF DEVELOPMENT. SCHOOL READINESS GOALS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR EHS AND PRESCHOOL HEAD START CHILDREN. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS THAT INCLUDE GOALS SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF EACH FAMILY SUCH AS THE PURSUIT OF EDUCATION, PURCHASE OF A HOME, OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE, ETC. IN 2015 ALL ENROLLED FAMILIES HAD DEVELOPED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS. FAMILY ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE HEAD START CENTERS FOR ALL FAMILIES. ALSO IN 2015, ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. WAS AWARDED AN EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP GRANT TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 96 INFANTS/TODDLERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH 6 PRIVATE CHILD CARE CENTERS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) ASPIRE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND RISE OUT OF POVERTY. IN 2015, CSBG SERVED AND POSITIVELY IMPACTED A TOTAL OF 185 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CSBG ASPIRE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM SERVED 144 INDIVIUDALS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND 41 INDIVIDUALS IN SAMPSON COUNTY. THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHO ROSE ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL AND MAINTAINED INCOME ABOVE THE POVERTY LEVEL FOR 90 DAYS WHILE IN THE PROGRAM WAS 18. THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS THAT ACHIEVED EITHER ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS WAS 24. THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WAS 25 AND THE OF THOSE 6 RECEIVED JOBS WITH MEDICAL BENEFITS. THE AVERAGE WAGE RATE WAS $8.90, WHICH IS $1.65 ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO 1.4 MILLION INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT OUR SEVEN COUNTY SERVICE AREA WHICH INCLUDES BLADEN, CUMBERLAND, DUPLIN, HARNETT, HOKE, ROBESON AND SAMPSON COUNTIES. THE MISSION OF SECOND HARVEST IS TO FEED THE HUNGRY IN SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BY SOLICITING AND JUDICIOUSLY DISTRIBUTING HEALTHY FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS THROUGH A NETWORK OF NONPROFIT PARTNERS AND TO BE AN ADVOCATE THAT EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ON THE PROBLEMS OF DOMESTIC HUNGER. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK HAS OVER 253 MEMBER AGENCIES CONSISTING OF FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AS SOUP KITCHENS, PANTRIES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT HELPING AGENCIES. DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS OPERATED BY SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK INCLUDE THE MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM, THE BACKPACK PROGRAM, THE MOBILE FRESH MARKET PROGRAM, THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, AND THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. DURING 2015, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 9.8 MILLION POUNDS OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS SERVING 194,800 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 40,062 PACKAGES OF CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD PRODUCTS FOR 1,899 CHILDREN IN APPROXIMATELY 46 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA. MORE THAN 160,248 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS AT RISK OF HUNGER. BACKPACKS PROVIDE A 2-DAY MEAL PACKAGE WITH WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS, SHELF STABLE LOW FAT MILK, ENTREES, 100% FRUIT JUICES, AND HEALTHY SNACK CHOICES. THE MOBILE PANTRY HELD 82 DISTRIBUTIONS, SERVING MORE THAN 5,698 HOUSEHOLDS, OR ROUGHLY 14,902 INDIVIDUALS BY DISTRIBUTING OVER 228,980 POUNDS OF FOOD WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 1,162 VOLUNTEERS THAT DONATED OVER 4,137 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE. IN 2015, VOLUNTEERS DONATED 18,930 TOTAL HOURS BY ASSISTING WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK ACTIVITIES. THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK COLLECTED OVER 237,250 POUNDS OF FOOD FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. MAJOR COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE, STUDENTS AGAINST HUNGER, NEXTFEST 2015, AND THE HEART OF CAROLINAS FOOD DRIVE. IN ADDITION TO FOOD DRIVES, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK HOSTED EVENTS AIMED AT BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY AND RAISING FINANCIAL SUPPORT. MAJOR EVENTS HELD DURING 2015 INCLUDED THE 7TH ANNUAL DRIVING OUT HUNGER INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND 5TH ANNUAL STRIKE OUT HUNGER BOWL-A-THON.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LOW INCOME HOUSING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL ASSISTED LIVING FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS. THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL PASS THROUGH GRANT THAT PROVIDES ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO FAMILIES WHO ARE AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE POVERTY GUIDELINES. THE SERVICES PROVIDED REDUCED AIR INFILTRATION INTO HOMES IN ORDER TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION. IN 2015, THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM EXPANDED BY ADDING 7 ADDITIONAL COUNTIES. 206 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED IN BLADEN, BRUNSWICK, COLUMBUS, CUMBERLAND, HOKE, MONTGOMERY, MOORE, PENDER, ROBESON, SAMPSON, AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES. THE HEATING APPLIANCE REPAIR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REPAIRED OR REPLACED 165 HEATING AND/OR COOLING UNITS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES. THERE ARE 11 HOUSING UNITS IN ACTION PATHWAY INC.'S COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) PROGRAM. ALL CHDO PROPERTIES ARE MANAGED BY A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, WHO ENSURES ALL PROPERTIES ARE CONTINUOUSLY RENTED TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES OF FAYETTEVILLE (CCCS), PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING EDUCATION AND HOUSING COUNSELING, FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, CREDIT AND MONEY MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS AND OUTREACH, AS WELL AS FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF 5 BRANCH LOCATIONS SERVING EASTERN AND SOUTH EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. CCCS OF FAYETTEVILLE IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING (NFCC) AND IN MANY CASES EXCEEDS THE QUALITY STANDARDS REQUIRED OF A MEMBER. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS HIGH STANDARDS FOR COUNSELORS IN TERMS OF ACQUIRING CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLETING ONGOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION. EACH COUNSELOR MUST EARN THEIR HOUSING COUNSELING CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING COUNSELORS (TAHC), OR THROUGH THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING (NFCC). THOUGH THE QUALITY STANDARDS CALL FOR A COUNSELOR TO BE CREDIT CERTIFIED WITHIN ONE YEAR, THE CCCS OF FAYETTEVILLE PROGRAM AVERAGES 4 MONTHS TO GET A NEW COUNSELOR CERTIFIED. IN ADDITION, AS CERTIFICATION CLASSES BECOME AVAILABLE, THE PROGRAM SENDS COUNSELORS FOR THEIR REVERSE MORTGAGE (HECM) CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (NCHFA), AND LOSS MITIGATION TRAINING THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), NCHFA, AND NEIGHBOR WORKS. THE PROGRAM HAS DEMONSTRATED WITH EACH HUD GRANT (FUNDED OVER 28 YEARS), THAT IT HAS THE ABILITY TO DELIVER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GRANT GOALS, AS EVIDENCED BY EARLY DEPLETION OF GRANT FUNDS AND TIMELY REPORTING. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2015 CCCS OF FAYETTEVILLE RECEIVED 3 MORTGAGE DEFAULT COUNSELING CONTRACTS FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING AGENCY. THE FIRST CONTRACT WAS UNDER THE NATIONAL FORECLOSURE MITIGATION COUNSELING (NFMC) PROGRAM, FOR ROUNDS 9. THE SECOND CONTRACT WAS TO PROVIDE INTEREST FREE LOANS TO FAMILIES WHO WERE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOME DUE TO LOSS OF INCOME (NC HARDEST HIT FUNDING-MPP). THE THIRD CONTRACT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY WAS TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICE TO NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES IN FORECLOSURE. CCCS OF FAYETTEVILLE COMPLETED THE GRANT AND CONTRACT GOALS SUCCESSFULLY FOR THE YEAR OF 2015. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS A STRONG AND COMMITTED PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO GET HELP TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED IT MOST. THE PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED ITS WAY OF COUNSELING BY OFFERING NOT ONLY FACE TO FACE COUNSELING SESSIONS, BUT COUNSELING SESSIONS VIA INTERNET AND TELEPHONE. THE PROGRAM ALSO DELIVERS FINANCIAL LITERACY BY WAY OF ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING SESSIONS AND BY RENDERING WORKSHOPS AND PARTICIPATING IN OUTREACH PROGRAMS WITH THE PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE MOST NEEDED COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS HAS BEEN BECAUSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND EFFICIENCY OF THE STAFF, THE PROGRAM'S OPERATING PROCEDURES IN WHICH THE EXISTENCE OF OPERATING PROCEDURES CREATES UNIFORMITY, EMPLOYEE POLICIES, AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING. ALSO THE PROGRAM USES WEB BASED DEBT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ( FROM CPR) WHICH ALLOWS MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR PROGRESS AND MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS WHEN WARRANTED IN "REAL TIME". THE SOFTWARE ALSO ALLOWS THE PROGRAM TO MANAGE BRANCH ACTIVITY LEVELS BY WAY OF REPORTS, AND REVIEWING FILES. TRENDS AND NEEDS CAN BE EASILY DETECTED AND EVALUATED WITH THE USE OF INFORMATION RETRIEVED FROM THE SYSTEM. THIS HAS ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO PRODUCE HIGH PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCURATE REPORTING. THE RESULTS OF OUR EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM IN 2015 WERE AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL NUMBER OF EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS RENDERED 3,723 NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED FINANICAL COUNSELING ONLY 254 NUMBER OF CLIENTS PLACED ON DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 22 NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING 10 NUMBER OF SENIORS WHO RECEIVED REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING 285 NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING 92 NUMBER OF CASE REVIEWS CONDUCTED 885 NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED MORTGAGE DEFAULT/FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING 682 (85% OF THE CLIENTS ASSISTED HOMES WERE SAVED) NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS PROVIDED 88 NUMBER OF WORKSHOP ATTENDEES 800 VITA PROGRAM - NUMBER OF FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS FILED 1,029 NUMBER OF VITA VOLUNTEERS 19 NUMBER OF VITA VOLUNTEER HOURS 877 THE AGENCY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ACTION PATHWAYS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO HELPING THE ORGANIZATION PERFORM THE WORK THAT CARRIES OUR MISSION FORWARD. THE DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IS FOUR-FOLD; TO COMMUNICATE VITAL, TIMELY INFORMATION TO THE STAKEHOLDERS OF THE AGENCY; TO ENSURE MAXIMUM VISIBILITY FOR THE AGENCY; TO ENCOURAGE GENEROSITY IN GIVING TO THE AGENCY; AND TO DEMONSTRATE APPRECIATION TO THOSE WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND VISION. DURING 2015, THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM SUCCESSFULLY INCREASED OUR MEDIA AND ONLINE EXPOSURE, MORE THAN DOUBLING THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S EXPOSURE. DURING 2015, A TOTAL OF 115 PRESS RELEASES AND MEDIA ALERTS WERE DISTRIBUTED, NEARLY 300 REQUESTS FOR COLLATERAL MATERIAL WAS DESIGNED AND ORDERED FOR ALL PROGRAMS, AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK CONTINUED ITS GROWTH TREND BY 30%. THE AGENCY EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BY 46%; INCREASED UNIQUE WEBSITE TRAFFIC BY OVER 60% WITH MORE THAN 340,000 UNIQUE PAGE VIEWS. OUR DEVELOPMENT SIDE ALSO BENCHMARKED A RECORD YEAR WITH AN UNPRECEDENTED 83% GRANT AWARD RATIO. WE CONTINUED TO INCREASE OUR GRANT WRITING EFFORTS, NETTING SEVERAL NEW FOUNDATION GRANTS AND CONTINUALLY SEEKING OUT NEW FUNDING STREAMS. UNRESTRICTED INDIVIDUAL GIVING RESULTED IN SOME 2,431 GIFTS WITH AN AVERAGE GIFT OF $135.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION HAS A POLICY COUNCIL FOR ITS HEAD START PROGRAM, WHICH IS MOSTLY COMPRISED OF PARENTS FROM THE HEAD START CENTERS THAT THE PROGRAM BENEFITS. THE POLICY COUNCIL HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANZIATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE ORGANIZATION HAS A POLICY COUNCIL FOR ITS HEAD START PROGRAM, WHICH IS MOSTLY COMPRISED OF PARENTS FROM THE HEAD START CENTERS THAT THE PROGRAM BENEFITS. THE POLICY COUNCIL APPROVES THE ITEMS SUCH AS POLICY CHANGES, BUDGET, ETC. AS RELATED TO THE HEAD START PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS NOT REQUIRED TO ACT ACCORDING TO THE DECISIONS OF THE POLICY COUNCIL, BUT A MATTER OF DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNING BODY AND THE POLICY COUNCIL MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH FUNDS THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS PRESENTED AT A QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE OFFICER. A COPY OF THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE. ACCOUNTING STAFF HAVE TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR AND MUST REPORT CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE DURING THE YEAR, A BOARD MEMBER WOULD RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND AN EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT OR REFRAIN FROM WORKING ON THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR DOES A SALARY AND WAGE STUDY EVERY 3 YEARS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND ANY KEY EMPLOYEE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE STUDY AND THE RESULTING COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THE DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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