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Discovery Pathways

Our mission is to uplift the well-being of the community through experiential nature-based programs. By providing hands-on environmental education to urban youth and adults, we empower leaders and …

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About Discovery Pathways

Environmental Education - In 2022, we helped teach over 3,500 people about boating, fishing, and environmental education. Outreach is performed in up to 7 languages to reach underserved communities. We teach safety, park history, and ways to recreate in nature. Free fishing rods, supplies, PFD's, binoculars, and gear are provided for all events. All our qualitative and quantitative measures demonstrated that families perceived mental and physical improvements from our programs. These improvements were greatest with youth who completed our intensive spring and summer programs. Youth Empowerment - 25 high school aged youth, all who qualify for free and reduced price meals, attended trips, classes, and training programs. These youth were empowered as leaders and helped to teach others in their …

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Our mission is to uplift the well-being of the community through experiential nature-based programs. By providing hands-on environmental education to urban youth and adults, we empower leaders and cultivate a connection to the natural world and local watershed. We work tirelessly to ensure underserved communities can pursue meaningful outdoor experiences and improve their health.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.3% of total expenses ($46,329 of $349,599).

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($305,077)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Discovery Pathways is a registered environment nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 850979344. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $471K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Discovery Pathways has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Discovery Pathways is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Discovery Pathways has $471K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Discovery Pathways is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $471K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Discovery Pathways. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Discovery Pathways has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Environmental Education - In 2022, we helped teach over 3,500 people about boating, fishing, and environmental education. Outreach is performed in up to 7 languages to reach underserved communities. We teach safety, park history, and ways to recreate in nature. Free fishing rods, supplies, PFD's, binoculars, and gear are provided for all events. All our qualitative and quantitative measures demonstrated that families perceived mental and physical improvements from our programs. These improvements were greatest with youth who completed our intensive spring and summer programs. Youth Empowerment - 25 high school aged youth, all who qualify for free and reduced price meals, attended trips, classes, and training programs. These youth were... Discovery Pathways is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Discovery Pathways's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $471K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Discovery Pathways are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Discovery Pathways is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850979344, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AD
Adam Forbes
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Adam F•••••
Executive Director and Environmental Education Director
AL
Alden T•••••
Vice President
JO
Jo-ann H•••••
Board Member
KL
Kline S••••••
Secretary
NA
Naw D••
Board and Community Outreach
WI
Will C•••• - D••••
Accountant
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

YouTube Music tips and features reshape music discovery in 2026 - MSN
Apr 2026
www.msn.com
Philly students share out-of-this-world connection with Artemis II - 6abc Philadelphia
Apr 2026
6abc.com
South Philly youth dragon boat team to compete in world championships in Taiwan - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Apr 2026
www.fox29.com
South Philly dragon boat team dreams of reaching world championship - 6abc Philadelphia
Apr 2026
6abc.com
Help Hard-Paddling Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan - The Philadelphia Citizen
Apr 2026
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
Philly Water Recreation Advocates Push to Create More Access Points for Recreational Activities - PHILADELPHIA.Today
Apr 2026
philadelphia.today
Zebrafish as a multimodal platforms for anti-inflammatory phytomedicine discovery and translation - Frontiers
Feb 2026
www.frontiersin.org
ASX 200 Health Sector Update on Clinical Momentum and Discovery Pathways - Kalkine Media
Jan 2026
kalkinemedia.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Duketon Mining Uncovers High-Grade Gold Anomalies at Barlee - Discovery Alert
Oct 2025
discoveryalert.com.au
‘Everything was floating’: Flooding of FDR Park’s boathouse destroys nonprofit’s equipment - WHYY
Sep 2025
whyy.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Discovery Pathways This page 90 $471,426 87%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Discovery Pathways

What is Discovery Pathways?
Discovery Pathways is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Environmental Education - In 2022, we helped teach over 3,500 people about boating, fishing, and environmental education. Outreach is performed in up to 7 languages to reach underserved communities. We teach safety, park history, and ways to recreate in nature. Free fishing rods, supplies, PFD's, binoculars, and gear are provided for all events. All our qualitative and quantitative measures demonstrated that families perceived mental and physical improvements from our programs. These improvements were greatest with youth who completed our intensive spring and summer programs. Youth Empowerment - 25 high school aged youth, all who qualify for free and reduced price meals, attended trips, classes, and training programs. These youth were empowered as leaders and helped to teach others in their community about outdoor recreation, hands-on science, and more. Free food was provided at all events. Supplies and equipment were raffled off and families were supported to create their own community programs. Our partnership with PA State Parks was deepened as students learned water testing and interactive science on trips in the city and beyond. Students earned spots on trips by volunteering in FDR Park and the community. Youth led park clean ups, cooking classes, community art, and more. All youth stated they felt empowered and supported in our programs. This was also demonstrated through their successful leadership in outreach and park events. Community Health - Discovery Pathways organized 3 large community health fairs. Over 578 people attended these events. Events included healthy food, dance, cooking, mental health resources, and more. We also helped organize large food donation events and connected families to free food at local pantries and kitchens. All our programs are culturally relevant and we work to translate outreach and materials. Over 37 families in need were directly connected to local healthy food resources. We continue to organize volunteers and donations f
When was Discovery Pathways founded?
Discovery Pathways was founded in 2019.
Who leads Discovery Pathways?
Adam Forbes serves as Executive Director.
Where is Discovery Pathways located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is Discovery Pathways's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Discovery Pathways trustworthy?
Discovery Pathways has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Discovery Pathways's registration number?
IRS EIN: 850979344.
What is Discovery Pathways's website?
https://www.discoverypathways.org/