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Finding the Way Publications

Help incarcerated individuals

Religion Reseda, CA EIN 753046825 · IRS Reg 75-3046825 · IRS Sign up to see website
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88
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
88/100 · methodology

About Finding the Way Publications

in 2024 conducted 1703 services with 14618 partipant in la county jai we also corresponded with 4222 inmate with FTW in jail programs by mail in 64 JAILS AND PRISSONS in 65 facilities in CALIFORNIA and others facilities arround USA

Founded
Headquarters
Reseda, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Help incarcerated individuals

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 99%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 88
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.3% of total expenses ($11,626 of $38,382).

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($33,110)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Finding the Way Publications is a registered religion nonprofit based in Reseda, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 753046825. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $76K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Finding the Way Publications has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100. 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 88 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.

Finding the Way Publications is located in Reseda, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Finding the Way Publications has $76K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Finding the Way Publications is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $76K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Finding the Way Publications. 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.

Finding the Way Publications has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. 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.

in 2024 conducted 1703 services with 14618 partipant in la county jai we also corresponded with 4222 inmate with FTW in jail programs by mail in 64 JAILS AND PRISSONS in 65 facilities in CALIFORNIA and others facilities arround USA Finding the Way Publications is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Finding the Way Publications's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of $76K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Finding the Way Publications are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Finding the Way Publications is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 753046825, 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
$10K-$100K
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GO
Gonzalo De Vivero
CEO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Alfredo A••••
FACILITATOR & FUNDRAISER
AL
Aliyah D• V•••••
DESING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Edgar J••••••
FACILITATOR
FA
Faith J••••••
FACILITATOR
FE
Fermin G••••
FACILITATOR
GA
Gabriel D• V•••••
DESING AND DEVELOPMENT
GO
Gonzalo D• V•••••
CEO DIRECTOR
LA
Laurie S B•••••
OFFICE SUPPORT
MA
Martin B••••
FACILITATOR
MO
Morgan C•••
DESING AND DEVELOPMENT
NA
Natalia G•••••
DESING AND DEVELOPMENT
NA
Natalia L•••••••
DESING AND DEVELOPMENT
PA
Parrie W••••
FACILITATOR
RO
Rosa B••••
OFFICE SUPPORT
SA
Sarha G••••
OFFICE SUPPORT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Finding the Way Publications This page 88 $76,489 86%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Roanoke Gospel Outreach Center Inc 90 $76,737 100%
Main Street Prayer Center Inc 90 $77,926 95%

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 - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Finding the Way Publications

What is Finding the Way Publications?
Finding the Way Publications is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Reseda, United States. in 2024 conducted 1703 services with 14618 partipant in la county jai we also corresponded with 4222 inmate with FTW in jail programs by mail in 64 JAILS AND PRISSONS in 65 facilities in CALIFORNIA and others facilities arround USA
When was Finding the Way Publications founded?
Finding the Way Publications was founded in 1997.
Who leads Finding the Way Publications?
Gonzalo De Vivero serves as CEO.
Where is Finding the Way Publications located?
Headquartered in Reseda, United States.
What is Finding the Way Publications's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Finding the Way Publications trustworthy?
Finding the Way Publications has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88 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 Finding the Way Publications's registration number?
IRS EIN: 753046825. Registration: 75-3046825 (United States).
What is Finding the Way Publications's website?
http://findingtheway.org