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Paths to Understanding

A tax-exempt camps nonprofit with a mailing address in Anacortes, Washington, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1968.

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IRS facts

Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20Z)

Mailing city (IRS): Anacortes, Washington 98221

EIN: 91-6085591

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1968, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $333,906 (tax year ending 2024-12)

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How it compares

1 of 2 camp nonprofits in Anacortes when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $333,906 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of the 30 camp nonprofits in Washington that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $288,138.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $333,906 compared with camp nonprofits in Washington: the middle 80% earn between $66,059 and $5,164,385, the median is $288,138. 10th pct$66.1Kmedian$288K90th pct$5.2M This group $334K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Washington groups of this type (Camps, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Anacortes and its county

Skagit County, Washington: the Census Bureau estimates about 27,064 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 111 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 4.1 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Anacortes

7 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

licensed child care center

ANACORTES BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - WHITNEY CAMPUS

Anacortes, WA

State record

licensed child care center

ANACORTES CLUB DISCOVERY & EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY

Anacortes, WA

State record

licensed child care center

FIDALGO NATURE SCHOOL

Anacortes, WA

State record

licensed child care center

FIDDLEHEAD MONTESSORI

Anacortes, WA

State record

licensed child care center

SAMISH EARLY HEAD START

Anacortes, WA

State record

licensed child care center

SAMISH LONGHOUSE PRESCHOOL

Anacortes, WA

State record

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Questions about Paths to Understanding

What is Paths to Understanding's EIN?

Paths to Understanding's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6085591. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Paths to Understanding a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Paths to Understanding in Anacortes, Washington as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1968. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Paths to Understanding tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Paths to Understanding as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Paths to Understanding do?

The IRS classifies Paths to Understanding as: Camps. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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All youth and community nonprofits in Anacortes

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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