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Newground Inc

EIN 11-3108137 · Levittown, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To help Veterans and families break the cycle of homelessness with long-term assistance in areas of financial literacy, employment, educational success for children and adults, and more; thus addressing the root causes of poverty.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
10
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$153,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $427,183 spent. The JumpStart Program (JSP) provides New Grounds intensive Social Work and education services to actively homeless families on Long Island. JSP families meet regularly with their Social Worker to make progress on self-defined goals for future self- sufficiency and independence. Goals focus on education advancement for parents and children, employment, financial literacy skills, career development, health, parenting, life skills, and more. JSP families are homeless and working toward permanent, stable housing. Families are referred by local homeless shelters, school districts, community based agencies, and the Department of Social Services and others.
  2. $311,487 spent. The Veterans Program offers intensive Social Work and education services to over 500 homeless Veteran households in Nassau and Suffolk Counties participating in the Northport VA Supportive Housing Program and others on the wait list, as well as Veterans in local shelters. Veteran households meet regularly with a Social Worker to receive comprehensive social work assistance in service areas of Financial Literacy, Career Development, Education Assistance, Education Advocacy, Reading All-Stars, Tutoring and the Adult Workshop Programs. All Veterans create individualized goals to secure stability and future independence.
  3. $254,627 spent. The Long Term Housing Program (LTHP) assists homeless families to improve various life skills and education levels to increase overall household incomes and then secure independent, self-sufficient futures. Social Workers provide intensive social work services, assisting with creating goals to increase household incomes, improve credit and increase education levels all toward affording a future home. LTHP families reside in subsidized housing units owned and operated by NGIP Inc. Social Workers provide support in areas of self-esteem, problem solving, conflict resolution, parenting, anger management, coping skills, crisis management, career development, employment assistance, financial literacy and more.
  4. $38,754 spent. Other Program Services

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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