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New Life Community Development Corporation

EIN 11-3204890 · Elmhurst, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A DEMONSTRATION OF GOD'S LOVE, WE PARTNER WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH THAT CONFRONT CYCLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY.

Income
$715,107
Spending
$519,337
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$32,639, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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. $200,287 spent. FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY - THE NEW LIFE FOOD & CLOTHING PANTRY OPERATES WEEKLY, PROVIDING MEALS AND CLOTHING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND DELIVERING GROCERIES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN ELMHURST AND CORONA. IN 2024, THE PANTRY SERVED MORE THAN 30 FAMILIES WEEKLY THROUGH GROCERY DELIVERIES AND MORE THAN 400 NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE MEALS MINISTRY.
  2. $95,141 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - NEW LIFE CDC PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES AND STUDENTS IN THE SHELTER SYSTEM, AND FAMILIES EXITING POVERTY. IN 2024, OUR PROGRAMS ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF NEIGHBORS AT OVER 30 OUTREACH EVENTS, FROM WORKSHOPS TO PARTIES TO RESOURCE FAIRS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, PARKS, SHELTERS, AND BUSINESSES.
  3. $55,208 spent. HEALTH CENTER - THE NEW LIFE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER SEEKS TO SEE LIVES TRANSFORMED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ONGOING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE ORIENTED TO THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS AND THE UNDER-INSURED OF WEST/CENTRAL QUEENS IN NEW YORK CITY. IN 2024, THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDED SHOWERS AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MORE THAN 400 NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $82,587 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - BOOSTERS AFTER SCHOOL, SUCCESS GROUPS, YOUNG GOVERNORS, HOPE HOUSE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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