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New Connections

EIN 11-3703613 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Reentry services and shelter

Income
$62,668
Spending
$58,910
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Highest pay
$29,808, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $50,000 spent. NOTE: Our grants and donations are for general operations (except DOC program funding). Shelter and wrap around services for two families and 11 women. Leadership development for two residents. One-on-one resource coaching within the greater community for 150 individuals and policy feedback to the Department of Corrections advisory council.
  2. $3,910 spent. Outreach to people experiencing homelessness who are formerly incarcerated and/or at risk of incarceration. Provided basic needs, advocacy & referrals particularly in extreme weather & at holidays (99 Stockings Project - over 600 bags provided). Weekly community collaborations to mitigate consequences of poverty/homelessness (1200 individuals total). Provided support at the Common Good Supply Closet for outreach workers. SNUG program: In collaboration with Home Start, provided home starter kits for guests from New Connections and other shelters throughout Pierce County as they move to independent living (25 starter kits) Organize volunteers/donors to provide linens and furnishings to local shelters (50 people benefited)
  3. $5,000 spent. Gardens for Growth Program: Launched Gardens for Growth, an environmental justice program reclaiming green space around the shelter homes to create wildlife and native plant habitats. We also provide volunteer opportunities to work in the garden for program residents, board and community members. We also supplied educational material on plants, wildlife and pollinator species, promoting our program through outreach presentations and an open house event, inviting the community to tour our programs and participate interactively. (We estimate over 50 people reached).

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 April 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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