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New City Neighbors

EIN 20-8058756 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW CITY NEIGHBORS IS A FAITH BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN THE CRESTON NEIGHBORHOOD OF GRAND RAPIDS THAT EMPOWERS 1ST -12TH GRADE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH HOLISTIC PROGRAMS AND LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FARM AND CAFE. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS EMPLOY AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR FARM AND CAFE ADDITIONALLY MEET FOOD ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS.

Income
$808,550
Spending
$674,937
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
41
Volunteers
840
Highest pay
$63,000, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $276,653 spent. NEW CITY URBAN FARM IS A THREE SITE FOUR ACRE VEGETABLE FARM THAT CREATES JOBS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IT ALSO FEEDS 250 FAMILIES BY SELLING PRODUCE AT OUR FARM STAND, IN OUR COMMUNITY SUSTAINED AGRICULTURE FARM, AND THROUGH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
  2. $166,707 spent. NEW CITY CAFE IS RUN BY STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER AND THEY SELL SOUPS, SALADS, WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS, AND BAKED GOODS TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. HIGH SCHOOL STAFF MAKE THE SOUPS, SALADS, AND PIZZAS USING PRODUCE GROWN ON OUR URBAN FARM. WE OPERATE THE CAFE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS, MAY - NOVEMBER. YOUTH ARE EMPOWERED TO LEAD THIS POP-UP RESTAURANT, GAINING JOB SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.
  3. $56,096 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WE HOST A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT HELP TO CONNECT AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE GARDENING AND COOKING CLASSES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING EVENTS LIKE AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL OR FALL FESTIVAL.

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 2024.

    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 2007.

    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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