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New Horizons in Autism Inc

EIN 22-2304075 · Freehold, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW HORIZONS IN AUTISM, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEW JERSEY BY DELIVERING COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES; PROVIDING ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ABOUT AUTISM ALONG WITH CONTRIBUTING TO THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF AUTISM.

Income
$23.5 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
506
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$180,577, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% 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 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    8 of 8 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $11.9 million spent. NEW HORIZONS IN AUTISM, INC. CURRENTLY MAINTAINS 16 GROUP HOME FACILITIES THAT SERVE APPROXIMATELY 59 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE GLOBAL GOAL OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A SETTING WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR HOUSEMATES AND WORK TOGETHER TO LEARN TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT. THE HOME ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AND OPPORTUNTIES TO FOSTER HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOTH STAFF AND PEERS. EACH HOME IS DEVELOPED TO ENSURE AN ENRICHING ENVRIONMENT THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO RESIDES THERE. WE HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN PEOPLE WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES LIVE TOGETHER, THEY COMPLIMENT AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER.
  2. $6.2 million spent. DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 21 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS THAT CAN BE UTILZIED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. DAY HABILITATION IS BROKEN INTO 4 SEPARATE PROGRAMS THAT CURRENTLY SERVE APPROXIMATELY 111 INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM OR RELATED DISORDERS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE COMPRISED OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE NEW HORIZONS GROUP HOMES, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS ARRIVING FROM THEIR FAMILY'S HOMES. A SET OF GOALS ARE CREATED FOR EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND STRENGTHS, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 January 1982.

    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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