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New Concepts for Living Inc

EIN 22-2447934 · Paramus, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 61 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NEW CONCEPTS IS A COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHMENT FOR DETAIL)

Income
$42.9 million
Spending
$37.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
625
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$506,332, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 61 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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, 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 (2)
  1. $22.9 million spent. Housing - New Concepts for Living (NCFL) offers Community and Medically Supportive Residences (Group Homes) and provides individuals with a safe and nurturing environment. Our Community Residences, located throughout northern New Jersey, are designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These residences provide a family environment and enable each individual to reach their full potential. Our modern, well-maintained homes are ideal for adults who need assistance with everyday tasks and require 24-hour supervision. Support with activities of daily living is tailored to the individual's needs. Housemates with similar needs and challenges enjoy living among their peers in a nurturing, warm environment. Each resident has their own private bedroom to personalize and enjoy. All homes provide ample communal areas where residents and staff enjoy activities and meals together. Family members and guardians are encouraged to visit their loved ones and become part of the NCFL family. NCFL currently has 22 homes throughout the county and will be opening four additional community residences in 2026.
  2. $9.5 million spent. Adult Achievement Centers - Include a Day Program in Paramus and Rochelle Park. In the Late 1990s, New Concepts for Living (NCFL) opened its first Achievement Center with the goal of providing day program services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Today, our locations in Paramus and Rochelle Park provide an unmatched activities calendar, unsurpassed, well-rounded skills training areas, including mock bedroom, full-service laundry, kitchen and computer lab. Our Paramus facility even has a supermarket. Our 81,500 Sq Ft facility in Paramus also offers Occupational, Physical and Speech therapies and on-site behavioral and nursing services are provided. Day Program participants of all abilities have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities such as volleyball, basketball, bowling, exercise classes, yoga and meditation, dance classes, math and reading skills, and more. Other activities, including karaoke, arts & crafts, board and video games, and team-building exercises are also included to help stimulate the mind, increase social and motor skills, and develop imagination. In addition to these activities, our day program incorporates a variety of field trips for our participants. In the past, we've taken trips to the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Spirit of NJ Cruise, Point Pleasant Boardwalk, NY Mets games, and more.

Source: Form 990 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 May 1984.

    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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