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New Life of New York City Inc

EIN 23-7344354 · New York City, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP NEW YORK CITY TEENAGERS ACHIEVE MORE THAN THEY EVER THOUGHT THEY COULD BY DEVELOPING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL.

Income
$484,125
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
14
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$180,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 174% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $60,000 spent. THE PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, MENTORING SESSIONS, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE TOURS AND CAREER DAY EVENTS FEATURING PROFESSIONALS FROM DIVERSE FIELDS, HELPING THEM BUILD ACADEMIC SKILLS AND EXPLORE POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $30,000 spent. THE NEW LIFE ATHLETICS PROGRAM PROMOTES ATHLETIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH THROUGH BASKETBALL AND OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS BASKETBALL TRAINING, TENNIS, AND SAILING TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS, TEAMWORK, AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NYC PARKS AND THE CHOSEN BASKETBALL PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EXPERT COACHING, MENTORSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SPORTS EVENTS.
  3. $56,000 spent. CAMP NEW LIFE AT LAKE CHAMPION IS A YOUTH RETREAT THAT FOSTERS PERSONAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND SPIRITUAL REFLECTION IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. THE CAMP OFFERS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HIKING, BOATING, ROPES COURSES, AND TEAM CHALLENGES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND SHARED EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANTS BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS.
  4. $799,304 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS STUDIO, AND VARIOUS OTHER PRORAMS THAT HELP NEW YORK CITY TEENAGERS ACHIEVE MORE THAN THEY EVER THOUGHT THEY COULD BY DEVELOPING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 December 1973.

    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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