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New Day Foundation for Families

EIN 26-0609040 · Rochester, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW DAY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO MICHIGAN CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$65,021, co-founder/p

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. NEW DAY IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN MICHIGAN PROVIDING BOTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES NAVIGATING ANY TYPE OF CANCER, ANYWHERE IN THE STATE. NEW DAY WORKS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS, FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN 120 HOSPITALS AND CANCER CENTERS ACROSS MICHIGAN TO REACH FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE RISING MEDICAL EXPENSES AND A LOSS OF INCOME THAT A CANCER DIAGNOSIS CAN BRING. FINANCIAL TOXICITY IS A HARMFUL SIDE EFFECT THAT CREATES SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO TREATMENT AND HEALING. THROUGH FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, NEW DAY KEEPS CANCER FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES AND ALLOWS THEM TO FOCUS ON HEALING AND WELLNESS INSTEAD OF WORRYING ABOUT COVERING EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES. EACH YEAR, NEW DAY ENSURES THAT HUNDREDS OF MICHIGAN FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST INCOME DUE TO A CANCER DIAGNOSIS CAN AFFORD TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HOUSING, UTILITIES, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2024, NEARLY 80% OF NDFF FAMILIES MAINTAINED MEDICAL COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF NEW DAY'S SUPPORT. NEW DAY IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT IN MICHIGAN PROVIDING BOTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES NAVIGATING ANY TYPE OF CANCER, ANYWHERE IN THE STATE. NEW DAY WORKS WITH SOCIAL WORKERS, FINANCIAL NAVIGATORS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN 120 HOSPITALS AND CANCER CENTERS ACROSS MICHIGAN TO REACH FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE RISING MEDICAL EXPENSES AND A LOSS OF INCOME THAT A CANCER DIAGNOSIS CAN BRING. FINANCIAL TOXICITY IS A HARMFUL SIDE EFFECT THAT CREATES SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO TREATMENT AND HEALING. THROUGH FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, NEW DAY KEEPS CANCER FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES AND ALLOWS THEM TO FOCUS ON HEALING AND WELLNESS INSTEAD OF WORRYING ABOUT COVERING EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES. EACH YEAR, NEW DAY ENSURES THAT HUNDREDS OF MICHIGAN FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST INCOME DUE TO A CANCER DIAGNOSIS CAN AFFORD TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HOUSING, UTILITIES, FOOD AND TRANSPORTATION, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2024, NEARLY 80% OF NDFF FAMILIES MAINTAINED MEDICAL COMPLIANCE AS A RESULT OF NEW DAY'S SUPPORT.

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 September 2009.

    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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