New Name Counseling and Teaching Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO GLORIFY GOD AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING PEOPLE IN FINDING FREEDOM FROM THEIR PAST, PEACE IN THEIR PRESENT, AND HOPE FOR THEIR FUTURE.
- Income
- $305,089
- Spending
- $312,560
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $132,800, president/executive direct
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $227,487 spent. DISCIPLESHIP COUNSELING:AT NEW NAME MINISTRIES, OUR PHILOSOPHY AND PROCESS MAKE US UNIQUE COMPARED TO MOST OTHER FORMS OF COUNSELING. WE USE FAITH-BASED PRINCIPLES, SPIRITUAL TRUTHS, AND A SURRENDERED ATTITUDE THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE DIVINE PRESENCE AND LEADERSHIP OF GOD IN EVERY SESSION. WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU TO ENCOUNTER GOD AND EXPERIENCE FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST, PEACE IN YOUR PRESENT, AND HOPE FOR YOUR FUTURE.WHILE EVERY PERSON IS DIFFERENT, OUR COUNSELING PROCESS TYPICALLY TAKES ANYWHERE FROM FOUR TO SIX MONTHS OF WEEKLY SESSIONS. EACH STEP OF OUR PROCESS PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK NEEDED FOR HEALING AND GROWTH. WE CREATE A SAFE, NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU TO BE REAL AND EXPLORE THE DEPTHS OF YOUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT BRINGS TRANSFORMATION AND HOPE. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE FACING IN YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, WHETHER IT BE DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, OR FEELING STUCK IN LIFE, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
- COACHING LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP:EXECUTIVE COACHING IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS OR WHO ASPIRE TO LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. VARIOUS ASSESSMENT PRODUCTS ARE GENERALLY USED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE COACHING ENGAGEMENT TO HELP GAIN SELF-AWARENESS AND IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, STRUGGLES, AND COMPETENCIES. ANY LEADER WHO WANTS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND INFLUENCE SKILLS MAY BENEFIT FROM EXECUTIVE COACHING.CAREER COACHING WORKS WELL FOR THOSE IN CAREER TRANSITION AND LOOKING TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR VOCATIONAL LIFE. VARIOUS PERSONALITY AND STRENGTHS-BASED ASSESSMENTS MAY BE USED TO HELP UNDERSTAND YOUR UNIQUE, PERSONAL WIRING AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES MOST ALIGNED WITH YOUR VALUES AND INTERESTS. CAREER COACHING ALSO PROVIDES RELATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE UNCERTAINTY THAT COMES WITH TIMES OF TRANSITION.LIFE COACHING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO WORK WITH A COACH TO UNDERSTAND THEIR LIFE PURPOSE AND GAIN GREATER CLARITY ON WHAT THEY WANT IN LIFE. BELIEFS, VALUES, AND IDENTITY ARE EXPLORED AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIORITIES AND BOUNDARIES. ONCE PRIORITIES ARE ESTABLISHED, BOUNDARIES BECOME EASIER TO IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN, RESULTING IN GREATER DISCERNMENT OVER WHAT IS AND WHAT IS NOT A GOOD FIT FOR YOU. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FULL SELF, HOW YOU THINK AND FEEL AS WELL AS HOW YOUR BODY, SOUL, AND SPIRIT ALIGN, BRINGS GREATER AWARENESS OF WHO YOU ARE, YOUR GIFTEDNESS, YOUR CALLING. THE COACHING PROCESS CAN BE USEFUL IN HELPING YOU SUSTAIN A LIFE OF BALANCE AND VITALITY.OUR COACHING ENGAGEMENT GENERALLY LASTS FROM 3-6 MONTHS (6-12 SESSIONS), MEETING TWICE PER MONTH.
- ESSENTIALS TRAINING:NEW NAME ESSENTIALS TRAINING IS AN IN-DEPTH CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE CALLED TO HELP AND SERVE OTHERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH LIFE'S ISSUES. IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A MORE EFFECTIVE COUNSELOR, MENTOR, LEADER, OR FRIEND, THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR YOU. THROUGH WHAT YOU LEARN AND EXPERIENCE, YOU WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO BEGIN JOURNEYING WITH OTHERS OR ENHANCE YOUR CURRENT MINISTRY.NEW NAME ESSENTIALS TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO NOT ONLY EQUIP YOU TO HELP OTHERS, BUT ALSO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, YOURSELF, AND OTHERS. YOU WILL BE CHALLENGED TO TAKE A DEEPER LOOK INTO YOURSELF THROUGH THE CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS.CLASSES ARE HELD ONE EVENING A WEEK FOR 20 WEEKS BEGINNING IN JANUARY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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