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New Family Traditions

EIN 26-2465531 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To reconnect women with themselves, their families, and their communities by breaking the cycle of addiction through providing gender-specific behavioral health treatment

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$952,651
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 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 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 (4)
  1. $661,901 spent. New Traditions offers gender-specific outpatient substance use treatment services to low-income/medicaid eligible women and their families. We offer assessment, individual sessions, group sessions, parenting classes, and comprehensive case management services. Group meets at variable times throughout the week. We work with clients to connect them with services throughout the region in order to create a stable support system that promotes long-term stability and recovery for the family. We are multicultural agency with staff and clients from diverse cultural, racial, and social backgrounds. 80% of staff and 60% of clients identify as Women of Color, respectively. We are committed to create a safe environment for women from all walks of life to work on healing process of intergenerational trauma. In 2024, New Traditions continued to provide in-person services as well as telemedicine to meet clients' needs. Additionally. New Traditions begun providing crisis services to the community by allocating assessment slots for the Next Day Appointment for those who prefer to have a scheduled appointment for assessment.
  2. $103,196 spent. New Traditions provides free on-site childcare for parents who receive services in order to remove a barrier to access treatment for parenting women.
  3. $19,743 spent. New Traditions serves as Urinalysis specimen collection site for DCYF involved clients
  4. $14,792 spent. New Traditions acquired grant funding to strengthen long-term sustainability of the program in 2024.These funds have supported essential facility improvements that enhance the safety, accessibility, and overall quality of our service environment. In addition, the grant has enabled us to invest in staff wellness and professional development, ensuring that our team remains supported, well-trained, and equipped to provide high-quality services to the community. Together, these improvements reinforce our program's capacity to operate effectively, grow responsibly, and continue meeting the needs of the individuals and families we serve.

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 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 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 November 2008.

    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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