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New Story Leadership Inc

EIN 27-1076407 · Chevy Chase, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Bring outstanding Israeli and Palestinian young adults to Washington DC area to live and work together and develop leadership skills to be able to work towards a shared future together.

Income
$280,032
Spending
$230,923
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$97,167, executive director

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 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $144,972 spent. In 2025 New Story Leadership NSL continued to adapt its programming in response to ongoing regional instability maintaining its focus on supporting alumni leadership advancing policy-relevant dialogue and strengthening organizational infrastructure for long-term impact. Building on the alumni-led initiative launched in 2024 NSL continued to support a core group of Israeli and Palestinian alumni working collaboratively on a shared framework for post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding. This initiative formerly referred to as the Phoenix Framework and further developed in 2025 outlines practical experience-informed approaches to key challenges including governance reconstruction trauma-informed healing and preparing societies for a sustainable peace. Throughout 2025 NSL facilitated opportunities for alumni to engage policymakers practitioners and civil society leaders in the United States and internationally. Alumni participated in briefings and meetings with congressional offices policy institutions and international stakeholders contributing perspectives grounded in lived experience and cross-conflict collaboration. These engagements aimed to inform policy conversations and elevate locally driven approaches to peacebuilding. In addition to external engagement NSL prioritized internal organizational development. The organization undertook efforts to strengthen its operational systems including building more robust donor and stakeholder tracking processes and refining program strategy for future implementation of its flagship Washington Leadership Program. NSL also explored strategic partnerships and program models to support future cohorts when conditions allow. NSL further advanced targeted program development in 2025 including planning for a womens leadership delegation to Ireland and Northern Ireland. This initiative is designed to draw lessons from the Northern Ireland peace process with a particular focus on the role of women in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction and to integrate these insights into NSLs broader leadership and peacebuilding framework. While challenges related to travel security and regional conditions continued to impact program delivery NSL remained committed to its mission of developing a new generation of Israeli and Palestinian leaders equipped with the skills relationships and vision necessary to advance a more peaceful and shared future.

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 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 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 August 2010.

    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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