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New Earth Organization

EIN 33-0705045 · Culver City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH AGED 13 TO 25. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MENTOR-BASED ARTS, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THESE YOUTH IN REIMAGINING THEIR LIVES, MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES, AND DISCOVERING THEIR POTENTIAL AS FUTURE LEADERS.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
27
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$269,039, executive vice president

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. NEC- NEW EARTH AND OUR CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL PARTNER DA VINCI RISE PROVIDE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. DA VINCI RISE HIGH SEEKS TO CREATE A HIGHLY RESPONSIVE, HOLISTIC, AND INTEGRATED EDUCATIONAL MODEL THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUTH NAVIGATING FOSTER CARE, HOUSING INSTABILITY, PROBATION, AND/OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT HAVE CAUSED DISRUPTIONS IN THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEYS. THROUGH THE FACILITATION OF A FLEX-SCHEDULING, CREDIT RECOVERY MODEL, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE VOICE AND CHOICE NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS WHILE HONORING THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES THEY HAVE IN THEIR LIVES. BY ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED LEARNING EXPERIENCE WE HELP OUR YOUNG PEOPLE OVERCOME INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLES AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS.
  2. $766,211 spent. THE WORK WE DO WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD BE INCOMPLETE WITHOUT MUCH-NEEDED FULL WRAP-AROUND AND COORDINATED CARE THAT RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS LED BY A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW) ADDRESSES THE BARRIERS EACH YOUNG PERSON IS EXPERIENCING AND PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE GET ON THEIR FEET, STAND TALL AND REACH FOR THE SKY.
  3. $422,069 spent. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/NEW EARTH DIGITAL -SINCE 2013 NEW EARTH HAS EMPLOYED ALMOST 100 SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. OVER THE PAST SEVEN YEARS OUR ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED A PROVEN EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY MODEL THAT TRAINS APPRENTICES AGES 16-25 WHO ARE SEEKING TO FIND JOBS AND CAREERS IN DIGITAL MEDIA, CAMERA OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION, AND ASSEMBLY SERVICES. EACH NEW EARTH JUNIOR STAFF RECEIVES SOFT SKILLS TRAINING THAT PREPARES THEM FOR TODAY'S WORKING WORLD, AS WELL AS TECHNICAL TRAINING THAT GIVES THEM MARKETABLE ABILITIES.
  4. $115,177 spent. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING - F.L.O.W. (FLUENT LOVE OF WORDS) POETRY AND MUSIC PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE DISCOVER AND CRAFT THEIR INNER VOICE, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART. WE OFFER F.L.O.W. THROUGHOUT YOUTH DETENTION FACILITIES, CONTINUATION SCHOOLS, GROUP HOMES, AND AT OUR OWN ARTS & LEADERSHIP CENTER. DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING IS PROVEN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE THERAPEUTIC TOOL THAT IS KNOWN TO DECREASE STRESS LEVELS AND ANXIETY. THIS SENSE OF PEACE HELPS OUR STUDENTS FACE THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND CHALLENGES WHILE GIVING THEM A POSITIVE OUTLET FOR THEIR EXPRESSION. IN A THERAPEUTIC SENSE, IF STUDENTS ENJOY THE FRUITS OF THEIR LABOR, THEY ARE MORE INCLINED TO COMPLETE AND ENJOY THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.

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 January 1997.

    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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