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New Genesis Inc

EIN 38-2338855 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW GENESIS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO POSITIVELY IMPACTING LIVES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. NEW GENESIS IS A YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EFFECTIVELY MEET EXPRESSED COMMUNITY GOALS IN PRACTICAL WAYS. WE BELIEVE OUR MISSION REQUIRES A HOLISTIC APPROACH; THEREFORE WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT FOSTER PERSONAL ENRICHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. PROGRAMMATIC EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH MORAL VALUES, DESTINY IDENTIFICATION, AND A STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GUARANTEES OUR PROGRAMS' EFFECTIVENESS. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS SUCCESS BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
37
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$71,951, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $1.0 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - A HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES KRESA NORTH SIDE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 3 YEAR OLDS AND A GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM FOR 4 YEAR OLDS.
  2. $180,468 spent. NEW GENESIS SUCCESS ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER PROGRAM - AN OUTSTANDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN GO DURING PEAK JUVENILE CRIME TIMES BY OFFERING AN AFTER SCHOOL AND AN ALL-DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. BOTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, READING INTERVENTION, MENTORING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY.
  3. $19,025 spent. CDA CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM NEW GENESIS OFFERS A CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. FUNDED BY THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO, THIS CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM COMBINES COURSEWORK, COACHING, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AND LEARNING ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN EARNING A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CDA CREDENTIAL IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 June 1983.

    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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