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New Development Corporation

EIN 38-3326468 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE HOME OWNERSHIP & AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ALLEVIATE NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT IN TARGETED LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ARES. WORK WITH LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM OBTAIN AND RETAIN HOME OWNERSHIP, FACILITATE HOMEOWNER REPAIR GRANTS AND TAX RETURN PREPARATION.

Income
$804,156
Spending
$520,383
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$94,693, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 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, 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. $150,615 spent. REHABILITATION OF DILAPIDATED HOMES TO BRING TO CITY CODE. PRICE AND SELL HOME TO INCOME-QUALIFIED BUYERS. THE HOMES ARE RETURNED TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND OCCUPIED BY QUALIFIED OWNERS. THE CITY TAX BASE IS INCREASED BY RISING HOME VALUE AS WELL AS AN INCREASE IN VALUE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES. HOMES ARE AFFORDABLY PRICED AT MARKET VALUE ALLOWING LOW/MODERATE INDIVIDUALS TO ACQUIRE STABLE, QUALITY HOUSING. ONE HOME SOLD DURING 2024. Multiple homes in construction at the end of 2024.
  2. $14,500 spent. NEP PROJECT- NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AWARDS SMALL GRANTS TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS FOR "CURB APPEAL" REPAIRS TO THEIR HOMES. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH MSHDA.
  3. $335,838 spent. MI Hope- The MI-HOPE program aims to improve the health and safety of Michigan households by providing funding for repairs and maintenance for single family homes. Included in this program's revenue is $285k for energy-efficiency incentives.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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