New Salem Baptist Church
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 33% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
We the members of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church being disciples of Jesus Christ, commit to provide spiritual healing to a troubled world. Matthew 25: 36-36
- Income
- $973,380
- Spending
- $896,995
- Spent on programs
- 33%
- Reserves
- -11.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $108,000, pastor
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
Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 76% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1533% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $232,211 spent. New Salem Healing Hub is a community response team that has partner with Hennepin County and other organization to mazimize support for individuals and families in need. Our program focus on health and safety with overdose prevention team that provides overdose education and naloxone distribution with dignity, respect and an approach rooted in black church tradition of care. Healing Hub offers - Naloxone Training and Education - Fentanyl Test Strips and linkage to Medication for Opioid Disorder - Linkage to Minneapolis Harm Reduction Providers Healing Hub provides a welcome space for connection, care and community.
- $53,250 spent. New Salem Educational Initiatives is a tutoring program that has been serving the community of the Twin Cities for over 32 years. Program Director, Gary Davison and the volunteer tutors has been dedicated in giving students and adults the proper understanding of educational skills and prepare them to meet the required MN Basic Competency Skill Exam. Our Tuesday Tutoring Program gives students a opportunity to recieve individual assistant with their homework. Helping adults to attain their GED and prepare students for college.
- $11,907 spent. New Salem Food Program has been preparing meals for our senior and disabled. The food program has provided meals, meat drive and grocerie boxes.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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