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New American Leaders Inc

EIN 45-3770977 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

"EMPOWERING NEW AMERICANS TO RUN, WIN, AND LEAD IN PUBLIC OFFICE." AS THE ONLY NATIONAL NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON TRAINING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES, CAMPAIGN MANAGERS, AND CIVIC LEADERS, NAL EMBRACES THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE AS A VITAL ASSET IN LEADERSHIP. WE OFFER A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT, FROM INITIAL CANDIDATE TRAINING TO CAMPAIGN BOOTCAMPS AND ONGOING GOVERNANCE COACHING FOR THOSE ELECTED TO OFFICE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$176,200, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PIPELINE PROGRAMMING (LEADERSHIP): NEW AMERICAN LEADERS' PIPELINE PROGRAMMING EQUIPS IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND NETWORKS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES, CAMPAIGN MANAGERS, AND CIVIC LEADERS, AIMING TO INCREASE THEIR REPRESENTATION AND INFLUENCE IN THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY.
  2. $194,679 spent. GOVERNANCE PROGRAMMING: THE GOVERNANCE PROGRAMMING AT NEW AMERICAN LEADERS PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO NEW AMERICANS IN ELECTED OFFICE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF 501(C)(3) STATUS AND ON A NONPARTISAN BASIS, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND A NATIONAL PEER NETWORK TO HELP THEM GOVERN EFFECTIVELY, CHAMPION EQUITABLE POLICIES, AND BE A PART OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
  3. $109,068 spent. WOMEN'S PIPELINE PROGRAMMING: THE WOMEN'S PIPELINE PROGRAMMING AT NEW AMERICAN LEADERS SPECIFICALLY EMPOWERS IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN BY PROVIDING TAILORED TRAINING AND SUPPORT, HELPING THEM OVERCOME UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND SUCCEED IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP ROLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2013.

    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 September 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 September 2014.

    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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