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Journey to New Life Inc

EIN 46-3435417 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Journey to New Life, Inc. provides comprehensive reentry support for individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration. The organizations services include case management, employment assistance, peer support, and a residential program, along with essential resources such as clothing, food, personal identification, and rental assistance to promote stability and successful reintegration.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$78,109, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 275% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $698,373 spent. Residence Program The Residence Program serves women transitioning from incarceration by providing safe housing and comprehensive wraparound services that support stabilization and reintegration. Core supports include meals, clothing, transportation, case management, employment assistance, substance use recovery support, and access to physical, behavioral, and dental healthcare. Residents also participate in educational workshops, life-skills training, cultural enrichment, and peer support groups that promote confidence, resilience, and long-term independence, with optional spiritual guidance available.
  2. $465,582 spent. Case Management Program: Through the Case Management Program, Journey to New Life provides individualized support to formerly incarcerated individuals as they work toward successful reintegration. Case managers develop personalized plans that address critical needs such as housing, employment, healthcare, and long-term goals. The program assists clients in overcoming obstacles, connecting with essential community resources, and building the skills necessary to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
  3. $232,791 spent. First Stop Program: The First Stop Program provides critical resources to individuals immediately upon release from incarceration, addressing urgent needs that support stability and reduce barriers to reintegration. Services include rental assistance, clothing, shoes, personal hygiene items, work supplies, transportation and gas assistance, phones and phone service, food, medication, furniture and moving support, household items, and legal advice, as well as other reentry needs. In addition, the program connects clients with Journey to New Lifes Employment, Peer Support, and Case Management programs and makes referrals to community partners.
  4. $155,194 spent. Other Programs

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 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? 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 July 2014.

    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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