New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia is an interfaith organization working to end injustices against immigrants, express welcome for all, and ensure values of dignity, justice and hospitality
- Income
- $594,391
- Spending
- $514,837
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 73
- Highest pay
- $52,500, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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, 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)
- $245,267 spent. The Grassroots Organizing Program focuses on bringing people together to work for a more welcoming and just city as well as developing specific programs and policies in the city, state and country. We form small groups within immigrant congregations and ally congregations to share stories, analyze issues and develop leadership. The program includes 30 member congregations and during 2023 worked to educate both the public and government officials about issues impacting the immigrant community.
- $111,922 spent. The Accompaniment Program is the only program in Philadelphia that fosters long-term relationships between allied congregations and immigrant families to create transformational relationships and a strong faith-based network that participates in NSMs activities. The program connects families with trustworthy legal counsel, public witnesses on court dates, help navigating the detention system, and emotional and spiritual support.
- $88,753 spent. Education, with leadership development at its core, provides members of our community with tools to effectively organize for a more welcoming city and country. Using experiential education, we build on the wisdon and skills of our community by offering workships on public speaking, facilitation, campaign strategy, team building, and leadership styles. Participants immediately apply the trainings in the campaigns of NSM. Many graduates have also continued in leadership roles within NSM as board or staff members. Education also includes know your rights workshops and presentations on current issues.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
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.
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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