New Birth Community Development
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% 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
New Birth Community Development endeavors to be the bridge between the community and the resources it needs to thrive. As part of this mission, The Development provides free to low cost programs and services to the community throughout the year.
- Income
- $574,750
- Spending
- $509,627
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $70,187, director of operations
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 40% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% 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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 4 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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)
- $208,414 spent. Journey Mentoring Program offers youth and teens an opportunity to find their voices while also teaching them how to advocate on their own behalf. In 2024, students were able to get information on college readiness, job preparation, goal setting and several other areas while also being provided with one to one mentoring and other activities to allow for them to grow socially as well. As part of this mentoring service, The Development was able to hire SEVEN (7) youth/teens 14-18 years of age to work during our summer programming, an increase of two students from the previous year. Youth were able to receive on the job training, CPR certifications, and first hand mentoring from mentor staff on a daily basis. They also assisted in event planning and tabling events throughout their time of employment. All youth are eligible for re-hire for the upcoming summer. From our program, FOUR (4) students graduated from high school with three students attending college and one student joining the United States Military. In addition, students participated in culture-rich activities aimed at providing experiences to students that may not have otherwise had these experiences and opportunities. The Development launched its first Friendsgiving for Journey Mentoring students and parents that provided them dinner and a live band, as well as the background for both jazz music and soul food. Parents were able to learn more information on the programs we offer and how their children benefit from being a part of our program. Students then went to see "The Nutcracker in Jazz" to further be submerged in Jazz culture. In addition to community service events, the youth ended their year at Universal Studios. JMP was able to take 40 (FORTY) students to LA for a day at Universal Studios.
- $7,050 spent. Community Activities New Birth Community Development hosted a number of community activities during the year. A list of events including, but not limited to the following: food distribution, thanksgiving dinner giveaway for more than 100 families, Christmas dinner and gifts for approximately 40 families (an increase of 10 families from last year), a supply of toiletries and other items to our homeless communities, and our annual community day, the start of The Man Cave (group for men and young adult males) and Runaway Moms (a group for mothers). We also provided school supplies for approximately 150 students attending schools in Manteca Unified School District, Stockton Unified School District and Lodi Unified School District all in Stockton, Ca. School supplies were also donated directly to the schools for students that may not otherwise have received supplies.
- $15,368 spent. Fusion Fridays is an event that was adopted to ensure that youth ages 13-18 have a safe space to spend social time with their peers as a result of excessive violence within the neighborhood. Fusion Friday is held every Friday from the beginning of June to the end of July. During Fusion Fridays, youth receive a free meal and activities as well as specialized mentoring. As part of this program, we also hosted "Teen Talk" sessions where youth speak about specific topics. Last year's topics covered communication gaps across generations.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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? 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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.
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 October 21, 2026.
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