New Beginnings of Tampa Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ORGANIZATION RUNS A LARGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND HOMELESS RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES UNACCOMPLISHED WOMEN, MEN AND YOUNG ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 (INCLUDING VETERANS) WITH A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, FOOD,CLOTHING CONSELING AND JOB TRAINING.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 45%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
- $1.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DAILY MEALS FOR OVER 1,275 MEN, WOMEN ND YOUNG ADULTS AT EMERGENCY MISSIONS, HOMES AND DUPLEXES OWNED AND RENTED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 1,200 HOT MEALS PER WEEK TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD BOXES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO HUNDREDS OF NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND ALSO PROVIDED LITERACY AND GED CLASSES OPEN TO ALL AGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED YOUTH ACTIVITES AND MENTORSHIP TOGETHER WITH SPECIAL EVENTS DURING HOLIDAYS WITH FREE TOYS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AS WELL AS PROVIDED OVER 10,000 MEALS PER MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AT FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP FOR OVER 175 MEN, WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS. ALSO PROVIDED EXTENSIVE WORK THERAPY AS A PART OF ITS OVERALL RECOVERY PROGRAM. MAINTAINED A THRIFT STORE OPERATION TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN OR RE-LEARN DISCIPLINED WORK HABITS, GAIN JOB SKILLS AND DEVELOP A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND VALUE. NEW BEGINNING OF TAMPA, INC IS A NON PROFIT WHICH RUNS A LARGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND HOMELESS RECOVERY PROGRAM. HOUSED AND FED IN EXCESS OF 1,200 HOMELESS PEOPLE AT EMERGENCY SHELTERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FOOD, REHBILITATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE TO 175 MEN, WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS AT DUPLEXES AND RENTAL HOMES (INCLUDING UTILITIES, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE) OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
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 December 2004.
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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