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New Perceptions Inc

EIN 61-0705047 · Edgewood, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INTELLECTUALLY/DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
43
Volunteers
94
Highest pay
$128,346, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. ADULT ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT (THE WORK CENTER) PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AT NEW PERCEPTIONS' CAMPUS IN PARTS ASSEMBLY, KIT ASSEMBLY, COLLATING, BAGGING, LABELING, REWORK, AND PACKAGING JOBS FOR SMALL ITEMS, WHERE 117 ADULT PARTICIPANTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LEARN DIVERSE WORK SKILLS AND INCREASE INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING SKILLS.
  2. $436,902 spent. ADULT COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT AT NEW PERCEPTIONS' CAMPUS OFFERS IN-DEPTH, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FROM EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS, ENABLING OVER 148 PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN HOW TO GET A JOB, SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS, AND TECHNIQUES TO COOPERATE WITH COWORKERS AND SUPERVISORS TO BEST SUCCEED ON THE JOB.
  3. $559,573 spent. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN INCLUDE HOME-BASED AND ON-CAMPUS SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION (OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND/OR SPEECH) FOR OVER 221 CHILDREN WITH A VARIETY OF DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS.
  4. $246,103 spent. THE LEARNING CENTER OFFERS 63 ADULT PARTICIPANTS (33 OF WHOM ALSO RECEIVED ONE OR MORE OTHER SERVICES AT NEW PERCEPTIONS) EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE SETTING INCLUDING THE ADULT LEARNING CLASSROOM, ADULT DAY, AND ART ABILITIES. ADULT DAY IS A RELAXED SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED GREATER ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT IN LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. ART ABILITIES IS OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN SKILLS IN SKETCHING, WATER COLOR, WIRE DESIGN, GUITAR, PIANO AND SIGN LANGUAGE. THE ADULT LEARNING CLASSROOM OFFERS STRUCTURED LEARNING IN TOPICS SUCH AS COMPREHENSIVE READING, LIFE SKILLS READING, LIFE SKILLS MATH, COOKING, HEALTH, AND CURRENT EVENTS.
  5. THE LEARNING CENTER OFFERS 63 ADULT PARTICIPANTS (33 OF WHOM ALSO RECEIVED ONE OR MORE OTHER SERVICES AT NEW PERCEPTIONS) EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE SETTING INCLUDING THE ADULT LEARNING CLASSROOM, ADULT DAY, AND ART ABILITIES. ADULT DAY IS A RELAXED SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED GREATER ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT IN LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. ART ABILITIES IS OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN SKILLS IN SKETCHING, WATER COLOR, WIRE DESIGN, GUITAR, PIANO AND SIGN LANGUAGE. THE ADULT LEARNING CLASSROOM OFFERS STRUCTURED LEARNING IN TOPICS SUCH AS COMPREHENSIVE READING, LIFE SKILLS READING, LIFE SKILLS MATH, COOKING, HEALTH, AND CURRENT EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1966.

    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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