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New Horizons Corp

EIN 62-0857186 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOCATIONAL TRAINING, RESIDENTIAL, AND DAY SERVICES PROVIDED TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
18
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$179,442, executive director

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICESSUPPORTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND SUPPORTS IN EITHER A SHIFT OR COMPANION HOME WHERE THE PROVIDER (NEW HORIZONS) STAFFS THE HOME AND EMPLOYS THE CAREGIVERS.FAMILY MODEL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND SUPPORTS IN THE HOME OF TRAINED CAREGIVERS OTHER THAN THE FAMILY OF ORIGIN. THE CAREGIVERS ARE OVERSEEN BY THE PROVIDER (NEW HORIZONS) AS CONTRACTED INDIVIDUALS.PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROVISION OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, USUALLY PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE RECIPIENT'S HOME.OUR PRINCIPAL FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DIDD), PRODUCTION FACILITY CONTRACTS, COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.
  2. $2.6 million spent. DAY SERVICESEMPLOYMENT / FACILITY-BASED SERVICES THIS SERVICE FACILITATES ACCESS AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, SELF-EMPLOYMENT, ENCLAVES AND WORK CREWS. THE SUPPORTED WORKSHOP PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020. THE REMAINING EMPLOYMENT AND FACILITY-BASED SERVICES ARE STILL OPERATING AS OF JUNE 30, 2024.COMMUNITY BASED / IN HOME SERVICES THIS SERVICE ENABLES THE SERVICE RECIPIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE A DISABILITY. THESE SUPPORTS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, IF THERE IS A HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL OR OTHER MEDICAL REASON, OR IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS CHOSEN RETIREMENT. SUPPORTS MAY FACILITATE JOB EXPLORATION, VOLUNTEER WORK, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL, MEASURABLE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS.

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 December 1972.

    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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