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A New Leaf Inc

EIN 73-1042760 · Broken Arrow, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES THE LIFE SKILLS AND MARKETABLE JOB TRAINING THROUGH HORTICULTURAL THERAPY, VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICES.

Income
$15.9 million
Spending
$16.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
476
Volunteers
222
Highest pay
$166,608, ceo

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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 15 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 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 (2)
  1. $14.1 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES A WORK SKILL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS GEARED TO ENHANCE DAILY SKILLS BY MEANS OF BOTH HORTICULTURAL SKILLS TRAINING (IN A GREENHOUSE) AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. IN THE GREENHOUSE, INDIVIDUALS LEARN HOW TO PERFORM GREENHOUSE RELATED TASKS: TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS, WATERING PLANTS, TENDING ADULT PLANTS AND CREATING FINISHED FLORAL PRODUCTS WHICH CLIENTS THEN HELP TO SELL TO CUSTOMERS IN THE GARDEN CENTER. IN THE CLASSROOM, THROUGH OUR FOR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. THIS FUN, INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM TEACHES SOCIALIZATION, TEAMWORK, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, TIME MANAGEMENT, MOTOR SKILLS, HAND EYE COORDINATION, SHORT AND LONG-TERM MEMORY DEVELOPMENT, IN ADDITION TO MUCH NEEDED LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE MODIFIED AND ADAPTED TO SUIT THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES. A NEW LEAF, INC PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, PLACEMENT AND SUPERVISION ON COMMUNITY-BASED JOBS FOR A VARIETY OF EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE METRO AREA. THESE PARTNERS CREATE A SPACE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES TO LEARN WORK SKILLS, HAVE A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT, TO DEVELOP THEIR ON PEER GROUP AND BE A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF WORKING SOCIETY. WE SERVED 159 IN OUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES A WORK SKILL PROGRAM THAT OFFERS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS GEARED TO ENHANCE DAILY SKILLS BY MEANS OF BOTH HORTICULTURAL SKILLS TRAINING (IN A GREENHOUSE) AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. IN THE GREENHOUSE, INDIVIDUALS LEARN HOW TO PERFORM GREENHOUSE RELATED TASKS: TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS, WATERING PLANTS, TENDING ADULT PLANTS AND CREATING FINISHED FLORAL PRODUCTS WHICH CLIENTS THEN HELP TO SELL TO CUSTOMERS IN THE GARDEN CENTER. IN THE CLASSROOM, THROUGH OUR FOR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN A CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. THIS FUN, INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM TEACHES SOCIALIZATION, TEAMWORK, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, TIME MANAGEMENT, MOTOR SKILLS, HAND EYE COORDINATION, SHORT AND LONG-TERM MEMORY DEVELOPMENT, IN ADDITION TO MUCH NEEDED LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE MODIFIED AND ADAPTED TO SUIT THEIR INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES. A NEW LEAF, INC PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, PLACEMENT AND SUPERVISION ON COMMUNITY-BASED JOBS FOR A VARIETY OF EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE METRO AREA. THESE PARTNERS CREATE A SPACE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES TO LEARN WORK SKILLS, HAVE A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT, TO DEVELOP THEIR ON PEER GROUP AND BE A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF WORKING SOCIETY. WE SERVED 159 IN OUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM.
  2. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES A NEW LEAF, INC. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPERATES 2 GROUP HOMES, 43 ADDITIONAL HOUSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING IN TULSA METROPOLITAL STATISTICAL AREA. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO OFFERS 24HR/7 DAY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENTLY. ALL CLIENTS ENGAGE IN PROGRAMMING THAT DEVELOPS AND ENCOURAGES THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICES, SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND MEAL PREPARATION. SERVICES (I.E. ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS HYGIENE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, AND TRANSPORTATION) ARE CATERED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AMONG THOSE WE SERVE. A NEW LEAF PROVIDED RESPITE CARE TO 112 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. POSTIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES THE COEXISTENCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS CAN HAVE SERIOUS EFFECTS ON A PERSON'S DAILY FUNCTIONING BY INTERFERING WITHVOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, JEOPARDIZING RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT,AND DISRUPTING FAMILY AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS. OUR BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAMPROVIDES DIRECT CARE STAFF, JOB COACHES, AND CLIENTS WITH COMORBIDITIES TOOLSAND COPING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES BEFORE THEY OCCUR.WE SERVED 79 IN OUR BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES A NEW LEAF, INC. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPERATES 2 GROUP HOMES, 43 ADDITIONAL HOUSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING IN TULSA METROPOLITAL STATISTICAL AREA. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO OFFERS 24HR/7 DAY ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENTLY. ALL CLIENTS ENGAGE IN PROGRAMMING THAT DEVELOPS AND ENCOURAGES THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICES, SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND MEAL PREPARATION. SERVICES (I.E. ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS HYGIENE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, AND TRANSPORTATION) ARE CATERED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AMONG THOSE WE SERVE. A NEW LEAF PROVIDED RESPITE CARE TO 112 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. POSTIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES THE COEXISTENCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS CAN HAVE SERIOUS EFFECTS ON A PERSON'S DAILY FUNCTIONING BY INTERFERING WITHVOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, JEOPARDIZING RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT,AND DISRUPTING FAMILY AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS. OUR BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAMPROVIDES DIRECT CARE STAFF, JOB COACHES, AND CLIENTS WITH COMORBIDITIES TOOLSAND COPING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES BEFORE THEY OCCUR.WE SERVED 79 IN OUR BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM.

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

  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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1978.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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