New Road Missions Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE ARE COMPELLED BY GOD'S WORD TO PROVIDE SECURITY, EDUCATION AND THE HOPE OF JESUS TO CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA SO THEY CAN THRIVE PERSONALLY AND IMPACT THEIR FUTURE FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
- Income
- $378,314
- Spending
- $424,543
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $62,404, president
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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 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 (1)
- $391,802 spent. 2024 MINISTRY ACTIVITIESTHE FOLD CHILDREN'S HOME 1. WE HAD A 100% PASSING RATE WITH ALL STUDENTS AT THE FOLD ACADEMY.2. WE ADDED A REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM TO OUR CURRICULUM AND CONDUCTED TRAINING FOR OUR TEACHERS ON THE NEW PROGRAM.3. WE INSTALLED SOLAR TO SUPPORT ALL BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS TO COMBAT THE FREQUENT POWER OUTAGES AND SAVE ON INCREASING ENERGY COSTS.4. WE INSTALLED SECURITY LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROPERTY.5. WE BROKE GROUND FOR OUR NEW LIFE CENTER, WHICH WILL INCLUDE A HALL, 5 ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS, TEACHERS LOUNGE, PRINICPAL'S OFFICE, BATHROOM FACILITIES, AND AN INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN.6. WE IMPROVED AND EXPANDED OUR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDEN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR OUR CHILDREN. AND WE NOW TEACH THEM HOW TO PLANT, GROW AND HARVEST THEIR OWN GARDENS.NEW ROAD MISSIONS1. DEVELOPED A DETAILED THREE-YEAR PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES SIGNIFICANT FACILITY EXPANSION, ADDITIONAL STAFF, AND CURRENT BUILDINGS RENOVATIONS - ALL SO WE CAN REACH OUR NEXT GOAL OF 100 CHILDREN RESCUED.2. WE CREATED A NEW POLICY MANUAL.3. WE CREATED NEW OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS AND QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMS.4. WE GREATLY IMPROVED OUR SPONSOR-A-CHILD PROGRAM.5. WE HOSTED FOUR TEAMS FROM THE UNITED STATES THAT CONDUCTED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE STUDENTS, BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR OUR STAFF, WORKED ON MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT CONSTRUCTION, AND ORGANIZED AND IMPROVED OUR LIBRARY.6. WE SWITCHED TO A MORE SUITABLE CRM AND PAYMENT PROCESSOR TO MEET OUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.7. WE DEVELOPED ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.8. WE HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR-END CAMPAIGN, RAISING ENOUGH TO FUND OUR LIFE CENTER CONSTRUCTION.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 February 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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