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New Communities Inc

EIN 81-5393817 · Westbrook, ME

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

New Communities (NCI's) mission is to create supportive communities and deliver innovative services for seniors and people with disabilities. NCI promotes community integration and inclusion through its operation of community based residential facilities and programs for the elderly, for persons with chronic mental illness, and for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism. These services help marginalized individuals be as independent as possible and participate in life in every possible way.

Income
$25.9 million
Spending
$23.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
507
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$522,736, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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, 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 (4)
  1. $7.7 million spent. The Mental Health Services division of New Communities, Inc. operates ten mental health residential psychiatric group homes for approximately 65 adults diagnosed with chronic and severe mental illness that are staffed 24 hours-a-day. These services focus on individually-defined recovery in the least restrictive community setting possible. In addition to providing rehabilitative services, the mental health psychiatric group homes offer comfortable, inviting, home-like environments, private accommodations, and certified mental health technicians who administer or assist with medication administration, provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living, offer emotional support and promote and help individuals maintain independence.
  2. $5.8 million spent. The Intellectual Disabilities (ID) division of New Communities, Inc., provides 24-hour per day residential services in 14 group and client homes located across Maine to approximately 45 adults with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, behavioral and emotional disabilities, and chronic illnesses who are in need of personal service, support or assistance for self-protection or for sustaining activities of daily living. Services are customized and based on individualized personal plans of care developed by the individual served and their planning team. Typical services include personal care, direct support in cooking and housekeeping, medication assistance, transportation, and assistance in the community for shopping and recreation. The ID division also operates community day support services programs in Madison and Norway, Maine. These programs provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism that include activities designed to increase community integration, foster socialization and peer supports, and facilitate creative and recreational person-centered interests and activities.
  3. $5.8 million spent. The Assisted Living division of New Communities, Inc. operates three residential care facilities that provide 24-hour per day services and supports to assist approximately 160 seniors to remain active and independent. Services include: accommodations in private or semi-private rooms, medication administration, assistance with Activities of Daily Living including bathing, toileting and dressing assistance, transportation to medical appointments, banking and financial assistance, three meals and snacks daily, housekeeping service, and laundry services. A wellness program provides meaningful and engaging opportunities for residents in group and individual settings.
  4. $1.7 million spent. New Communities, Inc. other program services revenue and expenses include employee training classes, subsidized apartment rentals, and depreciation of the step-up in value of assets Medical Care Development, Inc. contributed to New Communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2017.

    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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