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One New Humanity

EIN 83-1022920 · Hamtramck, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

One New Humanitys primary exempt purpose is to provide educational health financial and community-based services that improve the quality of life for low-income individuals immigrants and refugees. The organization advances this purpose by increasing access to affordable goods workforce and skills development health-promoting activities and community-centered programming that supports economic stability and overall well-being.

Income
$186,670
Spending
$187,733
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $96,102 spent. Joy Thrift Store provides affordable goods while promoting economic access and workforce development in Hamtramck. In 2025 the store generated $110,553 in revenue from 8,611 purchases offering gently used donated clothing and household items at low cost to the community. Approximately 85% of customers were Hamtramck residents and the stores central downtown location allows walkable access for residents who cannot afford private transportation. The program also served as a workforce development and integration opportunity. Joy Thrift Store partnered with a government-supported program to engage 13 community volunteers with limited English proficiency helping them build soft skills and practice English in a supportive environment. As a result three participants secured full-time employment. Additionally the store distributed approximately $5,500 worth of resellable donated goods directly to low-income individuals and households facing urgent community needs.
  2. $5,000 spent. The Womens Health Program also known as Sisterhood Fitness promotes physical health mental well-being and social connection through culturally responsive volunteer-led fitness activities. In 2025 the program served 167 women who participated in exercise classes or wellness-focused field trips. Sisterhood Fitness creates a safe inclusive environment tailored to the cultural and social needs of women in Hamtramck reducing barriers to physical activity and encouraging long-term healthy habits through community-based support.
  3. $6,159 spent. The Sylhet Farm Community Gardening Program increases food access cultural food sovereignty and community engagement for immigrant families in Hamtramck and Detroit. In 2025 the program supported 79 gardeners many of whom were first-generation immigrants from Bangladesh and Yemen by providing land tools seeds and resources to grow culturally relevant vegetables. Garden plot sizes ranged from 40 square feet to 600 square feet allowing participation across household sizes and experience levels. The program produced approximately 1,400 pounds of fruits and vegetables which were distributed for free or at very low cost to residents of Banglatown in Detroit and Hamtramck through the Sylhet Farmers Market. Community engagement was a cornerstone of the program with volunteers contributing over 32,000 service hours to farm operations distribution and maintenance.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 July 2018.

    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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