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New Creation Va

EIN 84-1862249 · Harrisonburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW CREATION COUNTERACTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH A LOCAL HEART AND GLOBAL APPROACH. THROUGH JOB CREATION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND FUNDING RESCUE AND RESTORATION WE ARE ENGAGING IN A MULTITUDE OF WAYS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$526,649
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
11
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$71,960, executive director

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $258,023 spent. THE SHOP: OUR SHOP OFFERS SURVIVOR-MADE AND FAIR-TRADE ITEMS THAT CREATE DIGNIFIED WORK FOR INDIVIDUALS RESCUED FROM, OR VULNERABLE TO, HUMAN TRAFFICKING. BY PARTNERING WITH OVER 200 GLOBAL ARTISAN GROUPS, WE'VE HELPED CREATE SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT FOR 16,609 INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE WORLD. EACH PURCHASE SUPPORTS A LIFE OF FREEDOM AND DIGNITY THROUGH ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, ADVANCING THE GLOBAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING MOVEMENT ONE PRODUCT AT A TIME.
  2. $87,218 spent. PREVENTION + AWARENESS: WE DELIVER "THE PREVENTION PROJECT," A SURVIVOR-LED, TRAUMA-INFORMED CURRICULUM TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND BEYOND. IN 2024, WE REACHED 3,766 STUDENTS AND TRAINED DOZENS OF EDUCATORS ACROSS 10 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, OUR PREVENTION + AWARENESS PROGRAM INCLUDED 38 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND 16 VENDOR EVENTS, REACHING AN ADDITIONAL 1,453 ATTENDEES. THE PROGRAM EQUIPS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WITH A LONG-TERM GOAL OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION IN ALL REGIONAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
  3. $18,171 spent. SURVIVOR CARE: WE PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO 90+ TRAUMA SURVIVORS IN 2024 THROUGH RENTAL ASSISTANCE, COLLEGE TUITION, COUNSELING, GROCERIES, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, WE SERVED AS A TRUSTED LIAISON CONNECTING TRAUMA SURVIVORS WITH VITAL WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO HELP THEM HEAL AND REBUILD.

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 June 2020.

    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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