New Community Project Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NewComm is an educational organization providing academic enrichment, college preparation, and leadership development services to low income high school students through project-based learning and community engagement
- Income
- $516,180
- Spending
- $334,551
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $75,000, founder and 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 189% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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)
- $242,772 spent. NewComm is a learning community of Fellows and Members that supports high school students in using core academic subjects-literary analysis and mathematics-to design and implement $10,000 community projects. Over two years, our students have impacted 300+ people through their community work. The program begins with a four-week summer institute combining literary analysis, data study, and fieldwork, . Students study literary works to explore societal challenges and apply these insights to real-world contexts through our "literary science" approach. Throughout the year, students participate in monthly design studios, virtual math roundtables, and SAT preparation programming-with students averaging 200-point increases in their first year of operation. They receive stipends and mentorship to execute their projects and prepare for college. The Net Gala connects 100 NYC students with 50 industry professionals, facilitating networking, mentorship, and discussions about healthcare careers. Students bring resumes and explore internship opportunities, fostering relationships that influence their future paths. The NewComm Supper Club is an intimate, invitation-only dinner series where Fellows and Members engage in rich dialogue with industry professionals over shared meals. Designed to blur the lines between mentorship, networking, and education, each Supper Club centers around themes that connect student interests with real-world expertise.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Health Project Inc (New York, NY), EIN 13-3409680. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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