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New Beginings Center

EIN 90-0751722 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE TENNESSEE HEALTH STATISTICS WITH A TARGETED FOCUS ON WOMEN'S HEALTH NEEDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS, STRENGTH TRAINING, PHYSICAL AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL COACHING. THE NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER GIVES QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME WOMEN THE TANGIBLE SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EMPOWERMENT NEEDED TO ASSIST THEM IN IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH, FUTURES, CAPABILITIES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE MISSION IS TO HELP WOMEN DISCOVER THEMSELVES, INSIDE AND OUT, AND TO BECOME THE HEALTHIEST THEY CAN BE THROUGH WORLD CLASS COACHING IN FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE.

Income
$655,381
Spending
$756,548
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
17
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$118,441, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    12 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 June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $473,082 spent. THE NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER (TNBC) SECURED FUNDING FROM OVER 14 FOUNDATIONS, 10 CORPORATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW OUR DONOR BASE BY DEMONSTRATING SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS OUTCOMES. OUR MISSION IS TO ADDRESS HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE THE OBESITY STATISTICS IN NASHVILLE BY OFFERING WOMEN A HOLISTIC AND INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. WE OFFER WOMEN, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, GROUP WELLNESS EDUCATION CLASSES THAT COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING NUTRITION AND COOKING, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. TNBC'S CLASSES ARE FOCUSED ON COACHING WOMEN IN THEIR JOURNEY TO BUILD A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. TNBC PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF SERVICE TO OVER 412 WOMEN - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
  2. LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT THE NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER (TNBC) SECURED FUNDING FROM OVER 14 FOUNDATIONS, 10 CORPORATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW OUR DONOR BASE BY DEMONSTRATING SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS OUTCOMES. OUR MISSION IS TO ADDRESS HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE THE OBESITY STATISTICS IN NASHVILLE BY OFFERING WOMEN A HOLISTIC AND INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. WE OFFER WOMEN, REGARDLESS OF INCOME, GROUP WELLNESS EDUCATION CLASSES THAT COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING NUTRITION AND COOKING, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. TNBC'S CLASSES ARE FOCUSED ON COACHING WOMEN IN THEIR JOURNEY TO BUILD A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. TNBC PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF SERVICE TO OVER 412 WOMEN IN THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR. GRADUATES, ON AVERAGE, EXPERIENCE A 5-8% CHANGE IN BODY COMPOSITION AS THEY LOSE BODY FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE MASS. MORE THAN 40% OF WOMEN TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS WHEN THEY JOIN TNBC, HAVE STOPPED OR DECREASED THE AMOUNT OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT. 100% HAVE REPORTED IMPROVED CONFIDENCE AND SELF-CONCEPT, 94% HAVE IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITIONAL CONCEPTS, 95% OF CLIENTS REPORT THAT TNBC HAD A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND 100% OF GRADUATES HAVE IMPROVED STRENGTH AND MOBILITY. TNBC CONTINUES TO FORM PARTNERSHIPS AND EXPLORE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PHYSICIANS, CLINICS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 2011.

    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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