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New Leaf Inc

EIN 91-0847513 · Oak Harbor, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW LEAFS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EMPLOYEMENT. DURING 2020 NEW LEAF EMPLOYED APPROXIMATELY 96 INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
178
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$137,044, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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, 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 (9)
  1. $2.1 million spent. JANITORIAL - PROVIDES EMPLOYEMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN JANITORIAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - PROVIDES COUNSELING AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO OBTAIN SKILLS AND APTITUDE TO BE EMPLOYABLE. IT AIDS IN TEACHING EMPLOYEES SKILLS OUTSIDE OF WORK SUCH AS BUDGETING, FINDING HOUSING, AND OTHER SOFT SKILLS THAT MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL BOTH AT WORK AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $846,855 spent. GALLEY - PROVIDES FOOD ATTENDANT SERVICES AT THE ADMIRAL NIMITIZ GALLEY ON NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND.
  4. $307,089 spent. CUSTODIAL - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN CUSTODIAL ACTIVITIES.
  5. $823,978 spent. SHELF STOCKING - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
  6. $1.4 million spent. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN GROUND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
  7. CUSTODIAL - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING 307089. 0. 457484.
  8. SHELF STOCKING - PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING 823978. 0. 858467.
  9. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING 1420579. 0. 2610417.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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