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New Ways to Work Inc

EIN 94-2463980 · Montebello, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW WAYS TO WORK'S MISSION IS TO HELP ENSURE THAT OUR NATION'S YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. NEW WAYS HELPS CREATE POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE PRIVATE SECTOR, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BETTER ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. NEW WAYS ALSO SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE ACADEMIC, CAREER, SUPPORT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES PROVIDED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SCHOOLS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OR IN THE WORKPLACE. NEW WAYS ALSO SUPPORTS WORK-TIME ALTERNATIVES THAT ALLOW YOUTH AND WORKING ADULTS TO BALANCE WORK WITH THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
5
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$194,178, executive director/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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES.TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING - PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS ARE ONLY AS EFFECTIVE AS THE PEOPLE THAT DO THE WORK. NEW WAYS HELPS COMMUNITIES, WORKFORCE ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH COUNCILS/COMMITTEES, SCHOOLS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, COLLEGES, EMPLOYERS AND THEIR PARTNERS BUILD COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL YOUTH-SERVING SYSTEMS, DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND IMPROVE PRACTICE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE.NEW WAYS PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING AND CAPACITY- BUILDING SERVICES TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND PRIORITIES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH A DESIGN TEAM OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND PRACTITIONERS TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUES, UNCOVER OPPORTUNITIES, CRAFT SOLUTIONS AND OFFER CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT THROUGH A NUMBER OF PROVEN STRATEGIES.NEW WAYS: PROVIDES TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING; FACILITATES STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS; FACILITATES PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES; FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS PEER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITIES; MANAGES EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE PROCUREMENT PROCESSES; DESIGNS, MANAGES, EXECUTES AND FACILITATES SYMPOSIA, INSTITUTES AND FORUMS; DELIVERS EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR PROGRAM STAFF COACHING; DEVELOPS INITIATIVE FRAMEWORKS, PLAYBOOKS, TOOLKITS AND GUIDES TO SUPPORT SYSTEM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND GUIDE LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS OVER TIME.NEW WAYS IS A QUALIFIED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER AND VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND MAYOR'S OFFICE, THE SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRAINING INITIATIVE HOSTED BY THE CALIFORNIA WORKFORCE ASSOCIATION.

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 June 1978.

    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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