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New Directions Inc

EIN 95-4242745 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW DIRECTIONS, INC. WAS ORGANIZED PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMPOWERING MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES. NEW DIRECTIONS, INC. CONTINUES TO DO BUSINESS AS NEW DIRECTIONS FOR VETERANS (NDVETS).

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
103
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$208,306, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.7 million spent. VA GRANT & PER DIEM (GPD) PROGRAM: BUILDING 116 HOUSES NEW DIRECTION'S 120-BED TRANSITIONAL SHELTER WHERE VETERANS CAN STAY FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. IN 2024, THE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVED VETERANS AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, CLOTHING, FOOD, HOUSING LOCATION AND PLACEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, IT OFFERED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, REMEDIAL EDUCATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $729,974 spent. VA HEALTHCARE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS (HCHV): BUILDING 257 HOUSES NEW DIRECTION'S 18-BED WOMEN'S TRANSITIONAL SHELTER WHERE WOMEN CAN STAY UP TO SIX MONTHS. IN 2024, THE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVED WOMEN VETERANS AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT, CLOTHING, FOOD, HOUSING LOCATION AND PLACEMENT. IN ADDITION, IT OFFERED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, HELPED WITH JOB PLACEMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION.
  3. $613,649 spent. THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) MENTAL HEALTH FULL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (FSP) CLINICAL PROGRAM: ALL CLINICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR VETERANS. CORE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CLINICAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. OUR CLINICAL TEAM IS COMPRISED OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY PRE-LICENSED INTERNS AND TRAINEES, AND LICENSED THERAPISTS. THERAPISTS PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO COORDINATE CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY.

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 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 December 1989.

    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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