New Avenues to Independence
New Avenues to Independence reported $17.3 million in revenue and $15.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $85.01 went to program services, $14.28 to management and general costs and $0.71 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 94.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $169,996 (CEO AS OF 4/1/24). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 20% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 94.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $169,996 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.08% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 7 of 7 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSince 1952, New Avenues has provided homes for individuals with disabilities in intermediate care facilities. Each person receives a personalized service plan to guide their development of skillsfor greater independence. Our professional staff and consultants deliver a full range of assistive therapies-such as speech, music, recreational, physical, and occupational therapy-tailored to individual needs and goals. Our clinical services team, including nurses, ensures comprehensive health care and support for each individual served
New Avenues' community-based services program supports adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who seek residential assistance for daily living and community engagement. Our approach is to listen and tailor services to help each individual achieve their goals. We focus on fostering the highest possible independence-whether by helping build relationships with housemates or connecting individuals to community opportunities. Over time, services are designed to gradually reduce as individuals develop the skills and social connections needed to participate in community life…
New Avenues offers inclusion services for adults with disabilities, supporting their active engagement in community life and competitive employment. Our personalized services help individuals achieve personal and professional goals, working one-on-one or in small groups (typically four or fewer) within public community settings. We prioritize using non-disability-specific resources, like public transportation. Our focus is to foster maximum independence through real-life teaching and coaching, helping individuals build community relationships. Services gradually reduce as each person gains…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO AS OF 4/1/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,863 | $0 | $20,133 | $169,996 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,078 | $0 | $32,315 | $162,393 |
| CFO FROM 1/30/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $108,424 | $0 | $13,048 | $121,472 |
| CFO THRU 1/30/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $54,208 | $0 | $4,888 | $59,096 |
| CEO THRU 1/7/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $22,475 | $0 | $2,748 | $25,223 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from New Avenues to Independence (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $538K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b7 · 7 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5392
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MOORE'S HELPING HANDS Maintenance | $429,139 |
| LC FLUHARTY CONSTRUCTION LLC Construction | $302,821 |
| TRANSFRM It services | $153,470 |
| ESC OF THE WESTERN RESERVE Activity personnel contract | $127,137 |
| BRIGHTSTAR Habilitation staff contract | $116,735 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to New Avenues to Independence totaling $64,054 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 New Avenues to Independence spent in 2024, $85.01 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of New Avenues to Independence's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, New Avenues to Independence reported that 85.0% of its $15.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.3% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does New Avenues to Independence pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation New Avenues to Independence reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $169,996, for the role of CEO AS OF 4/1/24 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does New Avenues to Independence get its money?
Of $17.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 4.8% came from contributions and grants (including 1.3% from government grants) and 94.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is New Avenues to Independence a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 34-0871661 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523219349306787 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349310164 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323199349305457 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223199349321502 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103199349319330 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202003219349323550 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 34-0871661: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.