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25300 BERNWOOD DR STE 1
Bonita Spgs FL 34135-7881
Bonita Spgs FL | IRS ruling year: 2003 | EIN: 11-3678086
NEW HORIZONS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO ARE GROWING UP IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF POVERTY, ACADEMIC FAILURE, AND HOPE ... (More)
NEW HORIZONS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO ARE GROWING UP IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF POVERTY, ACADEMIC FAILURE, AND HOPELESSNESS. FROM ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS WITH 20 CHILDREN IN 2002, NEW HORIZONS CURRENTLY REACHES 600 CHILDREN. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for New Horizons of Southwest is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
New Horizons of Southwest has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 15/15 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 15/15 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 27.70% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 27.70% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 86.82% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 86.82% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (New Horizons of Southwest) or EIN (113678086) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
New Horizons of Southwest cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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New Horizons of Southwest reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
EMPOWERING AT-RISK YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH TUTORING, MENTORING AND FAITH-BUILDING.
New Horizons of Southwest has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
The senior staff studied retention of at-risk students in the New Horizons programs. To understand retention from the client perspective, we interviewed students, parents and community leaders. Based on their feedback, several changes were implemented to encourage student retention in our programs. A few of the changes include; establishing attendance incentives, creating leadership opportunities for 5th graders, including retention discussions in the staff meetings and including retention as a staff performance goal.
Equity Practices - No Data Available - UnscoredEquity Practices - No Data Available - Unscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
New Horizons of Southwest has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
New Horizons of Southwest Florida successfully changes the lives of under-resourced students by providing tutoring, mentoring, faith and character-building programs at our trusted neighborhood clubs.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We are passionate about equipping Southwest Florida's most vulnerable children and teens with the tools they need to succeed in school and life. We want to see all students grow into successful members of our community and graduate from high school with a plan for the future. New Horizons of SWFL currently serves hundreds of K-12 students alongside dedicated volunteers at 10 locations across Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers Florida.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Be the best non-profit organization by building practices of innovation and growth.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Provide the best programs and services to our students and their families.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Be a workplace that fosters a culture of excellence and trust.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
New Horizons invests in its leadership through several strategic ways. The senior leadership has monthly gatherings with professional development topics, speaker(s), book assignments, and other tools to grow as leaders and professionals. The leaders and management meet weekly, called, Strategic Alignment Meeting specifically to build capacity to implement the strategic initiatives of the organization. Staff are provided additional professional development 3 times a year with a two-day mandatory staff training. Staff are also encouraged to participate and be involved in external training and seminars throughout the year.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
When the pandemic started, we pivoted quickly to serve our families and the communities in which they live. Not only did we move quickly to provide tutoring and mentoring online, we provided daily and weekly calls to our families, school information, and resources available. We drove weekly or more to the students’ homes to check on each of our families and help distribute school supplies, cleaning supplies, masks, book bags, art supplies, shoes, and books. We became a beacon of support for many. We went outside of our scope, partnered with organizations and set up food distribution areas, serving any child in the community. We served almost 30,000 meals in 8 weeks. We also saw students bringing the computers to our sites so we could help set up the necessary school applications to connect. We then began to provide food gift cards, care bags, other nonprofit resource information, books, and even art supplies to our most vulnerable children and families during the pandemic.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Adaptability is essential to New Horizons culture of service to students and their families. New Horizons started in 2002 as a small grass-roots organization to share the love of Christ through tutoring and mentoring just under 20 students, called the Super Kids Club. The organization continued to serve families by going door to door, recruiting students to join. The founder, a teacher, dedicated her time, talent and uncompromising love for God and the students with very little in return. In 2013 the board continued to build its capacity as the organization had a volunteer executive director who focused on getting the support needed to expand its after-school programs. New sites and hundreds of students were added to the program. The need for a program for teens was added, along with a targeted program for students entering middle school called, The Super Girls Club and Super Boys Club. New Horizons continued to address the needs of the students and families adding summer programs to help with the learning gap caused by summer break as well as the need for a teen leadership camp. The board continued to strengthen its own capacity and scope and in 2019 hired its first paid executive director. With the experience in leadership, organizational development, and education expertise has allowed New Horizons to weather some of the most vulnerable times for nonprofits. New Horizons was able to maintain all of its programs, provide additional services, wrap support around students and staff alike, and become nationally accredited. Adaptability is part of the corporate culture of New Horizons as we continue to assess, plan and execute sound decisions and actions to fulfill our mission.
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