Nonprofit · EIN 87-2622105
NEW GROWTH PROJECT
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, MI 49341
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $504,958 | $460,004 | $44,954 | $140,152 | $13,966 | $126,186 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $328,925 | $285,726 | $43,199 | $104,349 | $23,117 | $81,232 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $219,075 | $254,410 | -$35,335 | $67,008 | $28,975 | $38,033 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $329,945
- Program service revenue
- $145,108
- Investment income
- $47
- Net income from fundraising events
- $29,858
- Other revenue
- $29,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $134,133
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $223,948
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,550
- Occupancy
- $56,809
- Depreciation
- $9,188
- Program services (functional)
- $449,476
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,528
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $104,349
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,152
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,966
- Net assets, end of year
- $126,186
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,597
- Gross receipts
- $518,980
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 96
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLY VANDUINEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
| PATRICK ELKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRENDAN O'DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDSEE WEIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY URSUL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BETH BANTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATT MUSCAT | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MOLLY NAWROCKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLY VANDUINEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,000 |
| PATRICK ELKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN O'DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEE WEIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOSH SMITH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY URSUL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH BANTA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT MUSCAT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLY VANDUINEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,000 |
| PATRICK ELKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRENDAN O'DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDSEE WEIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOSH SMITH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY URSUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8605 PETERSON ST NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-9514
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL, 6800 TURNBERRY DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (313) 223-3127
- Website
- WWW.THENEWGROWTHPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NIENHUIS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Mission
NEW GROWTH PROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT THAT WILL CULTIVATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE ART OF FARMING. MOST INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (IDD) STRUGGLE TO FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION, THIS POPULATION SUFFERS FROM ISOLATION AND A LACK OF PEER-TO-PEER INTERACTION. NEW GROWTH PROJECT WILL OFFER EMPLOYMENT VIA PEER-TO-PEER COACHING IN A FARM SETTING SO THAT OUR CLIENTS CAN EXPERIENCE SUCCESS, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE FARM TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.Expenses $449,476 · revenue $145,108
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2622105
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,152
- Income (IRS master file)
- $518,980
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $504,958 | $460,004 | $140,152 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $328,925 | $285,726 | $104,349 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $219,075 | $254,410 | $67,008 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $280,058 | $234,122 | $110,750 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-2622105).
Questions about NEW GROWTH PROJECT
- What is the EIN of NEW GROWTH PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW GROWTH PROJECT is 87-2622105.
- Is NEW GROWTH PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to NEW GROWTH PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW GROWTH PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW GROWTH PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW GROWTH PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW GROWTH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTINE O'DRISCOLL.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW GROWTH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (CARLY VANDUINEN, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does NEW GROWTH PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $504,958, expenses of $460,004 and total assets of $140,152 at year end.
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