Nonprofit · EIN 95-4253162
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $123,663 | $110,082 | $13,581 | $393,811 | $778,495 | -$384,684 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $89,873 | $86,662 | $3,211 | $369,911 | $768,176 | -$398,265 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $92,094 | $94,527 | -$2,433 | $361,428 | $762,904 | -$401,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $123,640
- of which government grants
- $90,548
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- $81,638
- Depreciation
- $1,771
- Program services (functional)
- $83,983
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,099
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $369,911
- Total assets, end of year
- $393,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $778,495
- Net assets, end of year
- -$384,684
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $346,584
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$384,684
- Gross receipts
- $123,663
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BERMAN PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $383,678 | $62,817 |
| OSCAR VALADEZ | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $296,782 | $26,326 |
| GARY H CARMONA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEYER BERK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD ROSENBLATT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK HERSCHORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KOMP | DIRECTOR FROM 3/13/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY WEBB | DIRECTOR FROM 3/13/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,152,837 | $31,801 |
| Susan Berman PhD | Pres&CEOFr10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $845,940 | $52,392 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finance (Thru 1/23) | 1 | $0 | $303,468 | $1,269 |
| Oscar Valadez | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $256,236 | $23,291 |
| Gary H Carmona | Dir./ Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Meyer Berk | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Rosenblatt | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Herschorn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Dir.(Thru10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Berman PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $636,031 | $60,396 |
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $641,837 | $44,015 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP Finance | 1 | $0 | $305,821 | $14,060 |
| Gary H Carmona | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Meyer Berk | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Rosenblatt | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Herschorn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13130 BURBANK BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-6037
- In care of
- % BARBARA FIRESTONE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- OSCAR VALADEZ
- Signed the 990
- OSCAR VALADEZ, CFO
- Phone
- (818) 781-0360
- Website
- WWW.THEHELPGROUP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4253162 or by the name NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
Program accomplishments
- NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING (NOFL) WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED HOUSING FACILITIES TO YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. NOFL OWNS TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN SAN FERNANDO TO ACCOMMODATE SIX CLIENTS IN EACH FACILITY.THE ORGANIZATION WAS DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF HAVING BEEN AWARDED A HUD 202 GRANT. GRANT FUNDS WERE RECEIVED DURING FISCAL YEARS 1995 AND 1996 AND WERE UTILIZED TO REHABILITATE THE PROPERTIES AS REQUIRED BY HUD AND LICENSING AGENCIES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, A TOTAL OF 9 CLIENTS RESIDED IN THESE GROUP HOMES.Expenses $83,983
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4253162
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $393,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $123,663
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $123,663 | $110,082 | $393,811 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $89,873 | $86,662 | $369,911 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $92,094 | $94,527 | $361,428 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $102,563 | $122,060 | $360,100 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 95-4253162).
Questions about NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING
- What is the EIN of NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING is 95-4253162.
- Is NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING 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 OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names OSCAR VALADEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $123,663, expenses of $110,082 and total assets of $393,811 at year end.
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