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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2025 Expires: September 2027

New Futures, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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3419 Venona Ave NW
Huntsville, AL, 35810-3414

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

New Futures, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Transforming the lives of homeless families through shelter, advocacy, and resources.

Year, State Incorporated:
1996, AL

New Futures Family Lodge is a 13-room 501(c)3 (non-profit) homeless shelter located in Huntsville, Alabama that supports homeless families looking to regain stability and reshape their lives. New Futures is the only homeless shelter in North Alabama that allows families to reside in a unit together to maintain healthy relationships, to allow families the opportunity to thrive as they seek permanent housing and financial security. New Futures relies on our community to help support and fund our efforts, from providing food and basic needs for our residents, to engaging residents in life skills workshops and case management and aiding in transitioning towards a "new future" of stability and consistency.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, New Futures, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program services $269,837
Total Program Expenses $269,837

Chief Executive
Tayna Rains, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Jim Dwyer, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
10

Paid Staff Size
4

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 4.23%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on New Futures, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $126,953
Grants $68,746
Program income $36,450
Interest $3,917
Fund raising $1,402
Miscellaneous $321
Total Income $237,789

Programs: 92% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $237,789
Total expenses: $293,865
  Program expenses $269,837
  Fundraising expenses $8,344
  Administrative expenses $15,684
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-56,076
Beginning Net Assets $237,563
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $181,487
Total Liabilities $320,733
Total Assets $502,220

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