Exploring New Horizons
EIN: 942618650 · Santa Cruz, CA · NTEE: C60Z
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.1M |
| Total Expenses | $2.7M |
| Net Assets | $504K |
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Exploring New Horizons Form 990, Revenue, CEO Pay, and IRS Filing Signals
Exploring New Horizons is surfaced here as a decision-ready nonprofit financial profile, not just a charity listing. The page consolidates IRS Form 990 revenue, expenses, assets, tax-exempt classification, executive compensation, mission score, red flags, and year-by-year filing history so donors, researchers, journalists, and grant teams can answer the common search questions around Exploring New Horizons in one place.
Form 990 Filing Summary
12 filing years are available, with latest revenue of $2.7M and expenses of $2.7M.
Revenue and Expenses
Exploring New Horizons reported $2.7M in revenue and $2.7M in expenses, a deficit of $38K.
Executive Compensation
Officer, director, trustee, and key employee pay is reviewed from IRS 990 compensation disclosures when present.
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| Decision Lens | Signal | What to Inspect Next |
|---|---|---|
| Legitimacy | Insufficient Data | Good filing record; no red flags identified |
| Mission spend | Pending | Unknown |
| Financial durability | Grade C | 12 stored filing years |
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About Exploring New Horizons
Exploring New Horizons (EIN: 942618650) is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Cruz, CA, classified under NTEE code C60Z. The organization reported total revenue of $3.1M and total assets of $568K according to its most recent IRS 990 filing. This transparency report provides an AI-powered analysis of Exploring New Horizons's financial health, spending patterns, executive compensation, and overall mission effectiveness based on publicly available IRS data.
Organization Overview
Exploring New Horizons is a mid-size nonprofit that has been operating for 46 years, with 12 years of IRS 990 filings on record (2011–2023). Revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of 2.3%.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
| Total Revenue | $2.7M |
| Total Expenses | $2.7M |
| Surplus / Deficit | $-38,470 |
| Total Assets | $605K |
| Total Liabilities | $101K |
| Net Assets | $504K |
| Operating Margin | -1.4% |
| Debt-to-Asset Ratio | 16.7% |
| Months of Reserves | 2.6 months |
Financial Health Grade: C
In 2023, Exploring New Horizons reported a deficit of $38K with expenses exceeding revenue, holds 2.6 months of operating reserves (limited), has a debt-to-asset ratio of 16.7% (very low leverage).
Financial Trends
Over 12 years of filings (2011–2023), Exploring New Horizons's revenue has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.
| Year | Revenue Change | Expense Change | Asset Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +63.9% | +79.2% | +9.1% |
| 2022 | +406.7% | +341.7% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | -78.3% | -78.4% | -28.7% |
| 2020 | -43.0% | -41.4% | +13.3% |
| 2018 | +3.0% | +8.3% | -20.2% |
IRS Tax-Exempt Classification
| IRS Classification Codes | 2000 |
| IRS Ruling Date | 1980 |
Classification data from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Additional BMF data may be available after enrichment.
AI Analysis Pending
AI enrichment for Exploring New Horizons has not yet been completed. Basic IRS 990 data is shown below. Check back later for a full transparency report including a Mission Score, spending breakdown, executive compensation analysis, and red flags assessment.
Mission Effectiveness Score
NonprofitSpending's AI analysis rates Exploring New Horizons with a Mission Score of 0 out of 100 (Very Poor). This score reflects the organization's overall financial transparency, program spending efficiency, and governance indicators derived from IRS 990 public filings.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
- The organization reported a deficit of $38K, with expenses exceeding revenue.
- Debt-to-asset ratio: 16.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Exploring New Horizons
Is Exploring New Horizons a legitimate charity?
Exploring New Horizons (EIN: 942618650) is a registered tax-exempt nonprofit based in California. It has 12 years of IRS 990 filings on record. Total revenue: $3.1M. No red flags identified. Financial health grade: C.
How does Exploring New Horizons spend its money?
Exploring New Horizons reported $3.1M in total revenue in IRS 990 filings. 12 years of filing data available. Expenses exceeded revenue in the most recent year. Review the full spending breakdown on NonprofitSpending.
Are donations to Exploring New Horizons tax-deductible?
Exploring New Horizons is registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN: 942618650). Donations to most 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Where is Exploring New Horizons located?
Exploring New Horizons is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California and files with the IRS under EIN 942618650. It is classified under NTEE code C60Z.
How many years of IRS 990 filings does Exploring New Horizons have?
Exploring New Horizons has 12 years of IRS 990 filings on record at NonprofitSpending. This extensive filing history provides a strong basis for evaluating long-term financial trends. The most recent filing shows $3.1M in total revenue.
Filing History
IRS 990 filing history for Exploring New Horizons showing financial trends over 12 years of public records:
Over 12 years of IRS 990 filings (2011–2023), Exploring New Horizons's revenue has grown by 32%, moving from $2.1M to $2.7M. Total assets decreased by 15.3% over the same period, from $715K to $605K. Total functional expenses rose by 33.1%, from $2.1M to $2.7M. In its most recent filing year (2023), Exploring New Horizons reported a deficit of $38K, with expenses exceeding revenue. The organization holds $101K in liabilities against $605K in assets (debt-to-asset ratio: 16.7%), resulting in net assets of $504K.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Liabilities | Officer Comp. % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7M | $2.7M | $605K | $101K | — | — |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $1.5M | $555K | $13K | — | — |
| 2021 | $327K | $347K | $564K | $143K | — | — |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $1.6M | $790K | $348K | — | View 990 |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $2.8M | $697K | $59K | — | View 990 |
| 2017 | $2.6M | $2.5M | $874K | $125K | — | View 990 |
| 2016 | $2.6M | $2.5M | $885K | $161K | — | View 990 |
| 2015 | $2.6M | $2.5M | $863K | $193K | — | View 990 |
| 2014 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $704K | $105K | — | View 990 |
| 2013 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $726K | $141K | — | View 990 |
| 2012 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $724K | $130K | — | View 990 |
| 2011 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $715K | $152K | — | View 990 |
Year-by-Year Financial Summary
- 2023: Revenue of $2.7M, expenses of $2.7M, and assets of $605K (revenue +63.9% year-over-year).
- 2022: Revenue of $1.7M, expenses of $1.5M, and assets of $555K (revenue +406.7% year-over-year).
- 2021: Revenue of $327K, expenses of $347K, and assets of $564K (revenue -78.3% year-over-year).
- 2020: Revenue of $1.5M, expenses of $1.6M, and assets of $790K (revenue -43.0% year-over-year).
- 2018: Revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.8M, and assets of $697K (revenue +3.0% year-over-year).
- 2017: Revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.5M, and assets of $874K (revenue -0.8% year-over-year).
- 2016: Revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.5M, and assets of $885K (revenue +1.3% year-over-year).
- 2015: Revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $2.5M, and assets of $863K (revenue +7.8% year-over-year).
- 2014: Revenue of $2.4M, expenses of $2.4M, and assets of $704K (revenue +1.9% year-over-year).
- 2013: Revenue of $2.3M, expenses of $2.3M, and assets of $726K (revenue +5.8% year-over-year).
- 2012: Revenue of $2.2M, expenses of $2.2M, and assets of $724K (revenue +7.0% year-over-year).
- 2011: Revenue of $2.1M, expenses of $2.1M, and assets of $715K.
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Data Sources and Methodology
This transparency report for Exploring New Horizons is generated by NonprofitSpending's AI analysis engine. The data is sourced from publicly available IRS 990 filings accessed through the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS electronic filing records. The Mission Score, spending breakdown, and other analytical insights are produced by artificial intelligence and should be used as one of multiple factors when evaluating a nonprofit organization.
IRS 990 forms are annual information returns that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. These forms provide detailed financial information including revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and compensation of officers. NonprofitSpending processes this data to provide accessible transparency reports for donors, researchers, and the general public.
Disclaimer
AI-generated analysis based on IRS public records. Not financial or legal advice. Verify information directly with the organization.