Nonprofit · EIN 16-1627540
NEW THING INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · IPSWICH, MA 01938
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,918 | $90,373 | $8,545 | $49,189 | $0 | $49,189 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,543 | $120,087 | -$23,544 | $4,644 | $0 | $4,644 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $102,382 | $111,736 | -$9,354 | $28,188 | $0 | $28,188 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $98,918
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $51,590
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,542
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,100
- Occupancy
- $3,600
- Other expenses
- $9,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,189
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,189
- Gross receipts
- $98,918
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Brendel | President | 10 | $0 |
| Kristina Brendel | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Heidi Barnes | Clerk | 2 | $0 |
| Dale Berkey | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Jones | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Brendel | President | 4 | $0 |
| Kristina Brendel | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ruth Machiewicz | Clerk | 2 | $0 |
| Dale Berkey | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Brendel | President | 5 | $0 |
| Kristina Brendel | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Ruth Machiewicz | Clerk | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dale Berkey | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 403 LINEBROOK RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1031
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kristina Brendel, Treasurer
- Phone
- (978) 238-8848
- Website
- www.newthing.net
Mission
Christian humanitarian aid ministry
Program accomplishments
- Provided Life Starter Kits, including the basis necessities to live (sheets, blankets, pots & pans, tea kettle, etc, plus laptop computers for those going on to university) for orphans aging out of the system in Kobryn, Belarus. This program served 16 orphans.grants $9,910
- Supported the importation and distribution of goods from western Europe, including 6 shipments weighing over 3000- kgs, including clothing, medical equipment and supplies, furniture, non-perishable food. These goods were distributed to hundreds of facilities and thousands of individuals across Belarusgrants $23,390
- Overnight Stay homeless shelter in Minsk: Obtained and distributed crucial medications, food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, antiseptics, toilet paper, underwear, and more - plus urgently important connections to medical, dental, and legal help (especially with passports and documentation). Approximately 404 people servedgrants $3,780
- Project "Assistance to the Osipovichi Boarding School" - 6000 Number of residents: 84 children Goal: Strengthening the material and technical base of the boarding school through the purchase of medicines, medical equipment, and carrying out repair work.grants $6,000
- Project "New year & Christmas in Kobryn Children's Village " Number of participants: 107 children (aged 3 to 18) Goal: To organize festive New Year and Christmas events by donating fruit (tangerines, pomegranates, bananas) ($1100), an animation program ($200), sweet gifts ($1000), two large fireworks displays ($700), food for the holiday feast, New Year's decorations, and transportation costs ($500).grants $3,500
- Project "Assistance to disabled children and young disabled people of Dzerzhinsk" Number of children: 20-35 disabled children and young disabled people living in Dzerzhinsk and Dzerzhinsky district. Goal: health improvement, physical and psychological rehabilitation of disabled people through developmental and entertainment activities (transportation costs Minsk-Dzerzhinsk-Minsk, purchase of fruits and food for treats, stationery and materials for creativity), as well as the organization of a summer camp in August 2025 (rent of a recreation center and transport, purchase of food, payment of staff: educators, medical worker, psychologist, cook).grants $3,500
- Project "Timofey" - Providing annual assistance to Timofey, a disabled child from Kobryn Children's Village (purchase of diapers, special sanitary and hygienic products, waterproof sheets, an orthopedic mattress, medications, vitamin complexes, etc.)grants $1,500
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1627540
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,918
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $98,918 | $90,373 | $49,189 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $96,543 | $120,087 | $4,644 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $102,382 | $111,736 | $28,188 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 16-1627540).
Questions about NEW THING INC
- What is the EIN of NEW THING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW THING INC is 16-1627540.
- Is NEW THING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to NEW THING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW THING INC 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 THING INC 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 THING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW THING INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEW THING INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,918, expenses of $90,373 and total assets of $49,189 at year end.
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