NEW LIFE FOUNDATION
EIN 36-4710533 · Music (A68)
What they do
New Life Foundation is Organized, and Shall Be Operated Exclusively, for Charitable and Educational Purposes (as Such Terms Are Defined In Section 501(c)(3) of The Internal Revenue Code, or The Corresponding Section of Any Future Federal Tax Code (the "Code")), Including, for Such Purposes, The Making of Distributions to Organizations That Qualify As Exempt Organizations Under Section 501(c)(3) of The Code. The Purposes for Which The Corporation is Formed Are As Follows: (i) Providing Music Instruction to Underprivileged Children With Musical Talent; (ii) Providing Young, Classically Trained Musicians With Opportunities to Express Their Talents By Performing Christian Orchestral Music; and (iii) Enabling Students to Share Their Love of Music By Performing In Orphanages and Other Public Venues Both In Their Local Communities and Abroad.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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HYEWON YOONDIRECTOR
JENNY WANGTREASURER
MICHELLE CHOPRESIDENT
STEVE TAEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2012
- Location
- PO Box 5839, Derwood, MD 20855
- County
- Montgomery
- In care of
- Michelle Cho
- Primary officer
- Michelle Cho, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music