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Road Recovery Foundation

EIN 13-3946183 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Music Industry driven non-profit dedicated to helping young people develop health coping skills, communications skills, and life skills as they battle addiction and other adversities in their lives

Income
$546,236
Spending
$577,627
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
21
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$80,752, vice president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $227,274 spent. TRAX PROGRAMS VIA OJJDP GRANTS PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT AND PREVENTION FOR AT -RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGED WITH NYS-OASAS SANCTIONED, STATEWIDE, COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH CLUBHOUSES PROMOTING LONG-TERM RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES UNIQUE AND POWERFUL SOLUTIONS AT THE MOST CRITICAL STAGE WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE ARE FACED WITH CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A HEALTHY NETWORK WHILE ENCOUNTERING THE TRIGGERS OF DAILY LIFE. GUIDED BY ROAD RECOVERY AND YOUTH CLUBHOUSE STAFF, AND SUPPORTED BY A GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED PEERS, TRAX PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO FACE THEIR STRUGGLES AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS BY CREATING, PLANNING AND PRESENTING LIVE CONCERT EVENTS AND RECORDING PROJECTS.
  2. $110,984 spent. TRAX PROGRAMS SERVICES - TOTAL FROM PROGRAM RELATED GRANTS
  3. $83,656 spent. TRAX PROGRAMS VIA OJJDP GRANTS PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT AND PREVENTION FOR AT -RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGED WITH NYS-OASAS SANCTIONED, STATEWIDE, COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH CLUBHOUSES PROMOTING LONG-TERM RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES UNIQUE AND POWERFUL SOLUTIONS AT THE MOST CRITICAL STAGE WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE ARE FACED WITH CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A HEALTHY NETWORK WHILE ENCOUNTERING THE TRIGGERS OF DAILY LIFE. GUIDED BY ROAD RECOVERY AND YOUTH CLUBHOUSE STAFF, AND SUPPORTED BY A GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED PEERS, TRAX PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO FACE THEIR STRUGGLES AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS BY CREATING, PLANNING AND PRESENTING LIVE CONCERT EVENTS AND RECORDING PROJECTS.
  4. $22,524 spent. ROAD TRAX PROGRAM THROUGH A MULTI-YEAR GRANT FROM THE SHINEMAKER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOSTER CARE CHILDREN AT CAMP FELIX AND UPLIFTING SUMMER EXPERIENCE. ROAD RECOVERY'S CREATIVE STAFF MENTORS TRAVEL TO THE CAMPGROUNDS TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN A 4-DAY IMMERSIVE AND INTENSIVE ROAD TRAX PROGRAM AT CAMP FELIX WHERE CAMPERS ENGAGE PEER SUPPORT AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS CULMINATING IN A CAMP WIDE LIVE CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE THAT ENABLES YOUNG CAMPERS TO BOND WITH THEIR PEERS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, STAY ACTIVE, NURTURE THEIR CREATIVITY AND CONNECT WITH NATURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Oneohio Recovery Foundation (Westerville, OH), EIN 88-0647873. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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