Winter Center for Restorative Justice
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
COMMUNITY APPROACH TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE; CREATE AND COORDINATE A NETWORK TO SUPPORT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTION, EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTIONS AND REINTEGRATION; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES (barrier reductions); LOW INCOME RESIDENT SERVICES AND HOUSING; RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- Income
- $90,291
- Spending
- $56,293
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
- Employees
- 1
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: 65 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 88 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $8,754 spent. Comprehensive emergency services: (total $8,754.77) provide services to twelve Kansas counties and two Missouri counties and in regions where partners serve (WI, AZ, MN) in the following areas of assistance: Rents and Mortgages, Utilities, Education, employment and transportation, Food, clothing and medical. Activity's objective is to reduce crime by providing services for basic needs and empowerment for high risk individuals and families in need.
- $810 spent. OUTREACH Services for Youth and Elderly: $810 Outreach includes connecting youth, seniors, interfaith, multicultural populations, caregivers, mentors and learners. From tending gardens to producing videos/theater to art fairs, community service opportunities, cultural engagement, service learning and caregiver support. This program provides Affordable Housing through Winter Center's ownership (Limited Partnership-LP) of affordable and rent assisted housing complexes for seniors, families in rural areas (Income and Regulation Guidelines apply). In addition, affordable housing program services are designed to increase the quality of life and broaden the horizons of the 'mature' citizens of rural Kansas. By connecting youth and seniors, enriched engagement and connection is provided to both. It also assists children who are in the care of their grandparents. Over 300 volunteers and participants with more than 20 engagement events.
- $2,000 spent. Restorative Justice Services: Restorative Justice is a systemic response to wrong doing that emphasizes healing the wounds of victims, offenders and communities impacted by criminal behaviors. We identify and take steps to repair harm, involving all stakeholders and transform the traditional relationships between communities and the victim in the justice process. Overall we mentored more than 7 cases statewide and $2,000 in financial support. We consider community outreach restorative by bridging varied populations through shared connection and experience. Outreach is listed above: Outreach includes connecting youth, seniors, interfaith, multicultural populations, caregivers, mentors and learners. From tending gardens to producing videos to art fairs, community service opportunities, cultural engagement and exchange, service learning and caregiver support.
- Low Income Resident Services and Housing: $32599: This program provides affordable housing through Winter Center's ownership (Limited Partnership-LP) of Affordable and Rent Assisted housing complexes (Income and Regulation guidelines apply). Resident services at such properties include outreach and events for at risk individuals to gain leadership skills and actively engage in the betterment of their community (including youth programs, adult/senior empowerment programs, tenant associations). We served over 150 participants in KS. We also offer resident empowerment programs, mentoring and training when possible. Program funds included in outreach and here via K-1.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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