Restore Nyc Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RESTORE NYC IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING HOLISTIC LONG-TERM AFTERCARE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING IN NEW YORK CITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS TRAFFICKED AND OFFERING COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SERVICES. WE MEASURE IMPACT TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICES AND SHARE OUR LEARNINGS THROUGH TARGETED TRAININGS TO FRONT-LINE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IDENTIFY MORE SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING.
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $171,734, cfo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $3.2 million spent. All programsIn FY25, Restore received 328 referrals, supported 191 survivors and individuals at risk, and delivered core services to 188 survivors. Restore continued to deepen its integrated, survivor-centered model by strengthening coordination across programs, refining service infrastructure, and responding adaptively to survivor needs. Across Client Services, Housing, and Economic Empowerment, Restore emphasized continuity of care, survivor choice, and long-term outcomes through trauma-informed practice informed by data and survivor feedback.Client ServicesIn FY25, Restore's Client Services program supported 130 survivors and individuals at risk through trauma-informed, survivor-centered services promoting safety, stability, and long-term healing. Core services included case management for 125 clients, individual counseling for 8 clients, and group counseling for 6 clients. Additionally, 155 individuals received short-term resource coordination, and 10 clients received emergency interventions including hotel placements when safety concerns required urgent action.Client Services maintained access, consistency, and quality of care amid sustained demand and staffing gaps through goal-oriented, individualized service planning centering survivor choice and self-determination while addressing safety planning, housing stability, mental well-being, healthcare access, legal advocacy, and economic stability. The team ensured continuity of care and minimized service disruption despite staffing challenges.Restore refined its trauma-informed infrastructure to balance survivor access with staff sustainability. Case assignment practices evolved to prioritize timely engagement while incorporating staff communication around emotional capacity and secondary trauma, allowing the program to remain accessible while supporting staff well-being and preserving quality survivor engagement.Client Services expanded therapeutic offerings to meet diverse survivor needs. Restore conducted a pilot of a newly developed trauma-informed group therapy curriculum designed to support survivors in processing trauma, building emotional regulation skills, and strengthening peer connection. The pilot assessed curriculum structure, pacing, and accessibility while gathering feedback from participants and facilitators to inform refinements for broader future use.Restore leveraged community partnerships to supplement in-house services and connect survivors to specialized external supports when indicated. Across all services, Restore prioritized dignity, transparency, and informed consent, ensuring survivors understood their options and remained active participants in decision-making throughout their engagement.HousingIn FY25, Restore served 58 clients through its Housing program, including 33 in rapid re-housing and 35 through flexible funding. The transitional home provided housing to 9 survivors, and emergency hotel partnerships served 10 survivors. Overall, 81% of clients were housed within six months of intake.A major milestone was successful implementation of Restore's HUD-funded Rapid Re-Housing program. During its first year, Restore housed 15 of 17 enrolled clients, an achievement commended by NYC's Continuum of Care (CoC), demonstrating Restore's capacity to operationalize complex federal funding while maintaining survivor-centered, trauma-informed practices.Restore strengthened housing infrastructure by developing a comprehensive program model delineating roles and responsibilities. Housing Case Managers now focus exclusively on housing-related activities, improving coordination, accountability, and outcomes. Restore implemented formal housing program orientation for all participants, establishing clear expectations, outlining rights and responsibilities, and reinforcing commitment to dignity, choice, and informed consent.Restore implemented enhanced housing outreach strategies to expand access and strengthen partnerships with landlords, housing providers, and community organizations. A dedicated Manager of Rapid Re-Housing role was established to oversee outreach, partnership development, and stakeholder coordination, increasing capacity to identify housing opportunities and support timely, stable placements.Restore demonstrated leadership beyond direct services through active participation in citywide initiatives. We remained an active member of the Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force Shelter Subcommittee alongside Safe Horizon, Brooklyn DA's Office, and FBI New York Office, contributing to system-level efforts to strengthen housing responses for trafficking survivors. Additionally, Restore participated in the Domestic Violence Committee of NYC's Continuum of Care, informing survivor-centered housing policy and funding priorities citywide.Economic EmpowermentIn FY25, the Economic Empowerment (EE) Program served 93 clients, including 44 in Job Readiness classes, 31 through Direct Hire (job placement), 10 in Entrepreneurship Training, 18 in Entrepreneurship Incubation, 22 in Job Retention, and 8 in Career Development. Additionally, 12 clients received Education Financial Assistance for certification exams, licensing fees, and tuition aligned with their career goals.The EE program strengthened clients' employment readiness and workplace success through Supportive Services and Career Development programming. Supportive Services maintained strong outcomes with 81% completion rate and 100% of graduates completing professional resumes. Restore successfully executed the Future in Training (FIT) Hospitality curriculum in collaboration with Marriott International and University of Maryland SAFE Center, resulting in one client securing hospitality employment. During FY25, Restore completed a pilot Career Development program for employed survivors seeking professional growth. Program graduates demonstrated 100% increase in soft skills per post-program assessments.Employment placement and retention outcomes exceeded benchmarks.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 February 2006.
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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