Restore Braj
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Restore Braj is dedicated to the development of the area of Braj and the enhancement of the quality of life by supporting programs with primary focus on education, healthcare, environment, women empowerment, Arts and Culture and development.
- Income
- $118,727
- Spending
- $40
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- Of the total estimated $680,000 project cost, approximately $100,000 was spent in 2025 ($480,000 to date) on the construction of a new hostel providing free accommodation for students, volunteers, and teachers. Approximately 100 students participate in person and over 250 online. The hostel now provides free room and board to students, volunteer teachers, and visiting instructors. In addition, Restore Braj offers free accommodation to volunteers supporting healthcare and environmental initiatives, removing any financial burden for those donating their time and skills.
- Throughout the year, Restore Braj supported free primary care, minor surgeries, and eye treatments. All medical and dental professionals served voluntarily, while Restore Braj funded consumables and medicines to ensure no cost to patients. The resources were used from prior years grants.
- Prior Years resources were used for the restoration, repair, and replacement of school facilities. In addition, Restore Braj annually provides uniforms, shoes, books, and tuition support for approximately 300 students, from kindergarten through 10th grade, ensuring access to education for underprivileged families and students without financial barriers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2009.
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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