Hope Restored
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Restore Haiti exists to provide education, nutrition, medical care, and spiritual development for children and families in Jacmel, Matador, and Carrefour, Haiti.
- Income
- $491,650
- Spending
- $528,138
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 46% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
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
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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)
- $258,850 spent. Sponsorship and Education Programs - In 2024, over 650 students received tuition, uniforms, and school supplies; hundreds more received school materials and Christmas assistance. Sponsorship and Education Programs (4a): Restore Haiti provides educational access for children in Jacmel, Matador, and Carrefour. In 2024 the organization supported more than 650 sponsored students with school tuition, uniforms, supplies, and testing fees, while hundreds more received school materials and Christmas assistance. These programs help students remain in school and strengthen their communities.
- $133,767 spent. Feeding and Nutrition Programs - Daily meals provided to students and families through local kitchens and partner schools in Haiti. Feeding and Nutrition Programs (4b): Daily meals are provided to students and community members who would otherwise face food insecurity. Local kitchens operated by Haitian staff prepare hot meals and beverages each school day, improving attendance and academic performance. Additional food supplies are distributed to families during holiday outreach events.
- $63,744 spent. Community Development and Relief Efforts - Facility repairs, emergency aid, and community projects coordinated through the Haitian leadership team. Community Development and Relief Efforts (4c): Restore Haiti funds facility repairs, emergency relief, and community projects managed by its Haitian leadership team. These initiatives improve infrastructure and support economic stability in partner communities. Mission trips have been on hold since 2019 due to security concerns, but all programs continue through local staff.
- $7,770 spent. Additional services not covered by core services.
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 November 6, 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 September 2010.
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 November 4, 2026.
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