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Restoration Ministries Inc

EIN 36-3552070 · Harvey, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPACT LIVES IN A WAY THAT WILL RESTORE HOPE TO PEOPLE AND BRING LASTING CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEN AND WOMEN WITH HISTORIES OF ADDICTION AND AT-RISK, UNDERSERVED YOUTH, AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING IN POVERTY.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
67
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$255,403, ceo & 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: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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. $5.7 million spent. FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY GARDEN. SINCE 1990, WE HAVE OPERATED A WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY AND SERVE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH SUBURBS EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM 8:30 - 12:30. AS PART OF THE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY WE HAVE A WELL-STOCKED PANTRY WHERE CLIENTS USE GROCERY CARTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR GROCERIES. WE ALSO HAVE A 15 RASIED-BED COMMUNITY GARDEN THAT PROVIDES PRODUCE FOR OUR PANTRY CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS - OUR TWO THRIFT STORES PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT TO RESIDENTS OF OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS, HARVEY HOUSE AND TABITHA HOUSE, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LIMITED WORK SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. THE STORES ALSO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY FURNITURE, CLOTHING, APPLIANCES AND JOBS AT AFFORDABLE LOW PRICES.
  3. $609,278 spent. HARVEY HOUSE FOR MEN AND TABITHA HOUSE FOR WOMEN ARE OUR FREE CHRISTIAN-BASED 18-MONTH RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH HISTORIES OF DRUG ADDICTIONS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS. DURING THESE 18-MONTH PROGRAMS, RESIDENTS LEARN NEW LIFE SKILLS, REBUILD BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS AND OBTAIN JOB TRAINING. HARVEY HOUSE (MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM) HAS CAPACITY FOR 36 PARTICIPANTS. TABITHA HOUSE (WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM) HAS CAPACITY FOR 12 WOMEN.
  4. $559,914 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - IN 2024, MORE THAN 750 AT-RISK, UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND TEENS PARTICIPATED IN A PROJECT INTERCEPT PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOMEWORK HELP & TUTORING, HARVEY BOXING CLUB, SULLIVAN ARTS EDUCATION CENTER, SUMMER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT DAY CAMP, AND KIDS CAFE, AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM AND SUMMER MEALS. PROGRAMS MEET MONDAY - FRIDAY. THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH IMPROVE ACADEMICALLY, INCREASE THEIR READING AND MATH SKILLS, IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND AVOID DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS.

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 2025.

    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 March 1989.

    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.

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