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Restoration International Inc

EIN 36-3689183 · Bastrop, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

It was the mission of Jesus to reconcile men to God,and thus to one another. Likewise, it is our mission to encourage all to be reconciled to God through a daily, active, living faith (Continued on Schedule O, Statement 1)

Income
$430,131
Spending
$400,654
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$68,450, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $353,008 spent. We continue the main activity of our ministry; that of giving live presentations on the topic of practical Christian living. These presentations are transmitted via Internet live-stream once or twice each year, and on satellite TV. Venues include volunteer organized Family Retreats, Marriage Retreats, Family Activity Retreats, church and community seminars. Most of the presentations are given here in the US, but presentations are also given in Europe. All our program Service accomplishment expenses and revenue interrelate and overlap. All expenses and revenue are thus indicated with this Accomplishment One.
  2. THE PRODUCTION OF TV AND INTERNET PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT OUR LIVE PRESENTATIONS. THE OF WRITING OF BOOKS TO SUPPORT OUR LIVE PRESENTATIONS. ALL EXPENSES AND REVENUE ARE THUS INDICTATED WITH THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT ONE.
  3. THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OUR BOOKS. THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OUR AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS ONLINE, ON TV, AND ON DVD, AND ON USB FLASH DRIVES. WE ALSO PRODUCE A MARRIAGE PODCAST. ALL OUR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT EXPENSES AND REVENUE INTERRELATE AND OVERLAP. ALL EXPENSES AND REVENUE THUS INDICATED WITH ACCOMPLISHMENT ONE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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