Restoration Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Restoration Ministries is an independent ministry founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our focus is to do God's will, His way, in daily portions. We are dedicated to helping others pursue a deeper relationship with God so they might see not only Who God is, but to see themselves through God's eyes. We are helping to prepare the Bride of Christ to restore God's creation - people, places and things through prayer.We are called to love others. Part of loving is through meeting the materialneeds of others as God highlights and directs.
- Income
- $23,701
- Spending
- $162,634
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 74.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 92%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $38,160, pres/treasurer
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 74.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 586% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (1)
- $138,241 spent. Trained a group of missionaries in Argentina in how to effectively pray for people. Prayed for numerous people in both Argentina and the USA. Ministered regularly at a home for survivors of sex trafficking; praying for both staff and residents. Provided benevolence funders for ministry members to reach out to people in need in their communities. Provided benevolence funds for a family whose home was severely damaged by a hurricane, for a vehicle for a missionary family, for a team of missionaries ministering to people in need throughout the USA and for a 501(c)3 ministry. We also held weekly Bible studies, Covered travel expenses for training for volunteers.
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 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 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 November 2018.
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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