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Refuge and Restoration

EIN 43-1855293 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Attached Exempt Purpose

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
-45.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
21
Highest pay
$117,098, ex-officio 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 324% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 14 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. $484,472 spent. The R&R Marketplace has the capacity to support more than 17,180 individuals annually through direct or indirect services. This is done by linking holistic services and removing systemic barriers to access for these services necessary to succeed in daily life.
  2. $456,187 spent. R&R Marketplace has served 1800 individuals through all of its pillars and services, as well as the behavioral health center and pharmacy that are on the grounds. R&R Marketplace provides a community-based resource hub that offers a variety of opportunities to create and assist families to thrive. R&R Marketplace is conveniently located within the disadvantaged community of Dellwood. Underserved residents now have easy access to early education, workforce training, small business development, reliable banking, community events, faith community, a restaurant, mental health and pharmacy services, and more. These services were thoughtfully selected based on community needs and the desire to provide services that have otherwise been unavailable to this community. R&R Marketplace is under the leadership of experienced visionaries whose life calling and passion is to serve.
  3. $194,804 spent. The R&R Marketplace has the following accomplishments in 2024, within each of our 5 pillars: Education, Brilliant Angels Academy: Enrollment of 21 children and families, representing 21 families Employment of 20 staff members Workforce, Employ STL: 390 total trainees 10 career development cohorts (list type of programs e.g. IT, healthcare ,etc.) 380 Students, youth and adults served via the cohort 30 mentoring opportunities with St. Louis business leaders Small Business Development, North County Innovation Center: 7 business leadership forums Banking, Midwest BankCentre 1000+ served, loans, other programs, etc. Overarching organization Hosted 10 community events Empowered 85- 125 volunteers Provide healthy food to more than 700+ families annually through the Mobile Food Market
  4. $148,777 spent. Specifically, R&R Marketplace addresses community needs such as economic disparities and employment gaps, societal investment and relationship infrastructure, unemployment and underemployment, and access to education and training. The following outcomes have been measured as a result of the Workforce, Employ STL pillar of R&R Marketplace: Improved mental health and emotional well-being: after completion of the cohort, 88% of participants reported an 8-10 on a scale of 1 to 10 AFTER the cohort, compared to only 30% BEFORE the cohort. Career empowerment: 42% of participants made a career change since attending the cohort Increase in income: 25% of participants reported an increase in income following the training program

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    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 May 2016.

    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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