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Restoration International Ministries

EIN 45-2702832 · Independence, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BRING THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA, TO MINISTER TO THEIR NEEDS, TO BAPTIZE THEM INTO THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, TO ORDAIN AND TRAIN THEIR PRIESTHOOD, TO BLESS THEIR BABIES, TO CONDUCT YOUTH CAMPS AND RETREATS, TO VISIT THE PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES AND ENCOURAGE AND EXHORT THEM TO PRAY AND TO ATTEND TO ALL FAMILY DUTIES AND TO ASSIST THEM IN ANY WAY WE HAVE THE MEANS AND THE OPPORTUNITY, AND ANY OTHER ACTION TO PROMOTE CHRIST'S WORK ON EARTH.

Income
$195,870
Spending
$140,067
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 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 28% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $72,569 spent. ORGANIZED AND CARRIED OUT FOUR MISSIONARY TRIPS TO THE PHILIPPINES AND ONE MISSIONARY TRIP TO TAIWAN. MINISTERED IN NUMEROUS LOCAL CHURCHES/HOMES. PERFORMED 8 BAPTISMS, 27 ADMINISTRATIONS, 5 BABY BLESSINGS AND 10 CONFIRMATIONS. CONDUCTED 5 DAY CAMPS FOR 231 CHILDREN.
  2. $12,475 spent. PROVIDED RENT AND BUILDING ASSISTANCE TO TAIWANESE AND PHILIPPINES LOCAL CHURCHES; SEVERAL CHURCHES AND MISSIONS/GROUPS RECEIVE ONGOING MENTORING AND SUPPORT.
  3. $40,000 spent. PROVIDED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS FOR OVER 40 FARMS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND 12 FARMS PARTIALLY DESTROYED BY FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES IN EARLY 2024 IN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 2011.

    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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