Restore Dignity
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Restore Dignity hosts the Grief to Grace retreat, a week-long residential program designed for adult survivors of childhood trauma, including neglect, physical, spiritual, and/or sexual abuse. The retreat provides a safe and supportive environment where participants engage in guided healing sessions, reflection, and community support aimed at fostering emotional and spiritual restoration, personal growth, and renewed hope.
- Income
- $221,179
- Spending
- $212,030
- Spent on programs
- 54%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 50%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $12,000, outreach coordinator
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1554% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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, 2025, 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)
- $146,155 spent. Healing Retreats (Primary Program Service) Restore Dignitys primary program service is the provision of healing retreats for individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect. During the reporting year, the organization conducted six retreats, including two in Spanish and four in English, with programming that included service to Native American participants. These retreats provide a safe and supportive environment focused on emotional and spiritual healing, restoration of dignity, and rebuilding hope through facilitated sessions, group support, and guided activities. On average, 90100 participants are served annually through this program. The majority of the organizations resources and efforts are dedicated to this primary program service.
- Post-Retreat Support Groups Restore Dignity provides monthly support groups as a follow-up service for individuals who have previously participated in the organizations retreats. These support groups are held once per month in Tempe and Sedona and serve an average of 20 participants per group. The support groups reinforce healing tools introduced during the retreats, provide ongoing emotional support, and encourage accountability and community connection. This program helps ensure long-term healing and sustained impact beyond the retreat experience.
- $8,068 spent. Team Training During the reporting year, Restore Dignity implemented a team training to enhance the quality of services provided to program participants. Training was conducted by Theresa Burke, creator of the Grief to Grace program. This training equipped volunteer team members with trauma-informed resources, best practices, and practical tools to better support individuals served through Restore Dignitys retreats and support groups. This program strengthened the organizations ability to deliver effective and compassionate services consistent with its charitable mission.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 October 2014.
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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