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Restorative Center Inc

EIN 47-3187307 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceWeak26 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Restorative Center advances and advocates for restorative justice to address the profound issues of social disconnect. We faciliate community and workplace circles, and provide restorative justice tranings for individuals, groups and attorneys.

Income
$422,887
Spending
$504,595
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$130,769, excutive director

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 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $208,114 spent. ADVOCACY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP In 2024, TRC supported the development of young people in schools and community centers to expand the reach of restorative justice. There are progressive possibilities for working with young adults to expand the availability of community circles and the reach of restorative justice. TRC facilitates multiple days of foundational training workshops for teen volunteers, providing the fundamental components of facilitating community circles to develop the skills to facilitate circles so teens can be leaders in grassroots movements of Restorative Justice. TRC granted Youth Fellowships to develop community outreach programs. In addition, TRC team members participated in advanced training to deepen and expand the scope of our work.
  2. $159,037 spent. CIRCLES FOR COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS: In 2024, TRC held restorative justice circles for communities, organizations, and educational institutions. TRC facilitated circles for over 1200 participants, including law enforcement, parolees, educators, students, community activists, judiciary members, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Drawing upon a deep reservoir of real-world experience and models from around the world. TRC develops and codifies unique, teachable, and flexible structures of restorative justice circles. Our work benefits restorative justice for incarceration, community dysfunction, and resilience, reimagining school conflict, and workplace forums for issues including race relations and sexual harassment. We believe restorative justice offers a way forward for workplaces, schools, communities, and this nation to have transformative conversations with humility and humanity. Circles realign our power and voice.
  3. $137,444 spent. TRAINING & WORKSHOPS IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - FOR FEE OR AT NO COST In 2024, TRC trained more than 300 people in restorative justice, including youth leaders, educators, government officials, and community members. TRC directs academic work and training to advance deeper analysis of the impact of restorative justice and the manners in which the potential of restorative justice can be manifest, integrating restorative justice models from across the globe and spiritual traditions of community building, holding space, and transformation. We are committed to offering training to all individuals and providing financial support to those who need it. TRC leads training for individuals, groups, workplaces, and attorneys with a robust training curriculum. We utilize theory-based lectures, the interactive circle experience, skill development, mock circles, as well as small and large group discussions, focusing on our circle keeper code of conduct.

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 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 2024.

    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 April 2015.

    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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