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Faith Recovery Inc

EIN 54-1162684 · Williamsburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAITH RECOVERY IS A DBHDS LICENSED CLINICAL CHRISTIAN ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVING MEN AGES 18 AND UP. OUR CAMPUS LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL WILLIAMSBURG, VA HAS TWO DBHDS ACCREDITED RECOVERY RESIDENCES WHERE RESIDENTS FIND HOPE AND HEALING. WITHIN THESE RESIDENCES WE PROVIDE A SAFE SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHICH INCLUDES A CLINICALLY MANAGED RECOVERY SERVICES PROGRAM WHICH MEETS STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS. WITH THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICES AND BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE AIM TO TREAT BOTH THE BEHAVIORAL AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS OF ADDICTION, HELPING OUR RESIDENTS TO FIND AND EMBRACE RECOVERY. FAITH RECOVERY IS A NON-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
40
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$93,781, executive di

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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 177% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 2 RECOVERY HOMES THAT COMBINE BOTH CLINICAL COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS. WE TEACH RECOVERY TOOLS, LIFE SKILLS, AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, WITH A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION. THE COMPLETE PROGRAM IS 6 MONTHS IN LENGTH. GRADUATES OF THE FULL PROGRAM MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR 3-6 MONTHS. THIS PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY AS THEY TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. OUR 30 DAY PROGRAM SERVES THOSE MEN AGE 18 AND OLDER WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. DURING THE INTRODUCTION TO THE RECOVERY PHASE RESIDENTS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A SOLID FOUNDATION. THE 30 DAYS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING NEW AND HEALTHY ROUTINES AS RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW A COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE INCLUDING CLINICAL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, ADDICTION EDUCATION LECTURES, 12 STEP MEETINGS, BIBLICAL RECOVERY STUDIES, RELAPSE PREVENTION, LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES, PEER RECOVERY MENTORING, CHAPEL SERVICES AND RECREATION, RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY HOUSING (ROOM AND BOARD). IT IS OUR GOAL TO BRING THE FAMILY INTO THE RECOVERY PROCESS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, COUNSELING REFERRALS, FAMILY MEMBER GROUP SESSIONS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 2 RECOVERY HOMES THAT COMBINE BOTH CLINICAL COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS. WE TEACH RECOVERY TOOLS, LIFE SKILLS, AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, WITH A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION. THE COMPLETE PROGRAM IS 6 MONTHS IN LENGTH. GRADUATES OF THE FULL PROGRAM MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO LIVE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR 3-6 MONTHS. THIS PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY AS THEY TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. OUR 30 DAY PROGRAM SERVES THOSE MEN AGE 18 AND OLDER WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. DURING THE INTRODUCTION TO THE RECOVERY PHASE RESIDENTS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A SOLID FOUNDATION. THE 30 DAYS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING NEW AND HEALTHY ROUTINES AS RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW A COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE INCLUDING CLINICAL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, ADDICTION EDUCATION LECTURES, 12 STEP MEETINGS, BIBLICAL RECOVERY STUDIES, RELAPSE PREVENTION, LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES, PEER RECOVERY MENTORING, CHAPEL SERVICES AND RECREATION, RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY HOUSING (ROOM AND BOARD). IT IS OUR GOAL TO BRING THE FAMILY INTO THE RECOVERY PROCESS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, COUNSELING REFERRALS, FAMILY MEMBER GROUP SESSIONS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES.

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 November 6, 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 December 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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