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Restorative Justice Partners Inc

EIN 77-0168443 · Marina, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RJP, Inc. works with those affected by conflict, providing support and education to encourage accountability, empathy and reparation.

Income
$399,233
Spending
$396,672
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$85,365, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 June 30, 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)
  1. $122,573 spent. SCHOOLS: 94%(268/283) of program participants rated the RJ Schools workshop/training as useful to better understand the use of restorative justice practices to support school climate and culture transformation. Workshop training provided to 297 adults, the team supported additional on-site support services for 15 adults with restorative practices, trained 22 Peer Mediators, and 165 students were supported through on-site services & peer mediation training by RJP, Inc. throughout Monterey County. Participants added: "The steps toward restoration and resolution are important and well explained."- High School Teacher (YORK) "[What went well was] Actually going through a circle ourselves. Although I tend to react negatively when we have to get up as adults and interact during meetings, but I think this was totally worth it. By going through the steps ourselves, it is easier to imagine what our students will need to do." - Elementary School Teacher (SCESD) "I thought doing a staff respect agreement was useful and beneficial as a school as a whole." - Elementary School Teacher (SCESD) Additionally, Restorative Justice Partners, Inc. enjoyed partnering with the following collaboratives this year: Monterey County Office of Education, School Climate Leadership Team David and Lucile Packard Foundation Salinas Youth Initiative, Community Restorative Justice Commission, Monterey County Blue Ribbon Task Force City of Seaside
  2. $95,157 spent. VIP: Juveniles served: 12 Adults served: 54 Other interesting stats: Students reported increased confidence in their ability to define Restorative Justice (by 27%) from the start of the program. Programming is expanding across the county, now serving people housed in four residential facilities and serving 4 volunteer speakers. Participants added: "This class was so great. I learned so many things in how to communicate with my family and with other people." "I appreciate the speaker coming to tell her story." "To reassure justice to victims. That being a victim does not mean its your fault. Learning to not feel guilt or blame, and how it can take time to heal."
  3. $101,852 spent. VORP: 83 youthful individuals were referred for Victim Offender Reconciliation Services. Additionally, 13 adult community members were trained to become VORP mediators Participants added: "I personally believe how i feel after completing this program is genuinely happy because this program taught me alot not just about how i feel but on how i make others feel and id like to take accountability on that because now i know to ignore and to move on and on how to use my coping mechanisms like going on walks to get steps in, spending time with teammates and working out." "I also understand how crime causes negative ripple effects by spreading harm to victims and communities. Instead, I want to create positive ripple effects by being responsible, working hard, and setting a better example. I am committed to making positive changes in my life and future." "What I learned from the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program is to take responsibility for my actions. My actions can impact the victim in this situation by harming them permanently or severely."

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 June 2025.

    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 March 1988.

    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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