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Restoreokc Inc

EIN 81-5470507 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESTOREOKC IS A PLACE-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY THAT EXISTS TO RESTORE HEALTH, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT ALONGSIDE NEIGHBORS IN NORTHEAST OKC SO THAT FAMILIES CAN BREAK GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF POVERTY AND OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY CAN FLOURISH.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
166
Volunteers
1,753
Highest pay
$118,962, executive 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. RESTOREOKC EMPLOYMENT CREATES WORKFORCE PATHWAYS SO THAT WHOLE FAMILIES CAN OVERCOME BARRIERS AND FLOURISH ACROSS THEIR WHOLE LIVES. THROUGH SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN FARMING, CULINARY ARTS, CLEANING, AND TRADES, WE EMPLOY AND TRAIN ADULTS FACING BARRIERS SUCH AS RE-ENTRY OR RECOVERY. PAID YOUTH INTERNSHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS PROVIDE CAREER EXPOSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE, CULINARY, AND TECHNICAL TRADES. THESE TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMS COMBINE SKILLS TRAINING, INCOME, AND MENTORING TO INTERRUPT CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
  2. $460,694 spent. RESTOREOKC RESIDENCES RESTORES HOUSING STABILITY TO HELP WHOLE FAMILIES BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY AND BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH. WE REPAIR HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS, ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE RENTALS, AND PROVIDE RENT-TO-OWN PATHWAYS THROUGH THE RESTORE HOMES INVESTMENT FUND. THESE PROGRAMS ENSURE NEIGHBORS HAVE SAFE, DIGNIFIED, AND STABLE HOUSING AS THE FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IS FLOURISHING.
  3. $167,034 spent. RESTOREOKC EDUCATION STRENGTHENS EDUCATION AS PART OF OUR MISSION TO SEE WHOLE FAMILIES FLOURISH ACROSS THEIR WHOLE LIVES. WE INVEST IN TEACHER RETENTION AND SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING AND CLASSROOM RESOURCES; PROVIDE STUDENT SUPPORT THROUGH TUTORING AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE; AND WALK ALONGSIDE FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT SPECIALISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILD WELFARE. WE ALSO MEET PRACTICAL NEEDS THROUGH OUR UNIFORM CLOSET AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, ENSURING STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE WITH DIGNITY AND CONFIDENCE.
  4. $129,056 spent. RESTOREOKC HEALTH ADVANCES COMMUNITY HEALTH AS PART OF OUR MISSION TO SEE WHOLE FAMILIES BREAK CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND FLOURISH FOR LIFE. THROUGH THE MARKET AT EASTPOINT GROCERY STORE, OUR URBAN FARM, FOOD RX AND FOOD LOYALTY PROGRAMS, AND MOBILE DENTAL/VISION CLINICS, WE EXPAND AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND PREVENTATIVE CARE. THESE EFFORTS ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT SHORTEN LIFE EXPECTANCY AND EQUIP NEIGHBORS WITH RESOURCES TO THRIVE.

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 September 2017.

    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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