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Restoration Christian Ministries

EIN 84-1538967 · Aurora, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RESTORE INDIVIDUALS TO THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN SOCIETY, EQUIPPING THEM WITH SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME COMMUNAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
26.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
28
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$55,900, vice president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $587,765 spent. RESTORATION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, THROUGH THE ACADEMY PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES FOR INFANTS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. RCA CONTINUES TO RENT SPACE AT 15400 E. 5TH PLACE IN AURORA, CO WITH CAPACITY FOR 81 CHILDREN. WE ARE AT CAPACITY AND MAINTAIN A WAITING LIST WITH PARENTS THAT ARE SEEKING CHILDCARE SERVICES WITHIN AURORA. DURING 2024, RCA CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT RESULTING IN MAINTAINING ITS QUALISTAR RATING OF 4.9. RCA ENHANCED AND EXPANDED ITS UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL (UPK) PROGRAM SERVING 24 STUDENTS. OUR FIRST CLASS OF UPK STUDENTS GRADUATED IN MAY OF 2024. RCA CONTINUES TO PURSUE VARIOUS CHILDCARE AND EDUCATIONAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE CRITICAL SERVICES OFFERED BY RCA.
  2. $347,635 spent. RESTORATION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES CONTINUED ITS SAFE PARKING AND SAFE OUTDOOR SPACES (SOS) PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, AND UNSANCTIONED ENCAMPMENTS ACROSS AURORA. WE MAINTAINED SAFE PARKING SPACES FOR 16 VEHICLES AND SOS WITH 50 PALLET SHELTERS HOMES SERVING UP TO 60 INDIVIDUALS AT A TIME. SOS ALLOW UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS TO HAVE A HOUSING-FIRST, RESOURCE-RICH, AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT. THE SOS MODEL ENSURES ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN SERVICES, AS WELL AS RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ALLOW FOR EVERYONE TO MOVE TOWARD STABILITY WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. THE HOUSING FIRST SERVICE MODEL CONNECTS ALL RESIDENTS WITH HOUSING NAVIGATION, JOB ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, HEALTHCARE, AND FOOD SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THEIR TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING. RCM MAINTAINED A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AURORA AND THE SALVATION ARMY TO ENSURE THAT THE SAFE OUTDOOR SPACE REMAINED A VITAL RESOURCE FOR UNHOUSED RESIDENTS AND AN OVERALL ASSET TO THE NEARBY COMMUNITY. AFTER THREE YEARS OF OPERATIONS, WE CEASED OPERATIONS OF THE SOS PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AS WE PREPARED FOR THE START OF CONSTRUCTION OF KINGS CROSSING VILLAGE.
  3. $84,196 spent. RESTORATION CHRISTIAM MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER AS CO-GENERAL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP KINGS CROSSING VILLAGE, A 179-UNIT COMMUNITY FOR ALL AGES AFFORDABLE HOME COMMUNITY SERVING SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH CHILDREN, TOGEHTER WITH INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES. THE UNIT MIX INCLUDES 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOM UNITS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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 February 2012.

    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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