Restoring Eden
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Restoring Eden is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic ecosystems and solutions that improve quality of life in communities worldwide. In 2024 we advanced this mission through sustainable real estate investments and strategic outreach. Our first property acquired in 2022 continued generating rental income to support frontline organizations combatting human trafficking. We also began exterior rehabilitation on a second property purchased in late 2023. By transforming this long-neglected structure into a source of hope and renewal on a street where neighbors have been working to revitalize and improve the community. We were also able to speak to over 800 attendees at the 2024 Makeup and Hairstylist Guild Awards raising awareness about our mission. Additionally we launched a podcast highlighting the voices of frontline workers and offering practical ways for the public to engage in the fight against human trafficking.
- Income
- $75,979
- Spending
- $68,524
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $54,650 spent. Program Service 2: We continued the rehabilitation of a second residential property purchased in late 2023 investing in both structural and aesthetic improvements focused on the exterior as well as ongoing maintenance. Holding costs such as taxes insurance utilities lawn care and surveillance were also incurred to preserve the property during this phase. This property is expected to begin generating sustainable income in 2025 furthering our mission of creating long-term funding sources for anti-trafficking efforts. The renovation also contributed to revitalizing a distressed street in Dayton Ohio.
- $11,183 spent. Program Service 1: Direct Financial Support to Anti-Trafficking Organizations. In 2024 we generated income through a rental property acquired in 2022 using those funds to provide $8,702 in direct financial support to frontline anti-trafficking organizations. Additional program-realated expenses included $2,481 in property managemet taxes insurance and maintenance to sustain this giving model. Our efforts supported organizations working with survivors and prevention efforts.
- $2,665 spent. Program Service 3: Public Engagement and Awareness Tools. We maintained outreach and donor engagement tools including subscriptions to Bloomerang donor managment and Mailchimp email marketing as well as editing software to support ongoing communication. in February 2024 we also participated in a brief awareness-raising segment at the Makeup & Hairstylist Guild Awards. In 2024 we also launched the EDEN podcast to amplify the voices of frontline workers and educate the public. The platform has helped raise awareness and encourage involvement. Combined these outreach efforts reached over 800 individuals contributing to increased engagement and donor interest.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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