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Grace Alternative to Incarceration Inc

EIN 84-4604026 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Grace Alternative curriculum systematically assists students in developing the skills they need to enhance their personal and social conflicts by constructing relationship-building activities counseling restorative practice circles and mental health discussions with students. Restorative practices are woven throughout the curriculum to encourage accountability empathy and community healing by guiding students to reflect on the impact of their actions and engage in meaningful problem-solving with peers and staff. Our goal is to empower these young individuals to break the destructive habits hindering their school and community success. Through restorative circles peer mediation and collaborative reflection we strive to instill a sense of commitment in young people encouraging pro-social behavior strong interpersonal skills and a hopeful outlook on their future.

Income
$581,196
Spending
$451,200
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$190,000, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $423,200 spent. Grace Alternative curriculum systematically assists students in developing the skills they need to enhance their personal and social conflicts by constructing relationship-building activities counseling restorative practice circles and mental health discussions with students. Restorative practices are woven throughout the curriculum to encourage accountability empathy and community healing by guiding students to reflect on the impact of their actions and engage in meaningful problem-solving with peers and staff. Our goal is to empower these young individuals to break the destructive habits hindering their school and community success. Through restorative circles peer mediation and collaborative reflection we strive to instill a sense of commitment in young people encouraging pro-social behavior strong interpersonal skills and a hopeful outlook on their future. In addition the curriculum incorporates gang affirmation awareness which educates students on the dangers consequences and social impacts of gang involvement. Through open discussions reflective exercises restorative dialogues and positive identity-building activities students learn to recognize the risks of gang affiliation affirm their commitment to safe and constructive life choices and strengthen their personal resilience against negative peer influences.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 2020.

    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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