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Abilene Restoration Ministries

EIN 85-1348409 · Abilene, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To operate a residential mental health and substance abuse facility that will serve men with addictive disorders by providing residential accomodations, substance abuse treatment including individual, group, and family counseling, life-skills and job placement training, case management, and an array of necessary recovery support services.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
42
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$129,072, ceo

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 166% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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. $478,900 spent. Biblical - The Bible is the foundation. Daily, the men are required to maintain both individual and group devotions. Biblical milestones are set throughout the program, but must be sought out by each man individually. Attend classes designated for prayer and evangelism.
  2. $478,900 spent. Clinical - Clinical program is designed to provide program participants with the structured care and support they need to achieve long term recovery. We utilize both PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) programs to make sure our team is able to provide the right level of care to each client based on their needs. Throughout the first 90 days, clients will engage in a combination of group therapy, individual counseling, psychoeducation, and skill-building classes to address the root causes of their struggles and develop coping strategies for sustainable recovery. Our licensed therapists will work closely with each client to create an individualized treatment plan that evolves over the course of the program, ensuring continued progress and a focus on long-term wellness. Our goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where clients can develop the skills they need to succeed in lasting recovery.
  3. $478,900 spent. Transitional & Sober Living - Work or education starts in the transitional phase. Job placement has occurred and for this final season, the client is required to maintain his recovery and take on the responsibilities of life, i.e., paying rent and cooking for himself. Sober living is a lifestyle and a structured environment that supports abstinence from drugs and alcohol to aid in recovery and independent living. Sober Living provides a community with a zero-tolerance policy, random drug testing, curfews and mandatory attendance at recovery meetings, helping residents rebuild a structured life through peer support and accountability.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2020.

    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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