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Mission Restart Inc

EIN 86-1681204 · Grand Rapids, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mission Restart is a Recovery Community Organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The organization provides peer recovery support services, recovery coaching, recovery community education, harm reduction services, advocacy, and connections to treatment, housing, employment, transportation, and other community resources. Mission Restart works to strengthen recovery capital, reduce stigma, and increase access to recovery support services throughout the communities it serves.

Income
$142,695
Spending
$145,689
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$56,310, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
  1. $101,534 spent. Peer Recovery Support Services: Mission Restart provided peer recovery support services to individuals seeking or maintaining recovery from substance use disorders. Certified Peer Recovery Specialists offered one-on-one recovery coaching, recovery planning, system navigation, transportation support, advocacy, referrals, and linkage to treatment and recovery resources. Services were delivered through community outreach, office-based support, and partnerships with local organizations. The program helped individuals increase recovery capital, access treatment, address barriers to recovery, and strengthen long-term recovery outcomes.
  2. $22,000 spent. Community Outreach and Harm Reduction: Mission Restart conducted community outreach, recovery education, and harm reduction activities throughout the year. Services included the distribution of harm-reduction supplies, overdose-prevention education, recovery resource navigation, community presentations, outreach events, and collaboration with local partners. These efforts increased awareness of recovery resources, reduced barriers to services, and connected individuals and families with recovery support and treatment options.
  3. $22,155 spent. Recovery Community Engagement and Support: Mission Restart organized recovery-focused events, support groups, recovery community activities, and participant assistance programs. Services included recovery meetings, family support activities, participant assistance funds, pet assistance, community events, and volunteer-led recovery initiatives. These activities strengthened recovery support networks, reduced social isolation, and increased engagement in recovery-oriented communities.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 August 2021.

    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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