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Recovery Alive Inc

EIN 87-2049283 · Smithfield, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Recovery Alive is a church revolution inspiring community revival through personal recovery. Recovery Alive Inc. now has approximately 120 dedicated volunteers working directly with the nonprofit side of the organization. Together, we are launching new ministry startups and opening new RA Homes to bring hope, healing, and transformation to even more lives.

Income
$745,719
Spending
$720,332
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
3
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$70,541, national outreach director

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 49% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 141% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $347,792 spent. Ministry Grants - In West Virginia, Recovery Alive received grant funding to support the restoration of a historic Victorian-style home, now known as Restoring Victoria. Through the generosity of the grant and with the dedicated efforts of local churches, community organizations, individuals from across West Virginia and Ohio, and a group of passionate college students, we were able to fully restore the home to provide a safe, supportive environment for women in recovery. In Alabama, Recovery Alive was honored to witness the power of community through a highly successful golf tournament fundraiser, which brought together local businesses, churches, and individuals, all united around the mission of bringing hope and healing through Christ-centered recovery.
  2. $78,301 spent. Curriculum (Purchases for Resale & Book Editing & Design) - Curriculum writing, design, production and distribution costs for RA Handbook (participant handbooks) and RA Guidebook (for churches that are starting RA ministries).
  3. $43,430 spent. Recovery Alive Homes By the close of 2024, Recovery Alive Homes has successfully opened and is operating six fully active homes across North Carolina, West Virginia, and Alabama. Each home provides a safe, structured, and Christ-centered environment where individuals in recovery can heal, rebuild, and pursue a new way of life. Our homes are intentionally designed to serve individuals coming directly from treatment centers, jails, prisons, and other critical transition points providing an essential bridge to long-term recovery, community reintegration, and personal transformation. Each home operates under a model of community accountability, faith-based recovery principles, and peer leadership. Residents participate in Recovery Alives structured 12-step program, engage in life-skills development, attend local church services, and are supported by trained mentors and staff who walk alongside them in their recovery journey.
  4. $34,176 spent. Missions & Benevolence Sponsorships for individuals to attend long term treatment, sponsor local recovery programs to continue their work in sharing recovery principles both with Recovery Alive and with the community.
  5. $6,296 spent. Conferences & Trainings - Conducted trainings for churches and others interested in starting Recovery Alive ministries

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? 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 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 2022.

    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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