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Restore Sgf

EIN 88-3899067 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESTORE SGF INC'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP, IMPROVE HOUSING CONDITIONS AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$761,381
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
6
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$125,061, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 106% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    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

    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 June 30, 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. $491,103 spent. DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OFFERS QUALIFYING HOMEBUYERS A $9,000 GRANT TOWARDS DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS, REQUIRING A MINIMUM $2,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE BORROWER. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST PURCHASE A HOME IN DESIGNATED NEIGHBORHOODS, MEET INCOME CRITERIA, AND BE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS, WITH THE GRANT SUBJECT TO REPAYMENT IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD WITHIN FIVE YEARS.
  2. $109,475 spent. RESTORE MY BLOCK CHALLENGE: ENCOURAGES EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS IN HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, FOSTERING COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND OFFERING REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $2,500 FOR VISIBLE STREET PROJECTS. ELIGIBILE NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUDE GRANT BEACH, DOLING PARK EAST, FASSNIGHT, MEADOR PARK EAST, AND WOODLAND HEIGHTS.
  3. HEALTHY HOMES FOR SENIORS - THE HEALTHY HOMES FOR SENIORS (HHS) PROGRAM IN SPRINGFIELD SUPPORTS SENIOR HOMEOWNERS AGED 60+ BY PROVIDING DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCHING GRANTS OF UP TO $4,000 FOR ESSENTIAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES FOR AGING IN PLACE AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT REPAIRS TO HELP MANAGE UTILITY COSTS. ELIGIBLE NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUDE DOLING PARK EAST, FASSNIGHT, GRANT BEACH, MEADOR PARK EAST, AND WOODLAND HEIGHTS, TO ENHANCE HOUSING STABILITY FOR SENIORS ON FIXED INCOMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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