Kindful Restoration
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 9% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
AT KINDFUL RESTORATION OUR GOAL IS TO BRING HOPE TO EVERY ADULT IN CUSTODY BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO EMBRACE A MINDSET OF KINDNESS TOWARDS THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. AS THEY LEARN PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIORS; THEIR DESIRES, WORDS, THOUGHTS, AND ACTIONS WILL CHANGE AND THEY WILL BECOME INDIVIDUALS WHO LIFT, SERVE, AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS.
- Income
- $529,187
- Spending
- $546,329
- Spent on programs
- 9%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 2
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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 144% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 159% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $46,549 spent. THIS 5-PART RECOVERY COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU DEVELOP INSIGHT INTO YOUR PAST AND MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION AFTER YOUR RELEASE. IT FOCUSES ON HELPING YOU DEVELOP INSIGHTS INTO THE FLAWED BELIEF SYSTEM, CHARACTER TRAITS, AND LIFESTYLE ADDICTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR BEING INCARCERATED. IT INCLUDES WRITTEN EXERCISES THAT EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF TRAUMAS YOU EXPERIENCED IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM. THESE EXERCISES HELP YOU DEVELOP INSIGHT INTO HOW IMPORTANT KINDNESS, EMPATHY, AND HEALING ARE TO YOUR RECOVERY AND TO ADOPTING A NEW WAY OF LIVING.
- THIS ELECTRONIC CONTRABAND COURSE EXAMINES THE CRIMINAL THINKING THAT LEADS TO NEGATIVE DECISIONS, SUCH AS THE USE, POSSESSION, AND SALE OF CONTRABAND ELECTRONICS IN A CORRECTIONAL SETTING. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROHIBIT THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED ELECTRONICS INCLUDING: CELL PHONES, SMART WATCHES, AND DEVICES CONTAINING BANNED CONTENT. PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY WITHIN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS AND WILL ADDRESS THEIR BEHAVIORS AND BELIEFS BY CHALLENGING CRIMINAL THINKING AND ATTITUDES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTRABAND COURSE IS AVAILABLE BY CORRESPONDENCE AND CAN BE FACILITATED BY A PEER MENTOR LEADER. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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