Restoration Action is located in Downers Grove, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Restoration Action employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Restoration Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Restoration Action generated $20.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.6m during the year ending 12/2021.
Since 2020, Restoration Action has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $10,994,100. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES BY ADVOCATING IN FAVOR OF POLICY CHANGES WITH A GOAL OF RESTORING INDIVIDUAL PEACE, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM IN AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED DIGITAL MEDIA AND DIRECT MAIL TO PROMOTE ITS BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICA AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED GRANTS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE FOREGOING AND TO SUPPORT ELECTION INTEGRITY LITIGATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Pearman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $296,660 |
Dan Curry Chief Strategy Officer | Officer | 40 | $228,920 |
Janina Gewont Director Of Finance | 40 | $114,899 | |
Gina Swoboda Executive Director | 40 | $108,750 | |
Tom Mallon Director & Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Doug Truax CEO & President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dhillon Law Group Inc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $729,303 |
Salvo Page Llc Research & Consulting | 12/30/21 | $1,333,626 |
Nebo Media Media | 12/30/21 | $2,079,741 |
Langdon Law Llc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $472,251 |
Harris Media Digital Advertising | 12/30/21 | $380,824 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,511,977 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,511,977 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $100 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,512,077 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,642,350 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $525,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,183 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $513,801 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $87,664 |
Payroll taxes | $73,970 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,241,356 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,353,106 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,143 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,336,008 |
Office expenses | $81,781 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $163,269 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,293 |
Insurance | $17,342 |
All other expenses | $15,514 |
Total functional expenses | $17,614,583 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,756,030 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,901 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $57,369 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,628 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,027 |
Total assets | $4,996,955 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $271,284 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $271,284 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $4,725,671 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,996,955 |
Over the last fiscal year, Restoration Action has awarded $9,642,100 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Arlington, VA PURPOSE: $1,275,000 OF GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT & $1,957,250 RESTRICTED GRANT. | $3,232,250 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $1,455,000 |
AMERICA'S PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $1,295,000 |
AMERICAN PRINCIPLES PROJECT PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT | $900,000 |
Woodbridge, VA PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT | $629,500 |
Woodstock, GA PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT | $600,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Restoration Action has recieved totaling $298,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: General support | | $220,000 |
Liberty Initiative Fund Woodbridge, VA | | $78,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Restoration Action Downers Grove, IL | $4,996,955 | $20,512,077 |
Missouri Right To Life Education Fund Jefferson City, MO | $468,362 | $174,763 |
New Harvest Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $407,289 | $0 |
Windy Hill Equine & Canine Inc Paint Lick, KY | $34,765 | $0 |
Illinois Maya Ministires Rock Island, IL | $7,705 | $0 |
Uplift And Inspire Divine Divas And Dons Chicago Heights, IL | $648 | $0 |
Advocacy Network For Children Foundation Quincy, IL | $430,338 | $0 |
Equity Alliance Health Of Illinois Arlington Heights, IL | $0 | $0 |
Friends Of Iowa Civil Rights Inc Des Moines, IA | $18,887 | $0 |