RESTORATION OF AMERICA

EIN: 472862042 Civil Rights & Advocacy

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Total Revenue
$43,290,108
Total Expenses
$39,987,814
Total Assets
$11,083,958
Net Assets
$8,985,282
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
DOUG TRUAX
Phone
8449273786
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RESTORATION OF AMERICA, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $43.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $40.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $43,283,699
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,409
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $43,290,108

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,708,599
Salaries & Benefits $4,840,818
Fundraising Expenses $1,659,021
Program Expenses $37,375,025
Other Expenses $9,312,499
TOTAL EXPENSES $39,987,814

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $43,290,108 $29,975,168 +0.4%
Expenses $39,987,814 $29,017,851 +0.4%
Net Income $3,302,294 $957,317 +2.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
46
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$541,607
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
5
$1,342,825
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM MALLON DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG TRUAX CEO & PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY GASKILL TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LANGDON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PEARMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 32.00
Officer
$319,201 $29,181 $348,382
JANINA GEWONT ASST. TREASURER 38.00
Officer
$183,555 $9,670 $193,225
DAN CURRY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$245,287 $30,069 $275,356
GINA SWOBODA VRF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$192,707 $35,801 $228,508
ANDREW WYNNE CHIEF POLITICAL OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$350,881 $40,803 $391,684
MICHAEL LITWICKI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$195,145 $23,861 $219,006
THOMAS GAYNOR CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$197,223 $31,048 $228,271
JOSEPH DEVILLO BENSON III DIRECTOR OF DATA MANAGEMEN 40.00
Highest
$142,754 $22,227 $164,981
CHRISTINE ALTENBERGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FFRO 1.00
Highest
$156,077 $31,303 $187,380
HAYDEN LUDWIG DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$139,834 $21,956 $161,790
KELLY FORD DIRECTOR OF CONTENT DISTRIBUTION & ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$122,389 $13,107 $135,496
KRISTINA KIDD ROMAN VRF OPERATIONS MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$104,596 $20,737 $125,333
GERALD EWALT FORMER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40.00
$418,168 $37,119 $455,287
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $43,290,108 $39,987,814 $11,083,958 $3,302,294
2022 $29,975,168 $29,017,851 $7,209,485 $957,317
2021 $20,512,077 $17,614,583 $4,996,955 $2,897,494
2020 $10,405,875 $8,747,660 $1,869,544 $1,658,215
2018 $201,958 $56,022 $226,346 $145,936
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