Character Restoration Intitiative
The mission of the character restoration initiative is to reduce recidivism using programs that provide rehabilitation through addiction recovery, educational, and spiritual opportunities, and vocational training. By taking the holistic approach, our organization will return transformed men to their communities.
Character Restoration Intitiative at a glance
In short: Character Restoration Intitiative gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $103,168
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Character Restoration Intitiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jump Start ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Character Restoration Intitiative gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $44K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Start Spartanburg, SC | Support Individuals | $10,000 |
| Time Served Taylors, SC | Support Individuals | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,168 | $59,055 | $57,440 | $20,000 | 2 | $101 |
| 2023 | $101,544 | $27,305 | $42,623 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $116,862 | $50,027 | $83,352 | $44,100 | 3 | $194 |
| 2021 | $150,187 | $42,785 | $70,506 | $25,300 | 1 | $247 |
| 2020 | $177,908 | $66,049 | $51,873 | $1,500 | Total only | $91 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Character Restoration Intitiative
Based on IRS filings
Character Restoration Intitiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Allendale, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $101.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Character Restoration Intitiative is led by Camille Nairn, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Camille Nairn
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent James
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lottie Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Epps
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lippiet
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Nunn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Conner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Ringus
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Langdon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pate
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stacey Atkinson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: McKendy Newton (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Character Restoration Intitiative
How much does Character Restoration Intitiative give each year?
Character Restoration Intitiative gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Character Restoration Intitiative?
Character Restoration Intitiative reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Character Restoration Intitiative?
Character Restoration Intitiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Allendale, SC. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Character Restoration Intitiative operate?
Character Restoration Intitiative has awarded grants in California, South Carolina.
What is Character Restoration Intitiative's EIN?
Character Restoration Intitiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5276409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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