Operation Restoration
Support women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives and discover new possibilities.
Operation Restoration at a glance
In short: Operation Restoration gave $236K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $236K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,984
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $235,984
- +189.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $235,984
- Total assets
- $9,852,452
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Operation Restoration funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opportunity 2 Restore ($236K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity 2 Restore New Orleans, LA | — | $235,984 |
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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 | $9,852,452 | $6,382,553 | $4,926,047 | $235,984 | 1 | $156,489 |
| 2023 | $7,580,455 | $3,921,095 | $3,911,855 | $326,211 | 4 | $99,526 |
| 2022 | $7,064,215 | $6,048,805 | $4,704,624 | $1,184,215 | 9 | $13,489 |
| 2021 | $6,032,049 | $4,579,801 | $2,356,492 | — | — | $9,867 |
| 2020 | $3,812,741 | $4,365,752 | $1,659,428 | — | — | $8,913 |
About Operation Restoration
Based on IRS filings
Operation Restoration is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $236K. Net investment income was $156K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Operation Restoration is led by Syrita R. Steib, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Syrita R. Steib
President & CEO
Founder & Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2021
President & Executive Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $334K (2024)
Topeka Sam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Wylie
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ambika Prasad
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Green
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Diggs-Miller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Montrell Carmouche
Senior Advisor Qaulity Care
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$187K (2023) → $136K (2024)
Dana Garner
Senior Advisor Operational Culture
New on the 2024 filing
$102K (2024)
Monica Landry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge Sandra Cabrina Jenkins
Circuit Court of Appeals
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mamie Gasperecz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sandra C. Jenkins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ameca Reali (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sr Marjorie Hebert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cashuana Hill (2022) — Chairwoman
- Former: Cashauna Hill (2021) — Chairwoman
- Former: Annie L. Freitas (2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia Smith (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $334K, to Syrita Steib (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Operation Restoration
How much does Operation Restoration give each year?
Operation Restoration gave $236K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $326K across 4 grants.
How large is Operation Restoration?
Operation Restoration reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What is Operation Restoration?
Operation Restoration is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Operation Restoration operate?
Operation Restoration has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma.
What is Operation Restoration's EIN?
Operation Restoration's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1791941. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
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