Recovery Alive Inc
Recovery Alive is a church revolution inspiring community revival through personal recovery. Recovery Alive Inc. now has approximately 120 dedicated volunteers working directly with the nonprofit side of the organization. Together, we are launching new ministry startups and opening new RA Homes to bring hope, healing, and transformation to even more lives.
Recovery Alive Inc at a glance
In short: Recovery Alive Inc reported $319K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $319,400 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +3094.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $178,032
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $745,719
- +140.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $720,332
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Recovery Alive Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $319K (2024). In 2024 it reported $319K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Church Goldsboro, NC | Recovery and Outreach | $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 | $178,032 | $745,719 | $720,332 | $319,400 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $152,368 | $309,587 | $402,315 | $10,000 | 1 | $20 |
| 2022 | $242,750 | $400,925 | $160,390 | $19,195 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Recovery Alive Inc
Based on IRS filings
Recovery Alive Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Smithfield, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $319K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Recovery Alive Inc is led by John Eklund, CEO & National Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Eklund
CEO & National Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Rich Cederman
Chairman
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tisha Temple
National Outreach Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $71K (2024)
Casey Temple
Operations Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $19K (2024)
Regina Rodgers
Finance Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Menzie
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Stanley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Pearce
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Wolfe
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian Keplinger (2022–2023) — National Coach
- Former: Karen Reese (2022–2023) — National Online Director
- Former: Tasha Ellington (2022–2023) — COO & National Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $71K, to Tisha Temple (National Outreach Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Recovery Alive Inc
How much does Recovery Alive Inc give each year?
Recovery Alive Inc reported $319K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Recovery Alive Inc?
Recovery Alive Inc reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $746K.
What is Recovery Alive Inc?
Recovery Alive Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Smithfield, NC. It holds $178K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Recovery Alive Inc operate?
Recovery Alive Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Recovery Alive Inc's EIN?
Recovery Alive Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2049283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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