Restoration 61
Restoration 61 is a private foundation, based in Huntsville, AL. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $125K.
Restoration 61 at a glance
In short: Restoration 61 gave $125K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,725,562
- Primary geography
- Alabama (88% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Restoration 61 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Childrens Advocacy Center ($100K). Together the top 5 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Childrens Advocacy Center Huntsville, AL | To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission | $100,000 |
| Daystar Counseling Nashville, TN | To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission | $10,000 |
| 10PENNY Fund Nashville, TN | To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Therapy Partners Inc Huntsville, AL | To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rescue Huntsville, AL | To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,725,562 | $-40,628 | $133,673 | $125,000 | 5 | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Restoration 61's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Elyse Ridenour
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Ridenour
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micah Berg
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Restoration 61
How much does Restoration 61 give each year?
Restoration 61 gave $125K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Restoration 61's typical grant size?
Restoration 61's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Restoration 61 give grants?
Restoration 61 gives mostly in Alabama: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Restoration 61 give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Restoration 61's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Them Meet Their Charitable Mission" (5 grants).
Who are Restoration 61's largest grantees?
Restoration 61's largest 2022 grantees include National Childrens Advocacy Center ($100,000), Daystar Counseling ($10,000) and 10PENNY Fund ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Restoration 61?
Restoration 61 reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Restoration 61's EIN?
Restoration 61's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4029651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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