Restored
Restored is a public charity based in Stillwater, Minnesota. It operates a volunteer-powered thrift store ministry, using proceeds to support ministries and community needs.
Restored at a glance
In short: Restored gave $511K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $510,836
- +136.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +237.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,920
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,140,537
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Restored
- Contact
Mailing address: 14460 60Th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 342-2531
Website: https://restoredmn.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Restored funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union Gospel Mission ($50K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 64 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (67%), Wisconsin (11%), Virginia (9%), an unspecified state category (7%), and Florida (5%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the locations where grant-funded work took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Restored gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $511K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $511K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Gospel Mission St. Paul, MN | Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Terebinth Refuge Waite Park, MN | Organization's Mission | $49,000 |
| Wood Lake Camp & Retreat Center Westboro, WI | Organization's Mission | $48,000 |
| Don Shire Ministries Bedford, VA | Organization's Mission | $45,000 |
| Amnion Women's Center Burnsville, MN | Organization's Mission | $41,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Impact Nations Orlando, FL | Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Options for Women St Croix Valley Oak Park Heights, MN | Organization's Mission | $23,000 |
| Whispers of Hope Faribault, MN | Organization's Mission | $21,000 |
| Biserica Maslinul Verde Giurgiu | Organization's Mission | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,140,537 | $1,541,321 | $1,189,856 | $510,836 | 27 | $20,839 |
| 2024 | $2,071,275 | $913,981 | $799,108 | $216,000 | 8 | $9,313 |
| 2023 | $561,443 | $713,375 | $662,464 | $284,250 | 12 | $3,979 |
| 2022 | $506,819 | $655,207 | $543,405 | $247,500 | 11 | $2,109 |
| 2021 | $400,912 | $480,520 | $397,067 | $138,000 | 6 | $2,876 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Restored’s stated mission is to operate a nonprofit thrift store with volunteers so that profits can support ministry addressing community needs. Its 2024 filing says it gives funds to organizations to use for their tax-exempt purposes and vets organizations against criteria it wants to support. The filing says profits, less a 25% operational reserve, go to ministry.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for varied organizations. Union Gospel Mission describes its work as meeting physical, spiritual, and social needs through meals, housing, and supportive services. Terebinth Refuge describes providing long-term services for sexually exploited and trafficked women. Amnion Women’s Center describes abortion-alternative services and advocacy for human life. Don Shire Ministries describes supporting missions, orphans and widows, and sustainable agriculture. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Restored reported 27 grants totaling $510,836. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $12,000. The stated purpose for the itemized grants was “organization’s mission.”
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Union Gospel Mission, $49,000 to Terebinth Refuge, $48,000 to Wood Lake Camp & Retreat Center, $45,000 to Don Shire Ministries, and $41,000 to Amnion Women’s Center. Other notable awards included $25,000 each to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge and Impact Nations, and $23,000 to Options for Women St Croix Valley.
Restored’s website invites ministries and organizations to apply to become partners and provides a Ministry Partner Application Form. The available information does not specify application materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chuck Ellis as president; Neil Oakland as vice president/treasurer; Dan Pierson as secretary; and Mark Vesta and Valerie Beck as directors.
Restored is led by Chuck Ellis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chuck Ellis
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Vesta
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Beck
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Pierson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Oakland
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dave Jagt (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Restored
How much does Restored give each year?
Restored gave $511K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $216K across 8 grants.
What is Restored's typical grant size?
Restored's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,920, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Restored give grants?
Restored gives mostly in Minnesota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), Lakeville, MN (4 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and Burnsville, MN (2 grants).
Does Restored give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Restored's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization's Mission" (27 grants).
Who are Restored's largest grantees?
Restored's largest 2025 grantees include Union Gospel Mission ($50,000), Terebinth Refuge ($49,000) and Wood Lake Camp & Retreat Center ($48,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Restored?
Restored reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Restored fund?
Restored’s stated mission is to operate a nonprofit thrift store with volunteers so that profits can support ministry addressing community needs. Its 2024 filing says it gives funds to organizations to use for their tax-exempt purposes and vets organizations against criteria it wants to support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Restored?
Restored has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check restoredmn.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Restored's EIN?
Restored's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4663429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Restored funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/restored-morg_245a1c83dd2e40e0b6c9129e8ac127b6
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