The mission of Restoring Lifeways was to build a network of material interpersonal and spiritual support around leaders and communities practicing both traditional and emergent forms of cultural healing and regeneration.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$579K
-81.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
-73.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-29.4% YoY
About Restoring Lifeways
Based on IRS filings
Restoring Lifeways is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $579K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,061,756 | $1,178,619 | $897,177 |
| Revenue | $3,127,161 | $6,156,523 | $1,519,463 |
| Expenses | $3,244,024 | $5,875,030 | $1,037,619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,267 | $1,283 | $671 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Ahimsa Collective ($150,000), Center for Justice ($75,000), Social Good Fund ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Restorative Project Lake Hughes, CA | Regrant | $50,000 |
| PAWNEE YELLOW HORSE CHAPTER NATIVE Pawnee, OK | Regrant | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Regrant | $25,035 |
| Center for Justice New York, NY | Regrant | $75,000 |
| All Nations Gathering Center Kyle, SD | Regrant | $10,016 |
| Servicios de la Raza Denver, CO | Regrant | $10,000 |
| Dine Peacemaking Project Albuquerque, NM | Regrant | $30,000 |
| Owl Bonnet Cultural Preservation Buffalo, NY | Regrant | $15,000 |
| Pajaro Valley Ohlone Indian Council Watsonville, CA | Regrant | $55,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | Regrant | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Zahorsky | Co-Director | 40 | $111,977 |
| Ashanti Branch | Director - Ever Forward Club | 40 | $124,999 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Restoring Lifeways?
Restoring Lifeways is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Restoring Lifeways?
As of 2024, Restoring Lifeways holds $1.1M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $579K in 2024.
Where does Restoring Lifeways operate?
Restoring Lifeways has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Restoring Lifeways award?
In 2024, Restoring Lifeways awarded 14 grants totaling $579K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Restoring Lifeways's EIN?
Restoring Lifeways's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4750095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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