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Second Life Thrift Store

EIN 27-2314419 · Avondale Est, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THRIFT STORE: SECOND LIFE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A THRIFT STORE (AND ONLINE STORE) TO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED MERCHANDISE ARE USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITIES, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. THIS COMMUNITY-FOCUSED MODEL PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY, PET-EDUCATION, ALL WHILE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ANIMAL WELFARE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
31
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$55,896, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $829,608 spent. THRIFT STORE: SECOND LIFE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A THRIFT STORE (AND ONLINE STORE) TO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED MERCHANDISE ARE USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITIES, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO SAVE LIVES AND REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. THIS COMMUNITY-FOCUSED MODEL PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY, PET-EDUCATION, ALL WHILE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ANIMAL WELFARE.
  2. $329,579 spent. ANIMAL RESCUE: SECOND LIFE'S THRIFT STORE OPERATES TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS. THESE GRANTS COVER A RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING ROUTINE VETERINARY CARE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENTS, SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, TRANSPORTATION, CARE FOR ANIMALS AWAITING ADOPTION, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH. SPAY/NEUTER GRANTS ENABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD THESE PROCEDURES, HELPING TO REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE HOMELESS PETS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE (AND LOVE).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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