Share Life United Appeal Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The general purpose of the corporation is to glorify God by raising funds to support the benevolence activities of The Guiding Light Church and Family Care Center (the "Members") and other charities described in Code section 501(c)(3) that are affiliated with or further the purposes of the Members (together, the "Charities"). "Benevolence" shall include, without limitation, the provision of food, clothing, shelter, child care, medical care, education, and other basics of life for indigent or needy individuals, whether the need for such support is short term or long term.
- Income
- $36,250
- Spending
- $28,446
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 20.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $113,501, president
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $18,083 spent. Project Heal is a program that created a curriculum to teach elementary and middle school students conflict resolution. The curriculum was developed by retired school teachers for use in youth and teen Sunday school classes. The curriculum has since been modified to a format acceptable for teaching in the public system. School systems in the in the Birmingham, AL area have purchased the curriculum and our program volunteers have provided the training. In past years, the curriculum has also been use as the main focus for our summer camp program.
- $10,000 spent. We give primary support to The UNLEASH Women's Conference, a three-day conference where women and young girls enjoy a dramatic performance as well as singing, dancing, and spoken word performances by international, national, regional, and local artists. Participants also attend informative breakout sessions facilitated by well-known speakers. Breakout sessions for women include topics such as, "becoming a successful business woman", "dealing with domestic violence", and "overcoming racial challenges". During the teen sessions, young adult speakers addressed popular issues like, "dealing with bullying", understanding sex trafficking", and "how to be an overcomer" . The purpose of this conference is to encourage and assist women and young girls to UNLEASH their divine potential, to excel and not fail. The conference is also available for live viewing on YouTube. In addition to supporting the UNLEASH Women's Conference, support is also given to various other productions during the year involving the performing arts.
- House of Refuge is a program that provide tangible resources and spiritual support to mothers who choose to give birth to unplanned pregnancies. Each mother is assigned an advocate who is responsible for assisting her in receiving any necessary resources. All program volunteers combine their efforts to provide each mother with a baby shower complete with decorations, games, food and gifts.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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