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Second Mile Development Inc

EIN 63-0941885 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BRING RECONCILIATION OF PEOPLE TO GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND OF PEOPLE TO PEOPLE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. WE WILL INVOLVE CHURCHES, AGENCIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD ECONOMIC BETTERMENT, PHYSICAL HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
46
Highest pay
$74,775, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $946,415 spent. PRIDE FOR PARENTS - PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OVER 4,000 FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, OR FUNRITURE BY SHOPPING AND PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORE. THROUGH THE KID KIT PROGRAM, 500 CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GET SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT A DISCOUNTED COST TO THEIR PARENTS. THROUGH THE SANTA'S SECRET SHOPPE PROGRAM, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO ACQUIRE TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR CHRISTMAS
  2. $115,105 spent. PARENT INITIATIVE - ASSISTS 3 LOCAL SCHOOLS THROUGH PROVIDING PARENT PARTIES, PTA ASSISTANCE, ACCELERATED READING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED EVENTS. PARENT INITIATIVE ALSO PROMOTES THE PARENT PARTIES PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, WHICH CONTAIN PARENT CURRICULUM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
  3. $127,894 spent. SECOND MILE PRESCHOOL - TAUGHT PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN MUSIC, ART, COMPUTER, SPANISH, AND FUNDAMENTALS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO 36 ENROLLED STUDENTS. PROVIDED ONE MONTH OF "SUMMER SAFE PLAYTIME" TO NUMEROUS STUDENTS THROGUH THE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS.
  4. $143,785 spent. 29:11 STORY TEACHES WOMEN TO MAKE AND SELL BEAUTIFUL, HAND-CRAFTED JEWELRY THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH INCOME AND TELLS THE STORY OF GODS PLAN TO PROSPER HIS CHILDREN. THIS MINISTRY HAS THREE DISTINCT MISSIONS: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY, SPREAD GODS WORD AND HIS PERFECT PLAN AS WE SELL OUR 29:11 STORY JEWELRY COLLECTION, AND DONATE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO THE SECOND MILE PRESCHOOL TO HELP PROSPER GODS CHILDREN.
  5. 29:11 STORY TEACHES WOMEN TO MAKE AND SELL BEAUTIFUL, HAND-CRAFTED JEWELRY THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH INCOME AND TELLS THE STORY OF GODS PLAN TO PROSPER HIS CHILDREN. THIS MINISTRY HAS THREE DISTINCT MISSIONS: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY, SPREAD GODS WORD AND HIS PERFECT PLAN AS WE SELL OUR 29:11 STORY JEWELRY COLLECTION, AND DONATE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO THE SECOND MILE PRESCHOOL TO HELP PROSPER GODS CHILDREN.

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 July 1987.

    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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