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Second Chance Global

EIN 81-2811183 · Knoxville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL INC. IS COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH PERSON TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST BY RELENTLESSLY PURSUING EMPOWERMENT TO BREAK GENERATIONAL POVERTY. THERE ARE TWO PRIMARY PROGRAMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION: SECOND CHANCE HAITI AND SECOND CHANCE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. WITHIN THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS, THERE ARE MANY OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$867,513
Spending
$862,145
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
157
Highest pay
$75,395, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $352,092 spent. SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL, INC. ACTIVELY SERVES COMMUNITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, INCLUDING PUERTO PLATA, MUNOZ, PADRE GRANERIO, VILLA ASCENCION AND MAGGIOLO. IN FY 2025, WE EXPANDED OUR CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION EFFORTS, COMPLETING A SECOND COMMUNITY BATHROOM IN MUNOZ AND PROVIDING MORE THAN 500 RESIDENTS WITH SAFE, SANITARY FACILITIES. OUR CLEAN WATER INITIATIVE NOW BENEFITS OVER 3,500 PEOPLE. EDUCATION REMAINED CENTRAL THROUGH THE ENGLISH CLUB INITIATIVE, HELPING STUDENTS LEARN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND OPENING DOORS TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, WE EQUIPPED TEACHERS, SUPPORTED SMALL-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND PROVIDED MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH. DURING FY 2025, 115 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN 12 MISSION TRIPS, SERVING DIRECTLY IN THESE COMMUNITIES AND ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH HANDS-ON PARTNERSHIP.
  2. $310,867 spent. SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL, INC. SERVES COMMUNITIES IN HAITI THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT RESTORE DIGNITY, BUILD RESILIENCE, AND FOSTER SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN CAP-HAITIAN, PIERRE PAYEN, AND CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS. IN FY 2025, WE MAINTAINED OUR LEASED CHILDREN'S HOME IN CAP-HAITIEN, PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND MEDICAL CARE. THE LOCAL SAVINGS PROGRAM EMPOWERED FAMILIES TO SET GOALS, MANAGE FINANCES, AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES, PROMOTING LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE COMMUNITY YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE CREATED SAFE SPACES FOR 17 TEENS TO GROW SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND MUSIC. OUR CLEAN WATER TEAM ALSO DISTRIBUTED 50 WATER FILTERS WHILE SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH NEW COMMUNITIES. DESPITE INSTABILITY AND HARDSHIP, WE CONTINUE ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE, FAITH-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION ACROSS HAITI.
  3. $11,415 spent. IN FY 2025, SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL INITIATED EXPLORATORY WORK IN BELIZE CITY, BELIZE TO ASSESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANDING OUR MISSION AND REPLICATING PROVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODELS IN A THIRD COUNTRY. EFFORTS DURING THIS PERIOD FOCUSED ON RESEARCH, VISION ALIGNMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING WITH A HIGH-CAPACITY LOCAL LEADER TO EVALUATE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP POTENTIAL. WHILE EXPENSES IN FY 2025 WERE MINIMAL, THEY SUPPORTED TRAVEL, COMMUNICATION, AND FOUNDATIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES. LOOKING AHEAD TO FY 2026, PLANS INCLUDE FORMALIZING THE PARTNERSHIP, DEVELOPING PILOT PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND ESTABLISHING THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED FOR SUSTAINED IMPACT ALIGNED WITH SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL'S MISSION.
  4. $84,379 spent. SECOND CHANCE GLOBAL INVESTS IN CORE ADMINISTRATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND PROGRAM-SUPPORT FUNCTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN IMPACT ACROSS HAITI, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AND BELIZE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STAFF TRAINING, CURRICULUM DESIGN, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR IN-COUNTRY PARTNERS, TRANSLATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, AND COMMUNICATION OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES. RESOURCES IN THIS CATEGORY ALSO FUND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THAT EXPAND THE REACH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR MISSION. COLLECTIVELY, THESE SERVICES ENSURE CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INNOVATION IN DELIVERING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND FAITH-DRIVEN INITIATIVES THAT HELP BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 September 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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