Sav-a-life Shelby Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sav-a-life Shelby Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pelham, Alabama, registered in 1986, with $367,096 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3156 Pelham Pkwy Ste 1, Pelham, AL, 35124 EIN 63-1249465 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2025)
$367K
▲ 0.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$404K
Net assets
$210K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Sav-a-life Shelby Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sav-a-life Shelby Inc: 6 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Sav-a-life Shelby Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sav-a-life Shelby Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $274K (FY2013) to $367K (FY2025) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $101KNet assets $210K
Operating margin
-10.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$101K
Net assets
$210K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,096▲0.7% | $404,360▼3.2% | $210,432▼15.0% | $311,104▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2024 | $364,432▲1.1% | $417,893▲11.7% | $247,696▼17.8% | $424,391▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $360,408▼2.3% | $374,084▲25.8% | $301,157▼4.3% | $555,338▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $368,837▲9.0% | $297,293▲13.0% | $314,833▲29.4% | $451,656▲85.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $338,270▲9.3% | $263,012▲2.8% | $243,289▲44.8% | $243,289▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $309,420▼4.2% | $255,746▼16.4% | $168,031▲31.0% | $173,521▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $322,931▲17.8% | $305,941▲7.6% | $128,265▲15.3% | $135,153▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $274,201▲0.1% | $284,248▲2.0% | $111,275▼8.3% | $115,750▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $273,905 | $278,722▲4.7% | $121,322▼3.8% | $126,121▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $266,306 | $126,139 | $130,155 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $29K total
6 grants to Sav-a-life Shelby Inc totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Right to life | 2024 | $11,650 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2019 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $1,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $1,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family support | 2016 | $2,800 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family support | 2014 | $2,093 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sav-a-life Shelby Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sav-a-life Shelby Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-1249465, based in Pelham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sav-a-life Shelby Inc's EIN?
- Sav-a-life Shelby Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-1249465.
- How much revenue does Sav-a-life Shelby Inc report?
- Sav-a-life Shelby Inc reported $367,096 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sav-a-life Shelby Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sav-a-life Shelby Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sav-a-life Shelby Inc (EIN 63-1249465) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.