Save A Buddy Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Save A Buddy Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manistee, Michigan, registered in 2015, with $20,938 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 871, Manistee, MI, 49660 EIN 46-4667932 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$21K
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21K
Net assets
$20K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Save A Buddy Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -1% 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 Save A Buddy Fund: 12 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 Save A Buddy Fund— 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 Save A Buddy Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 871, Manistee, MI, 49660
- City
- Manistee
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4,495 (FY2014) to $21K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $20K
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,938▲2.0% | $21,070▲12.9% | $20,418▼0.6% | $20,418▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $20,523▼27.3% | $18,664▲7.8% | $20,550▲9.9% | $20,550▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $28,247▲64.7% | $17,313▲24.9% | $18,691▲141% | $18,691▲141% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $17,151▲16.3% | $13,859▼10.6% | $7,757▲73.7% | $7,757▲73.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $14,748▲37.6% | $15,497▲23.2% | $4,465▼14.4% | $4,465▼14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $10,720▲11.1% | $12,581▲20.7% | $5,214▼26.3% | $5,214▼26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $9,646▼13.5% | $10,427▲0.2% | $7,075▼9.9% | $7,075▼9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $11,155▼2.7% | $10,411▲111% | $7,856▲10.5% | $7,856▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $11,465▲251% | $4,923▲68.7% | $7,112▲1148% | $7,112▲1148% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $3,270▼27.3% | $2,919▼31.7% | $570▲160% | $570▲160% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $4,495 | $4,276 | $219 | $219 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Save A Buddy Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Save A Buddy Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4667932, based in Manistee, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Save A Buddy Fund's EIN?
- Save A Buddy Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4667932.
- How much revenue does Save A Buddy Fund report?
- Save A Buddy Fund reported $20,938 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Save A Buddy Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Save A Buddy Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Save A Buddy Fund (EIN 46-4667932) 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.