Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered in 2015, with $75,512 in FY2017 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2017)
$76K
▲ 44.9% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2017)
$73K
Net assets
$4,379
Employees
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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 Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated: 1 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $52K (FY2016) to $76K (FY2017) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4,379
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4,379
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,512▲44.9% | $72,956▲39.5% | $4,379▲140% | $4,379▲140% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $52,113 | $52,290 | $1,823 | $1,823 | 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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Data for Strength-based Community Alternatives Incorporated (EIN 36-4789318) 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.