Swain-qualla Safe Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Swain-qualla Safe Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bryson City, North Carolina, registered in 1985, with $336,530 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
172 Patterson Ave, Bryson City, NC, 28713 EIN 56-1454335 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$337K
▼ 23.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$325K
Net assets
$326K
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+
★★★★
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 Swain-qualla Safe Inc— 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 · +4% 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 Swain-qualla Safe Inc: 12 mo reserves · +4% 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 Swain-qualla Safe Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Swain-qualla Safe Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 172 Patterson Ave, Bryson City, NC, 28713
- City
- Bryson City
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Emergency Assistance
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $302K (FY2013) to $337K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $326K
Operating margin
3.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$376K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$326K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,530▼23.0% | $324,696▼1.6% | $326,061▲0.4% | $376,147▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $437,060▲20.0% | $329,996▼11.6% | $324,912▲58.2% | $372,295▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $364,282▼36.7% | $373,270▼0.4% | $205,396▼4.2% | $272,569▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $575,919▲50.4% | $374,625▲0.6% | $214,384▲1538% | $274,183▲92.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $383,039▲25.4% | $372,354▲13.8% | $13,090▲444% | $142,721▲64.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $305,572▲11.0% | $327,273▲19.9% | $2,405▼97.0% | $86,704▼30.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $275,287▼1.3% | $272,893▲3.3% | $80,756▼4.3% | $125,132▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $278,927▲0.1% | $264,164▼3.6% | $84,419▲21.2% | $141,948▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $278,551▼7.6% | $273,981▼12.5% | $69,656▲7.0% | $120,352▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $301,564 | $313,085▼10.6% | $65,086▼15.0% | $121,636▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $350,059▼0.7% | $76,607▲3.6% | $136,156▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $352,502▼4.0% | $73,953▼39.4% | $126,590▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $367,155▲3.3% | $122,075▼17.5% | $156,269▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $355,557 | $148,052 | $166,449 | 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 · $55K total
5 grants to Swain-qualla Safe Inc totaling $55K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2021 | $13,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2020 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2018 | $10,800 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2016 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Swain-qualla Safe Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Swain-qualla Safe Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1454335, based in Bryson City, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Swain-qualla Safe Inc's EIN?
- Swain-qualla Safe Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1454335.
- How much revenue does Swain-qualla Safe Inc report?
- Swain-qualla Safe Inc reported $336,530 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Swain-qualla Safe Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Swain-qualla Safe Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Swain-qualla Safe Inc (EIN 56-1454335) 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.