The Way 2 Serve Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Way 2 Serve Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Opelika, Alabama, registered in 2009, with $351,778 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1665, Opelika, AL, 36803 EIN 26-2154971 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$352K
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$276K
Net assets
$536K
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 The Way 2 Serve 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 rating23 mo reserves · +21% 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 The Way 2 Serve Inc: 23 mo reserves · +21% 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 The Way 2 Serve 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 The Way 2 Serve Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1665, Opelika, AL, 36803
- City
- Opelika
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $182K (FY2013) to $352K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $256Net assets $536K
Operating margin
21.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$536K
Total liabilities
$256
Net assets
$536K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,778▲18.5% | $276,298▲6.4% | $535,705▲16.4% | $535,961▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $296,951▲51.2% | $259,675▲56.4% | $460,225▲8.8% | $460,225▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $196,374▼14.0% | $165,991▼13.7% | $422,949▲7.7% | $422,949▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $228,214▲23.5% | $192,346▲20.4% | $392,566▲10.1% | $392,566▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $184,776▲25.7% | $159,790▲0.5% | $356,698▲7.5% | $357,615▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $146,952▼20.3% | $158,948▼12.6% | $331,712▼3.5% | $333,530▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $184,432▼0.2% | $181,910▼2.2% | $343,708▲0.7% | $346,442▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $184,719▲18.0% | $186,087▲1.8% | $341,186▼0.4% | $343,794▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $156,516▲1.6% | $182,759▲12.0% | $342,554▼7.1% | $345,075▼6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $154,034▼4.4% | $163,143▼6.6% | $368,796▼2.4% | $370,766▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $161,144▼11.6% | $174,661▲8.8% | $377,906▼3.5% | $379,874▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $182,358 | $160,552 | $391,423 | $393,134 | 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.
Grants received · $16K total
6 grants to The Way 2 Serve Inc totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2021 | $9,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2017 | $200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $650 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2015 | $150 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2014 | $150 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Way 2 Serve Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Way 2 Serve Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2154971, based in Opelika, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Way 2 Serve Inc's EIN?
- The Way 2 Serve Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2154971.
- How much revenue does The Way 2 Serve Inc report?
- The Way 2 Serve Inc reported $351,778 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Way 2 Serve Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Way 2 Serve Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Way 2 Serve Inc (EIN 26-2154971) 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.