Second Life Thrift Store
Second Life Thrift Store
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About this organization
Mission
To support animal rescue charities in their goals of increasing adoptions of homeless pets and reducing pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs. Second Life offers a high quality thrift shopping experience in a clean, organized retail environment with a focus on providing excellent customer service. Our stores sell items donated by the general public. In turn, we provide animal rescue charities and spay/neuter programs with much-needed cash grants. We primarily serve the Atlanta Metro area, as well as organizations in Georgia or that assist Georgia animals.
About
SECOND LIFE THRIFT STORE OPERATES THROUGH DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, TOYS, SHOES, SPORTING GOODS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND OTHER GOODS RECEIVED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR SALE TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR STORES. FROM THE SALE OF THESE DONATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CASH GRANTS OF 300,023 TO 70 ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THESE ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING, VARIOUS SERVICES, INCLUDING VETERINARIAN AND MEDICAL SERVICES SUCH AS VACCINATIONS, HEARTWORM TESTING AND TREATMENT, SPAY/NEUTER OPERATIONS, TRANSPORT FEES AND OVERALL CARE OF HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS. COSTS FOR SERVICES RANGE FROM 35 TO 175 AND IT IS ESTIMATED OVER 3,500 ANIMALS RECEIVED SERVICES DURING THE YEAR. SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES PREVENTED UNWANTED LITTERS FROM BEING BORN AND HELPED TO END THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE END UP IN SHELTERS THAT EUTHANIZE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To support animal rescue groups and charities in their goals of increasing adoptions of homeless pets and reducing pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs. the organization offers a high quality thrift shopping experience in a clean, organized retail environment with a focus on providing excellent customer servce to encourage repeat business and word-of-mouth promotion. proceeds from the sale of donated items are used to support store expenses and to issue monetary grants to various animal rescues to support the mission of reducing euthanasia of adoptable pets and finding homes for homeless pets. most grant recipient organizations are exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irs code.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To support animal rescue groups and charities in their goals of increasing adoptions of homeless pets and reducing pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs. the organization offers a high quality thrift shopping experience in a clean, organized retail environment with a focus on providing excellent customer servce to encourage repeat business and word-of-mouth promotion. proceeds from the sale of donated items are used to support store expenses and to issue monetary grants to various animal rescues to support the mission of reducing euthanasia of adoptable pets and finding homes for homeless pets. most grant recipient organizations are exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the irs code.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of GA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 1 NORTH CLARENDON AVE, AVONDALE ESTATES, GA, 30002.
- The non-profit has a total of 27 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$4,396.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $480,185 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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