SAVANNAH SMILES INC

EIN: 651314241 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

SLIDELL, LA

Total Revenue
$305,717
Total Expenses
$263,138
Total Assets
$360,793
Net Assets
$355,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER SCHARFENSTEIN
Phone
9856907444
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAVANNAH SMILES INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $306K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $263K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

SAVANNAH SMILES PRIMARY MISSION IS TO REACH OUT TO PARENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF THEIR CHILD. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE ON THIS DIFFICULT ROAD.IT SEEMS UNNATURAL WHEN A CHILD DIES AND MOST PARENTS ARE FINANCIALLY UNPREPARED FOR THEIR CHILD'S BURIAL EXPENSES. SAVANNAH SMILES HELPS THESE FAMILIES WITH THE EXPENSES SO THEY CAN HONOR THEIR CHILD ONE LAST TIME AT BURIAL.IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THESE FAMILIES, SAVANNAH SMILES OFFERS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. WE PROVIDE EACH FAMILY WITH 'THE ONE YEAR BOOK OF HOPE' BY NANCY GUTHRIE,AND A GRIEVING WITH HOPE CD. WE ALSO MAKE PHONE CALLS AND / OR SEND REMEMBRANCE CARDS ON SPECIAL DATES (CHILD'S BIRTHDAY, ETC.).SAVANNAH SMILES STRIVES TO BE AN OUTREACH FOR THE SLIDELL, LA COMMUNITY FIRST, THEN GO WHEREVER GOD LEADS US.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $261,060
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,443
Other Revenue $34,214
TOTAL REVENUE $305,717

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $46,631
Fundraising Expenses $2,332
Program Expenses $238,612
Other Expenses $216,507
TOTAL EXPENSES $263,138

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $305,717 $188,805 +0.6%
Expenses $263,138 $302,615 -0.1%
Net Income $42,579 $-113,810 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
13
$38,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET FREDERICKS BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SCHARFENSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$38,000 $0 $38,000
KRISTY LAFOLLETTE SECRETARY 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA HAMMOND TREASURER 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY PAGE BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY SCHARFENSTEIN BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY LAFOLLETTE PRESIDENT 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY SCHOLTENS BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY GLASGOW BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR SEALE BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WALKER BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WALKER BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY RUSHING BOARD DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $305,717 $263,138 $360,793 $42,579
2023 $188,805 $302,615 $324,502 $-113,810
2022 $175,377 $286,563 $434,798 $-111,186
2021 $414,030 $210,149 $542,912 $203,881
2020 $204,501 $210,184 $343,235 $-5,683
2019 $223,231 $222,746 $351,105 $485
2018 $156,138 $187,051 $345,108 $-30,913
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