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Savannah Smiles Inc

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Savannah Smiles Inc

Savannah Smiles Inc is a advocacy organization based in SLIDELL, United States. Annual revenue: $414K. EIN: 651314241.

Founded
Headquarters
Slidell, LA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.4% of total expenses ($38,000 of $263,138).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Savannah Smiles Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 82% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Savannah Smiles Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Slidell, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 651314241. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $306K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Savannah Smiles Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 651314241. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Savannah Smiles Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Savannah Smiles Inc is located in Slidell, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Savannah Smiles Inc has $306K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Savannah Smiles Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $306K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Savannah Smiles Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Savannah Smiles Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Savannah Smiles Inc is a advocacy organization based in SLIDELL, United States. Annual revenue: $414K. EIN: 651314241. Savannah Smiles Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $306K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Savannah Smiles Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Savannah Smiles Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651314241, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jennifer S••••••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 51 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Savannah Smiles Inc

What is Savannah Smiles Inc?
Savannah Smiles Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Slidell, United States. Savannah Smiles Inc is a advocacy organization based in SLIDELL, United States. Annual revenue: $414K. EIN: 651314241.
When was Savannah Smiles Inc founded?
Savannah Smiles Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Savannah Smiles Inc?
Jennifer Scharfenstein serves as Director.
Where is Savannah Smiles Inc located?
Headquartered in Slidell, LA, United States.
What is Savannah Smiles Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Savannah Smiles Inc trustworthy?
Savannah Smiles Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Savannah Smiles Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 651314241.
What is Savannah Smiles Inc's website?
http://www.savannah-smiles.org