Second Life Thrift Store Inc
Thrift store: second life is a nonprofit organization that operates a thrift store (and online store) to support animal welfare. Proceeds from the sale of donated merchandise are used to provide grants to animal rescue charities, supporting their efforts to save lives and reduce pet overpopulation. This community-focused model promotes sustainability, community, pet-education, all while making a positive impact on animal welfare.
Second Life Thrift Store Inc at a glance
In short: Second Life Thrift Store Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,349
- -72.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,675
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,675
- Total assets
- $897,737
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Second Life Thrift Store Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LifeLine Animal Project ($13K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Second Life Thrift Store Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $320K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LifeLine Animal Project Atlanta, GA | Mission of Nonprofit Organization | $13,342 |
| Furkids Cumming, GA | Mission of Nonprofit Organization | $6,007 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $897,737 | $1,333,416 | $1,301,300 | $19,349 | 2 | $2,342 |
| 2023 | $724,587 | $1,276,951 | $1,239,929 | $70,639 | 11 | $1,631 |
| 2022 | $854,095 | $1,139,194 | $1,212,267 | $319,910 | 47 | $724 |
| 2021 | $615,248 | $1,164,466 | $929,289 | $77,028 | 11 | $428 |
| 2020 | $396,935 | $604,396 | $616,943 | $36,881 | Total only | $445 |
| 2019 | $423,982 | $1,011,352 | $1,015,748 | $180,745 | 20 | $473 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Second Life Thrift Store Inc
Based on IRS filings
Second Life Thrift Store Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Avondale Estates, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Second Life Thrift Store Inc is led by Tanya Mahrous, CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tanya Mahrous
CEO
On filings since 2019
42 hrs/week
$54K (2019) → $56K (2024)
Joyce Adkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Tobias Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
42 hrs/week
$49K (2019) → $49K (2024)
Jennifer Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Barnes
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $56K, to Tanya Mahrous (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Second Life Thrift Store Inc
How much does Second Life Thrift Store Inc give each year?
Second Life Thrift Store Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $71K across 11 grants.
How large is Second Life Thrift Store Inc?
Second Life Thrift Store Inc reported $898K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Second Life Thrift Store Inc?
Second Life Thrift Store Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Avondale Estates, GA. It holds $898K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Second Life Thrift Store Inc operate?
Second Life Thrift Store Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey.
What is Second Life Thrift Store Inc's EIN?
Second Life Thrift Store Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2314419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Second Life Thrift Store Inc funds
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