Share Life United Appeal Fund
The general purpose of the corporation is to glorify God by raising funds to support the benevolence activities of The Guiding Light Church and Family Care Center (the "Members") and other charities described in Code section 501(c)(3) that are affiliated with or further the purposes of the Members (together, the "Charities"). "Benevolence" shall include, without limitation, the provision of food, clothing, shelter, child care, medical care, education, and other basics of life for indigent or needy individuals, whether the need for such support is short term or long term.
Share Life United Appeal Fund at a glance
In short: Share Life United Appeal Fund gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $64,663
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Share Life United Appeal Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Guiding Light Church ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guiding Light Church Irondale, AL | Funding source for media equipment required for lights, videos, audio, and special effects in a performance arts production. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,663 | $36,250 | $28,446 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $56,859 | $57,330 | $15,288 | — | — |
| 2022 | $14,817 | $13,300 | $10,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $11,517 | $8,510 | $11,458 | — | — |
| 2020 | $14,465 | $10,210 | $3,020 | — | — |
About Share Life United Appeal Fund
Based on IRS filings
Share Life United Appeal Fund is a public charity, based in Irondale, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Share Life United Appeal Fund is led by James L Lowe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L Lowe
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlena H Bray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Boyd
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda M Rhodes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B Jordan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Share Life United Appeal Fund
How much does Share Life United Appeal Fund give each year?
Share Life United Appeal Fund gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Share Life United Appeal Fund?
Share Life United Appeal Fund reported $65K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36K.
Where does Share Life United Appeal Fund operate?
Share Life United Appeal Fund has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Share Life United Appeal Fund's EIN?
Share Life United Appeal Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4182884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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