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Nonprofit · EIN 63-0776048

SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

Tax-exempt · LINEVILLE, AL 36266

Financials

$1.4M$1.4M2023$1.6M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,579,347$1,469,820$109,527$2,198,679$16,038$2,182,641
December 31, 2023990$1,427,607$1,353,991$73,616$2,089,898$16,784$2,073,114
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,254,305
Program service revenue
$93,549
Investment income
$230,293
Net rental income
$1,200
Net gain from sales of assets
$230,293
Other revenue
$1,200

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$365,003
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$516,577
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,938
Occupancy
$50,793
Travel
$12,684
Depreciation
$47,728
Program services (functional)
$1,128,272
Management and general (functional)
$253,143
Fundraising (functional)
$88,405

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,089,898
Total assets, end of year
$2,198,679
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,038
Net assets, end of year
$2,182,641
Land, buildings and equipment
$734,526
Publicly traded securities
$1,082,305
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,062,347
Net assets with donor restrictions
$109,528
Gross receipts
$1,579,347
Employees
18
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
AL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM CORSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$63,547
ART STEPHENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BENJAMIN CAMPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BERT BLANCHARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM BRAWNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN CAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GLORIA CUTHBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT KRAMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM CORSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$63,547
ART STEPHENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BENJAMIN CAMPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BERT BLANCHARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM BRAWNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN CAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRITT CARTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GLORIA CUTHBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT KRAMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2944 COUNTY ROAD 113, LINEVILLE, AL 36266-9204
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TOM CORSON, 2944 COUNTY ROAD 113, LINEVILLE, AL 36266
Signed the 990
TOM CORSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(256) 396-2015
Website
SIFAT.ORG
Return prepared by
MDA PROFESSIONAL GROUP PC

Mission

TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH A NEEDY WORLD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NORTH AMERICA (UNITED STATES PROGRAM) THE U.S. CAMPUS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, MISSIONARIES, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED TOWARDS MISSION AWARENESS, EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS USING KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNIQUES, AGRCULTURE, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO SPONSOR AN OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE ON LAKE WEDOWEE EACH SUNDAY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
    Expenses $35,616
  • SOUTH AMERICA (ECUADOR PROGRAM) - WE LEAD WORK TEAMS FROM CHURCHES AND UNIVERSITIES TO ASSIST OUR ECUADORIAN SIFAT GRADUATE PASTORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUILDING FACILITIES THAT ALLOW THEIR CHURCHES TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN AND AROUND QUITO. WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL WORK TEAMS TO COVER HEALTH MONITORING AND MEDICAL CARE, PRIMARILY FOR AT-RISK WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, WE FUND SMALL SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS FOR OUR ECUADORIAN SIFAT GRADUATES.
    Expenses $361,738
  • COSTA RICA - THE PURPOSE OF SIFAT'S COSTA RICAN CAMPUS IS TO MAKE TRAINING IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATE TECHONLOGIES FOR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AVAILABLE. OUR TARGET AUDIENCE IS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF VERY POOR AREAS IN LATIN AMERICA AND BEYOND WHO CANNOT GET VISAS TO OUR TRAINING CENTER IN THE U.S. SIFAT COSTA RICA DEMONSTRATES SOLUTIONS TO BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS MORE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLEAN WATER, HOUSING, HEALTH, MICRO ENTERPRISES AND MORE. WE NOT ONLY TEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT USING APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AS TOOLS, BUT WE ARE DOING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY OF WHICH WE ARE A PART. WE CAN TAKE OUR STUDENTS FROM IMPOVERISHED COUNTRIES ON A WALK THROUGH OUR COSTA RICAN NEIGHBORHOOD AND INTRODUCE THEM TO COSTA RICANS WHO INCORPORATE THE PRINCIPLES WE TEACH ON THEIR TWO-TO-THREE ACRE FARMS WITH THIER BASIC NEEDS MET. THEY CAN SEE AS WELL AS HEAR OUR CLASSES, AND THEN PRACTICE THESE TECHNOLOGIES UNTIL THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO GO HOME AND TEACH THEIR OWN PEOPLE. ALSO A BIG PART IS LEARNING TO WORK TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
    Expenses $98,845
  • Expenses $632,073

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-0776048
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,198,679
Income (IRS master file)
$1,579,347

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,579,347$1,469,820$2,198,679IRS
990December 2023$1,427,607$1,353,991$2,089,898XML
990December 2022$1,323,638$1,537,947$2,024,262IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 63-0776048).

Questions about SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY is 63-0776048.
Is SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TOM CORSON.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,547 (TOM CORSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,579,347, expenses of $1,469,820 and total assets of $2,198,679 at year end.

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