Nonprofit · EIN 92-2175318
EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SYLACAUGA, AL 35150
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,233,463 | $21,477,709 | -$19,244,246 | $34,322,144 | $28,280,000 | $6,042,144 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,335,899 | $277,824 | $5,058,075 | $25,286,390 | $0 | $25,286,390 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,494,977 | $266,662 | $20,228,315 | $20,228,315 | $0 | $20,228,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,336,439
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $884,187
- Other revenue
- $12,837
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,384,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $79,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,892
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $938,467
- Occupancy
- $363
- Travel
- $2,077
- Depreciation
- $2,742
- Program services (functional)
- $21,473,257
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,452
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,286,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,322,144
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,280,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,042,144
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,853,625
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,042,144
- Gross receipts
- $2,233,463
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSE CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AVERY EMBRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LINDA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DREW HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON ISBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAINES LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CAITLYN MCTIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARRISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ADAM PONDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LORI SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARGARET MORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GLENN SISK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MELVA TATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET MORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $61,888 |
| GLENN SISK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVA TATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ISBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM PONDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARRISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLYN MCTIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAINES LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AVERY EMBRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET MORTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN SISK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MELVA TATE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ISBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM PONDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PARRISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF LYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAITLYN MCTIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DREW HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAINES LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AVERY EMBRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 78 BETSY ROSS LN, SYLACAUGA, AL 35150-2030
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARGARET MORTON, 78 BETSY ROSS LANE, SYLACAUGA, AL 35150
- Signed the 990
- MARGARET MORTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 245-4343
- Website
- WWW.EARTHRURALHUB.COM
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EAST ALABAMA AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
Program accomplishments
- THE EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION THAT INCLUDES INCUBATION AND INNOVATION OF RURAL IDEAS WHILE FOCUSING ON KNOWLEDGE-BASED SKILLS AND EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY GROWTH, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. THE MODEL FOR THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOP HUMAN CAPITAL, FOSTER INNOVATION, CREATE JOBS, LEVERAGE LOCAL RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EXPAND COMMUNITY, COUNTY, AND REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT.THE CAMPUS WILL BE EXPANSIVE, FOCUSING ON INCUBATION, PREPARING OUR WORKFORCE FOR ON-DEMAND JOBS, K-12 EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE, HOSPITALITY TRAINING, HEALTHCARE, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. EARTH TAKE A REGIONAL APPROACH TO CREATING ECONOMIC CHANGE BY CAPITALIZING ON UNIQUE ASSETS OF OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $21,473,257 · grants $20,384,500
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-2175318
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,322,144
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,233,463
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,233,463 | $21,477,709 | $34,322,144 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,335,899 | $277,824 | $25,286,390 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $20,494,977 | $266,662 | $20,228,315 | XML |
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 92-2175318).
Questions about EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION is 92-2175318.
- Is EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION 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 EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARGARET MORTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EAST ALABAMA RURAL INNOVATION AND TRAINING HUB FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,233,463, expenses of $21,477,709 and total assets of $34,322,144 at year end.
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