Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Organization Overview

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MUSEUM AND EDUCATION INSTITUTE TO ENLIGHTEN EACH GENERATION ABOUT CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS BY EXPLORING OUR COMMON PAST AND WORKING TOGETHER IN THE PRESENT TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

YOUTH SERVICES THE INSTITUTE IS REGULARLY VISITED BY LOCAL SCHOOL GROUPS AND RESIDENTS FROM THE LOCAL AREA. OVER 12,0000 SCHOOL RESIDENTS FROM ALABAMA VISITED THE INSTITUTE DURING 2019-2020. OVER 300 YOUTH HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE INSTITUTES AWARD WINNING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, BIRMINGHAM CULTURAL ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP BCAP.


EXHIBITS THE INSTITUTE IS A PLACE FOR HERITAGE TOURISM AND A CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT HAS BEEN VISITED BY OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS SINCE THE INSTITUTE OPENED IN 1992. THE INSTITUTE HAS TWO CHANGING EXHIBIT GALLERIES THAT HIGHLIGHT HUMAN RIGHT ISSUES OF THE CURRENT TIME PERIOD. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL OF THE GALLERIES DURING THEIR PAID TOURS. OVERALL ATTENDANCE FOR THE INSTITUTE EXCEEDS 140,000 ANNUALLY.


OUTREACH TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRMS TO K-12 STUDENTS THAT INTRODUE AND EXPLORE THE LESSONS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS. MOST OF BCRIS OUTREACH PROGRAMS WERE HELD AT THE INSTITUTE OR AT SCHOOLS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. NEARLY 1,400 YOUTH AND PARENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BCRIS AFTER SCHOOL AND LITERACY PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,070
Fundraising events$331,726
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,231,984
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,586,780
Total Program Service Revenue$273,422
Investment income $3,239
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $196,992
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,120,246

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has recieved totaling $114,405.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alabama Power Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING

$50,000
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GIVING

$18,000
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: LEGACY YOUTH PROGRAM

$10,000
Alabama Power Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING

$10,000
Leon Aland Family Foundation

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE MISSION TO ENLIGHTEN EACH GENERATION ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS BY EXPLORING OUR COMMON PAST AND WORKING TOGETHER IN THE PRESENT TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE.

$8,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,283
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