Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc
- Assets
- $120.3m
- Revenue
- $43.3m
- Investments
- $49.5m
- Employees
- 104
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 04/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 75-1840827
Organization Overview
Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc, operating under the name SIL International, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, SIL International employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. SIL International 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 09/2021, SIL International generated $43.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $38.6m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, SIL International has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $7,558,762. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SIL IS A GLOBAL FAITH-BASED NONPROFIT THAT WORKS WITH ETHNOLINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS THAT EXPAND THEIR POSSIBILITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSLATION PROGRAMS - SIL WORKS WITH OVER 1,300 COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE (IMPACTING MORE THAN ONE BILLION SPEAKERS) AS THEY BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITH THEIR OWN LANGUAGES. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES ONGOING PLANNED ACTIONS THAT A LANGUAGE COMMUNITY TAKES TO ENSURE THAT ITS LANGUAGE CONTINUES TO SERVE ITS CHANGING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND GOALS. SIL'S EXPERTISE INCLUDES TRAINING AND CONSULTING IN LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS, ORTHOGRAPHY AND WRITING SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING TRANSLATION AND MOTHER TONGUE-BASED MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION AND LITERACY. SIL PUBLISHES ETHNOLOGUE, AN AUTHORITATIVE RESOURCE ON WORLD LANGUAGES, REFERENCING MORE THAN 7,000 LANGUAGES. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.
LOGISTICS - SIL WORKS WITH NON-DOMINANT LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES WHO MAY RESIDE IN REMOTE LOCATIONS. IT IS OFTEN NECESSARY FOR SIL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS STAFF THAT ARE UNAVAILABLE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY, SUCH AS HOUSING, SCHOOLS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN, COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH CARE AND ACCESS TO FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATIONS - SIL WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NON-DOMINANT LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW WRITTEN AND ORAL MATERIALS IN THE LANGUAGES THEY VALUE MOST. THE KIND OF MATERIALS IS DETERMINED BY THE COMMUNITY. CONTENT COVERS A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, AND MIGHT INCLUDE PRINT, AUDIO OR VIDEO ITEMS SUCH AS PRIMERS, FOLK STORIES, TEXTBOOKS, HEALTH AND HYGIENE GUIDELINES, GAMES, HISTORY, ETC. IN ADDITION TO NEW MATERIALS, LOCAL WORKERS ARE TRAINED TO ADAPT OR TRANSLATE PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM OTHER LANGUAGES ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS NUTRITION, FARMING, HEALTH E.G. HIV/AIDS, FAMILY PLANNING, EPIDEMIC PREVENTION, COVID-19 GUIDELINES, ETC. AND SCRIPTURE TEXTS. SIL ALSO WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER THE EFFECTIVE USE OF THESE MATERIALS.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSLATION PROGRAMS - SIL WORKS WITH OVER 1,300 COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE (IMPACTING MORE THAN ONE BILLION SPEAKERS) AS THEY BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WITH THEIR OWN LANGUAGES. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES ONGOING PLANNED ACTIONS THAT A LANGUAGE COMMUNITY TAKES TO ENSURE THAT ITS LANGUAGE CONTINUES TO SERVE ITS CHANGING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND GOALS. SIL'S EXPERTISE INCLUDES TRAINING AND CONSULTING IN LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS, ORTHOGRAPHY AND WRITING SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING TRANSLATION AND MOTHER TONGUE-BASED MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION AND LITERACY. SIL PUBLISHES ETHNOLOGUE, AN AUTHORITATIVE RESOURCE ON WORLD LANGUAGES, REFERENCING MORE THAN 7,000 LANGUAGES. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.
LOGISTICS - SIL WORKS WITH NON-DOMINANT LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES WHO MAY RESIDE IN REMOTE LOCATIONS. IT IS OFTEN NECESSARY FOR SIL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS STAFF THAT ARE UNAVAILABLE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY, SUCH AS HOUSING, SCHOOLS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN, COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH CARE AND ACCESS TO FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATIONS - SIL WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NON-DOMINANT LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW WRITTEN AND ORAL MATERIALS IN THE LANGUAGES THEY VALUE MOST. THE KIND OF MATERIALS IS DETERMINED BY THE COMMUNITY. CONTENT COVERS A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, AND MIGHT INCLUDE PRINT, AUDIO OR VIDEO ITEMS SUCH AS PRIMERS, FOLK STORIES, TEXTBOOKS, HEALTH AND HYGIENE GUIDELINES, GAMES, HISTORY, ETC. IN ADDITION TO NEW MATERIALS, LOCAL WORKERS ARE TRAINED TO ADAPT OR TRANSLATE PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM OTHER LANGUAGES ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS NUTRITION, FARMING, HEALTH E.G. HIV/AIDS, FAMILY PLANNING, EPIDEMIC PREVENTION, COVID-19 GUIDELINES, ETC. AND SCRIPTURE TEXTS. SIL ALSO WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER THE EFFECTIVE USE OF THESE MATERIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michel Kenmogne Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $147,936 |
James Green It Project Manager | 40 | $106,102 | |
Jonathan Hirst Chf Innov. Offcr | 40 | $100,615 | |
Mark Robinson Director | Trustee | 40 | $53,694 |
Donald P Buhler - Cfo Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $39,021 |
Daniel Agee Director | Trustee | 40 | $38,210 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $276,846 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,924,688 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,426 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,201,534 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,023,183 |
| Investment income | $780,249 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $41,064 |
| Net Rental Income | $414,858 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,919,057 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $912,173 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $43,315,582 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,672,239 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,059 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,754,809 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,111,134 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,069,778 |
| Payroll taxes | $564,910 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $141,962 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $218,505 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,313 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,717,731 |
| Advertising and promotion | $90,244 |
| Office expenses | $2,302,722 |
| Information technology | $1,237,270 |
| Royalties | $11,872 |
| Occupancy | $2,300,887 |
| Travel | $1,834,800 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $232,176 |
| Interest | $41,659 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,973,284 |
| Insurance | $784,004 |
| All other expenses | $758,429 |
| Total functional expenses | $38,589,539 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,310,099 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,991,128 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,330,741 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $805,617 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,404,697 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,181,915 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,048,270 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $49,522,016 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,737,716 |
| Total assets | $120,332,199 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,967,805 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,197,169 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $395,137 |
| Total liabilities | $39,560,111 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,083,784 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,688,304 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $120,332,199 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc has awarded $3,325,732 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: Language Develop. & Trans. Programs | $1,352,124 |
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: Language Develop. & Trans. Programs | $1,352,124 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Language Develop. & Trans. Programs | $163,104 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Language Develop. & Trans. Programs | $163,104 |
Waxhaw, NC PURPOSE: Operations | $106,160 |
Waxhaw, NC PURPOSE: Operations | $106,160 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc has recieved totaling $205,419.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $130,681 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $30,700 |
Christian Community Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,400 |
Sandell Ministries Inc Avondale Estates, GA PURPOSE: Program development | $10,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $4,420 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $3,402 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $490,458 |
| Earnings | $8,409 |
| Net Contributions | $120 |
| Grants | $4,265 |
| Ending Balance | $494,722 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc Dallas, TX | $120,332,199 | $43,315,582 |
Eurasia Group Foundation Albuquerque, NM | $704,541 | $1,068,150 |
Japan-America Society Of Dallas Fort Worth Plano, TX | $1,009,561 | $671,573 |
Jerusalem Peacebuilders Inc Houston, TX | $388,949 | $428,560 |
Japan-America Society Of Houston Inc Houston, TX | $711,852 | $291,379 |
Arbol De Vida El Paso, TX | $357,948 | $298,187 |
Tulsa Global Alliance Inc Tulsa, OK | $530,149 | $266,677 |
Sphoorti Foundation Usa Frisco, TX | $715,133 | $419,642 |
Lao American Association Houston, TX | $224,166 | $0 |
Odisha Society Of The Americas Cedar Park, TX | $991,570 | $374,213 |
Center For International Studies Albuquerque, NM | $329,189 | $0 |
Council On American Islamic-Relations Austin Texas Austin, TX | $78,982 | $0 |