Birmingham-southern College
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only 15% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Birmingham-southern College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1999, with $4,153,848 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 15% of spending to programs.
Po Box 2565, Birmingham, AL, 35202 EIN 63-0288811 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▼ 89.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.8M
Net assets
$27.5M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating15% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Birmingham-southern College: 15% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · -65% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Birmingham-southern College: 48 mo reserves · -65% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Birmingham-southern College: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Birmingham-southern College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
As of may 31, 2024, birmingham-southern ceased its normal operations due to financial conditions. the college is currently negotiating the sale of its real property. upon the successful closing of the sale, excess proceeds will be transferred to its endowment. under alabama law, the college and the foundation is required to submit a plan to the state attorney general for use of these funds. it is expected that the proposed plan will include provisions for the awarding of scholarships to students who will attend other liberal arts colleges.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2565, Birmingham, AL, 35202
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67.7M (FY2013) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $45.6MNet assets $27.5M
Operating margin
-64.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$73.1M
Total liabilities
$45.6M
Net assets
$27.5M
Salaries & benefits
$1.6M
23% of expenses
Board members
21
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,153,848▼89.8% | $6,846,033▼86.9% | $27,477,895▼37.3% | $73,095,209▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $40,553,275▼3.6% | $52,459,593▼1.8% | $43,808,895▼19.8% | $88,792,202▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,086,381▼1.4% | $53,414,245▼33.7% | $54,623,872▼18.1% | $90,416,824▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $42,694,906▼8.4% | $80,578,450▲58.4% | $66,715,152▼36.9% | $106,162,162▼28.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,611,926▼1.2% | $50,871,394▼8.7% | $105,759,465▲1.7% | $148,584,093▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,184,879▲3.0% | $55,731,291▲2.2% | $103,989,124▼6.8% | $150,253,116▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,789,681▼36.2% | $54,546,677▼29.0% | $111,529,044▼8.9% | $159,285,516▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,801,139▼16.7% | $76,786,920▲0.3% | $122,384,782▼3.3% | $173,622,974▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,158,379▲22.2% | $76,540,092▲2.2% | $126,590,699▲12.2% | $179,607,698▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,512,318▲5.9% | $74,907,005▲5.9% | $112,848,245▼5.1% | $180,338,012▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $66,589,536▼1.6% | $70,718,608▲5.4% | $118,870,831▼3.6% | $190,585,869▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,684,544 | $67,108,931▲1.7% | $123,268,360▲3.1% | $195,685,360▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,989,114▼1.5% | $119,526,342▲8.5% | $196,115,011▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $66,974,206▼11.0% | $110,174,403▼6.2% | $189,448,079▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $75,285,913▼5.0% | $117,403,174▼1.8% | $200,893,319▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $79,258,704 | $119,517,647 | $207,964,972 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Newton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ashley Meneguzzi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bryson Stephens | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carl Dalton Nesmith III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel B Coleman | President | 10 | — |
| David M Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Delynn M Zell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Denson N Franklin III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Denzel E Okinedo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Derry Bunting | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth M Dunn | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joab M Lesene III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joelle Phillips | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ragan Cain | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Keith Thompson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Richard B Yeilding | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sandra B Thurmond | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Scott Selman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Susan D Doughton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Thomas Waters | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Management Co | Food Service | $3,181,492 |
| Apogee Telecom Inc | Technology | $750,555 |
| Landscape Services | Landscaping | $537,808 |
| Pathward | Digital Pmt Solution | $531,276 |
| Ricoh USA | Digital Bus. & Print | $510,808 |
Grants received · $10.4M total
101 grants to Birmingham-southern College totaling $10.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Birmingham-southern College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Birmingham-southern College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0288811, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Birmingham-southern College's EIN?
- Birmingham-southern College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0288811.
- How much revenue does Birmingham-southern College report?
- Birmingham-southern College reported $4,153,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Birmingham-southern College's spending goes to programs?
- Birmingham-southern College spends about 15% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Birmingham-southern College have?
- CharityIndex grades Birmingham-southern College C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Birmingham-southern College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Birmingham-southern College's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Andy Newton (Board Member).
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Data for Birmingham-southern College (EIN 63-0288811) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.