Southern Center For Law & Ethics
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Southern Center For Law & Ethics is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1986, with $46,700 in FY2010 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2549 Willowbrook Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35242 EIN 63-0925807 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2010)
$47K
Expenses (FY2010)
$46K
Net assets
$15K
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Southern Center For Law & Ethics— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +2% 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 Southern Center For Law & Ethics: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Southern Center For Law & Ethics— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Southern Center For Law & Ethics: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2549 Willowbrook Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35242
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2010)
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15K
Net assets
$15K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $46,700 | $45,674 | $14,695 | $14,695 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $88K total
6 grants to Southern Center For Law & Ethics totaling $88K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2020 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2018 | $22,652 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Social, civic and public policy | 2016 | $8,750 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Social, civic and public policy | 2015 | $18,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Social, civic and public policy | 2014 | $22,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Southern Center For Law & Ethics a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Southern Center For Law & Ethics is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0925807, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Southern Center For Law & Ethics's EIN?
- Southern Center For Law & Ethics's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0925807.
- How much revenue does Southern Center For Law & Ethics report?
- Southern Center For Law & Ethics reported $46,700 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2010 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Southern Center For Law & Ethics have?
- CharityIndex grades Southern Center For Law & Ethics C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Southern Center For Law & Ethics (EIN 63-0925807) 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.