Southern Institute For Appropriate Technology
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Lineville, AL
- Founding
- 01/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 63-0776048
Organization Overview
Southern Institute For Appropriate Technology, operating under the name Sifat, is located in Lineville, AL. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sifat employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sifat 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 12/2021, Sifat generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT WITH A NEEDY WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTH AMERICA (UNITED STATES PROGRAM) THE U.S. CAMPUS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, MISSIONARIES, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED TOWARDS MISSION AWARENESS, EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS USING KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNIQUES, AGRCULTURE, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO SPONSOR AN OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE ON LAKE WEDOWEE EACH SUNDAY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
SOUTH AMERICA (ECUADOR PROGRAM) - WE ARE SPONSORING WORK TEAMS FROM CHURCHES AND UNIVERSITIES TO ASSIST OUR ECUADORIAN SIFAT GRADUATES IN BUILDING FACILITIES THAT ALLOW THEIR CHURCHES TO HAVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN AND AROUND QUITO. IN ADDITION, WE ARE PROVIDING MEDICAL WORK TEAMS WHICH COVER HEALTH MONITORING AND MEDICAL CARE FOR PRIMARILY AT-RISK WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, WE SPONSOR SMALL SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS FOR OUR EDUADORIAN SIFAT GRADUATES.
AFRICA - IN UGANDA WE ARE HELPING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR ORPHANS THAT HAVE GRADUATED FROM SIFAT CONSTRUCTED HIGH SCHOOL TO CONTINUE EDUCATION IN TRADE SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITY. IN KAMPALA WE PROVIDED PROJECT FUNDING TO PURCHASE LAND TO START A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. IN OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES WE HAVE SUPPORTED SEVERAL SIFAT GRADUATES PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS. IN KENYA, WE HELPED TO FUND A POULTRY FARM TO HELP THE DISABLED. IN NIGERIA, WE SPONSORED A MICROENTERPRISE POULTRY, SECURITY WALL FOR AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDED WELL DRILLING TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER FOR A COMMUNITY. IN LIBERIA, WE SUPPORTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CLASSROOMS. IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, WE HELPED FUND VOCATIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR A METHODIST CHURCH PROJECT THAT IS HELPING REHABILITATE YOUTH.
CENTRAL AMERICA (COSTA RICA TRAINING PROGRAM) PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, MISSIONARIES, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED TOWARD EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS USING KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNIQUES, AGRICULTURE, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. SOUTH AMERICA (BOLIVIA PROGRAM) WE SPONSOR WORK TEAMS FROM UNIVERSITIES TO ASSIST OUR BOLIVIAN SIFAT GRADUATES IN CONSTRUCTION OF MICRO-IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR VILLAGES IN THE CHAUPIRANA VALLEY IN NORTH POTOSI, BOLIVIA. IN ADDITION, WE HELP WITH MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, WE ALSO SPONSOR SMALL, SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS, SUCH AS WATER PURIFICATION, FOR OUR BOLIVIA SIFAT GRADUATE PROJECTS IN AND AROUND QUESIMPUCO, POTOSI PROJECT SITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Corson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,266 |
Art Stephenson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Camp Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bert Blanchard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Brawner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Cain Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,521 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,138,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,245,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,920 |
| Investment income | $13,093 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,662 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $93,661 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,411,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,266 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,133 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $322,279 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $99,548 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,702 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $43,878 |
| Information technology | $5,543 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,968 |
| Travel | $5,753 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,047 |
| Insurance | $24,484 |
| All other expenses | $311,129 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,389,671 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $229,693 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $276,043 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $124,307 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $555,200 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,087,982 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $137 |
| Total assets | $2,273,362 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,970 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $56,585 |
| Total liabilities | $59,555 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,958,121 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $255,686 |
| 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 | $2,273,362 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Southern Institute For Appropriate Technology has recieved totaling $42,152.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $23,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $18,431 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $521 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $809,588 |
| Earnings | $278,394 |
| Ending Balance | $1,087,982 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christian Medical & Dental Society Bristol, TN | $23,493,559 | $15,260,039 |
American Nicaraguan Foundation Inc Miami, FL | $7,615,925 | $10,644,031 |
Rafiki Foundation Incorporated Eustis, FL | $23,488,735 | $10,619,159 |
The Bill Gatton Foundation Bristol, TN | $0 | $23,969,446 |
Management Technologies International Inc Newnan, GA | $8,681,139 | $7,735,276 |
A M G International Chattanooga, TN | $17,555,584 | $9,364,805 |
Africas Childrens Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,359,595 | $6,304,288 |
Baptist Medical & Dental Mission International Inc Hattiesburg, MS | $5,144,542 | $6,135,444 |
Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN | $17,905,708 | $7,264,096 |
Clean The World Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | $2,032,726 | $4,992,352 |
Project Medishare For Haiti Inc Miami, FL | $1,397,572 | $3,198,205 |
Educate Tomorrow Corp Miami Beach, FL | $557,417 | $2,783,703 |