Sister Cities Commission Of Birmingham Alabama is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1999. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sister Cities Commission Of Birmingham Alabama 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, Sister Cities Commission Of Birmingham Alabama generated $6.5k 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 (36.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $127.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING PROMOTING GLOBAL COOPERATION, CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING FACILITATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE BIRMINGHAM METRO COMMUNITY AND SELECTED CITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2017, BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES EXPANDED ITS GHANA PARTNERSHIP TO INCLUDE APAASO. AFTER MEETING WITH THE QUEEN MOTHER, THE CHIEFS OF THE AREA, AND THE COMMUNITY, ACCESS TO EDUCATION WAS A PRIORITY. BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES COMMITTED TO BUILDING A NEW BUILDING TO SERVE AS THE COMMUNITYS LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY CENTER. ALTHOUGH THE SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE RUNNING WATER AND ELECTRICITY, THE NEW BUILDING WILL HAVE THESE UTILITIES. BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES COMMITMENT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION, FURNITURE, BOOKS, AND COMPUTERS. EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THE DRUMS OF APAASO GALA TO RAISE FUNDS TO BUILD A SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIBRARY IN APAASO, GHANA.
IN 2020, BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES SENT QUARTERLY SHIPMENTS OF VITAL MEDICAL AID TO THE DONBAS REGION OF UKRAINE. COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL DOCTORS OFFICES AND UAB, BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES SENT POUNDS OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO FIRST RESPONDERS IN DONBAS IN 2020. ADDITIONALLY, BIRMINGHAM SISTER CITIES DONATED TO BIRMINGHAMS SECOND ANNUAL UKRAINIAN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL. LASTLY, OPEN WORLDS YOUNG LEADERS FROM UKRAINE VISITED BIRMINGHAM TO LEARN ABOUT MEDIA LITERACY
VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION MISSION AND NOT JUST MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AS WELL AS MANY TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS AND TRAVEL FOR CONFERENCES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Corlette Stewart Burns Executive Director | 20 | $73,928 | |
Jessica Findley Valentin Current Board Chair | 10 | $0 | |
R Scott Colson Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Hernan Prado Current Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Gwendolyn Amamoo Immediate Past Chair | 10 | $0 | |
Marty Connors Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,444 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $26 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,470 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $82,968 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $640 |
Other expenses | $38,439 |
Total expenses | $127,816 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $209,315 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $215,350 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $215,350 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sister Cities Commission Of Birmingham Alabama has recieved totaling $63.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $63 |
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