SISTER CITIES COMMISSION OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

EIN: 631213470 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Birmingham, AL

Total Revenue
$139,169
Total Expenses
$123,876
Total Assets
$336,696
Net Assets
$336,696
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
CORLETTE STEWART BURNS
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

SISTER CITIES COMMISSION OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $139K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $124K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

Birmingham Sister Cities is dedicated to cultivating and promoting global cooperation, cultural understanding, and facilitating economic development between the Birmingham metropolitan community and selected cities around the world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $30,593

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,319

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...

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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

Program 3
Expenses: $49,832

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

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $139,110
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $59
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $139,169

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,912
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $92,744
Other Expenses $80,964
TOTAL EXPENSES $123,876

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $139,169 $253,941 -0.5%
Expenses $123,876 $77,120 +0.6%
Net Income $15,293 $176,821 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$45,543
Total Directors
24
$45,543
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Corlette Stewart Burns 2020 Executive Director 020.00
Officer Director
$45,543 $0 $45,543
Gwendolyn Amamoo Board Chair 010.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Findley Valentin Vice President 010.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
R Scott Colson Secretary 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Perry Treasurer 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bettina Byrd-Giles Immediate Past Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Hussein Abdul-Latif Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nan Baldwin Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marty Connors Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Devon Crawford Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stan Erdreich Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vince Gawronski Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Hunter Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abdul Kallon Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Roberson Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leda Summer Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vlad Tchouenko Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cecil Bostany Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanveer Patel Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheri Krell Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Evan Smith Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Penny Whiteside Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kali McNutt Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Jackson Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2020 $139,169 $123,876 $336,696 $15,293
2019 $253,941 $77,120 $321,404 $176,821
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