SKILLED TRADES OF WEST ALABAMA

EIN: 844668815 501(c)(3) Employment

TUSCALOOSA, AL

Total Revenue
$1,223,153
Total Expenses
$1,131,363
Total Assets
$466,837
Net Assets
$265,231
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
GARY PHILLIPS
Phone
2057526332
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SKILLED TRADES OF WEST ALABAMA, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SKILLED TRADES OF WEST ALABAMA IS TO BUILD A HIGHLY SKILLED, QUALIFIED, AND PREPARED WORKFORCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN WEST ALABAMA. SKILLED TRADES OF WEST ALABAMA IS CHANGING LIVES. THROUGH ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINING IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES. WITH A HIGH DEMAND FOR AND SHORTAGE OF SKILLED, READY-TO-WORK EMPLOYEES AND TRADESMEN, OPPORTUNITIES EXIST NOW TO BUILD HIGH-PAYING, SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. SKILLED TRADES OF WEST ALABAMA IS A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THROUGH THE ALABAMA OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIPS AND IS A FUNDING PARTNER OF THE ALABAMA CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS TRAINING BOARD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,103,689 Revenue: $269,193

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING COUPLED WITH CLASS AND HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $951,045
Program Service Revenue $269,193
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,915
TOTAL REVENUE $1,223,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500
Salaries & Benefits $618,535
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,103,689
Other Expenses $511,328
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,131,363

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,223,153 $995,356 +0.2%
Expenses $1,131,363 $1,047,608 +0.1%
Net Income $91,790 $-52,252 -2.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
11
Volunteers
3

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
3
$2,935
Total Directors
3
$2,935
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY PHILLIPS PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN EDDY VP, SECRETARY, & TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK SHEFFIELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$2,935 $0 $2,935
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
2025 $1,223,153 $1,131,363 $466,837 $91,790
2024 $995,356 $1,047,608 $401,565 $-52,252
2023 $937,841 $966,838 $432,558 $-28,997
2022 $533,538 $541,178 $450,684 $-7,640
2021 $580,767 $317,868 $479,139 $262,899
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