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Southern Research Institute

To offer research & technology services to support industry and federal government agencies. To be operated for the benefit of the university of alabama at birmingham.

Science & Technology Birmingham, AL EIN: 630288868 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Southern Research Institute

Partnering to transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions.

Founded
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

Mission

To offer research & technology services to support industry and federal government agencies. To be operated for the benefit of the university of alabama at birmingham.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.80%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Southern Research Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 96% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Southern Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Birmingham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 630288868. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Southern Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 630288868. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Southern Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Southern Research Institute is located in Birmingham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years.

Based on official tax filings, Southern Research Institute has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Southern Research Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Southern Research Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Southern Research Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Partnering to transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions. Southern Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Southern Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 630288868, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
267

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Alan S••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Southern Research opens new biotechnology center in Birmingham - WVTM
Aug 2025
www.wvtm13.com
Form filed
$50.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$49.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$149.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Southern Research will create ‘generational opportunity’ with new building - Alabama News Center
Jan 2022
alabamanewscenter.com
Form filed
$85.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$77.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Southern Company names Dr. Mark S. Berry as head of research and development group - PR Newswire
Jul 2019
www.prnewswire.com
On this day in Alabama history: Research institute renamed to reflect new purpose - Alabama News Center
May 2019
alabamanewscenter.com
Form filed
$73.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Southern Research Institute's new STEM Education Outreach Lab will host 50 students - Bham Now
Sep 2018
bhamnow.com
Form filed
$73.6M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
PROJECT PROFILE: Southern Research Institute - Department of Energy (.gov)
Nov 2017
www.energy.gov
Form filed
$77.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
NCI Awards Major Contract To Southern Research Institute - BioSpace
Nov 2016
www.biospace.com
Tom Martin, Alabama Power and the founding of Southern Research - Alabama News Center
Oct 2016
alabamanewscenter.com
Form filed
$69.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$81.3M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Southern Research Institute attacks cancer, environmental challenges and more - Alabama Department of Commerce
Mar 2013
www.madeinalabama.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 144 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1941
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Southern Research Institute

What is Southern Research Institute?
Southern Research Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Birmingham, United States. Partnering to transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions.
When was Southern Research Institute founded?
Southern Research Institute was founded in 1941.
Who leads Southern Research Institute?
Alan Spear serves as CFO.
Where is Southern Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, United States.
What is Southern Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Southern Research Institute trustworthy?
Southern Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Southern Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 630288868.
What is Southern Research Institute's website?
http://www.southernresearch.org