EIN 75-1840827

SIL International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
144
City
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
SIL International partners with non-dominant language communities to develop written and oral materials based on the community's preferences. The organization covers a wide range of content in various languages, including dictionaries, primers, academic papers, and traditional stories. Furthermore, SIL's Language and Culture Archives houses over 84,000 catalogued entries of language materials representing more than 4,000 languages.
Also known as...
Summer Institute of Linguistics
Total revenues
$48,965,391
2023
Total expenses
$52,903,085
2023
Total assets
$126,634,253
2023
Num. employees
144
2023

Program areas at SIL International

Language Development and Translation Programs - SIL works with over 1,300 communities worldwide impacting more than one billion speakers as they build their capacity for sustainable development with their own languages. Language development involves ongoing planned actions that a language community takes to ensure that its language continues to serve its changing social, cultural, political, economic, and spiritual needs and goals. SIL's expertise includes training and consulting in linguistic analysis, orthography and writing systems development, literature development including translation and mother tongue-based multilingual education and literacy. SIL publishes Ethnologue, an authoritative resource on world languages, referencing more than 7,000 languages. Continue on Schedule O.
Materials Development and Publications - SIL works in partnership with non-dominant language communities to develop new written and oral materials in the languages they value most. The kind of materials is determined by the community. Content covers a variety of subjects, and might include print, audio or video items such as primers, folk stories, textbooks, health and hygiene guidelines, games, history, etc. In addition to new materials, local workers are trained to adapt or translate pertinent information from other languages on subjects such as nutrition, farming, health e.g. HIV/AIDS, family planning, epidemic prevention, etc., and Scripture texts. SIL also works with communities to foster the effective use of these materials.
Logistics - SIL works with non-dominant language communities who may reside in remote locations. It is often necessary for SIL to provide services to its staff that are unavailable in the local economy, such as housing, schools for dependent children, communications services, transportation, health care and access to food and supplies.

Grants made by SIL International

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
JaarsOperations$1,074,423
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsLanguage Develop. & Trans. Programs$896,959
Hawaii Pidgin Bible MinistriesLanguage Develop. & Trans. Programs$208,742
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds SIL International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
JaarsInternet Connectivity for Translators; Audio/video Media Solutions,support for Aviation Operations, Transport Printed Bibles, Support Missionary in Training$426,621
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$157,832
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$71,200
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at SIL International

NameTitleCompensation
Eleanor Berry-Asst TreasurerChief Operating Officer$47,385
Donald P BuhlerChief Financial Officer
Jonathan HirstChief Innov Offcr$106,892
Michel KenmogneExecutive Director$147,955
Donald DillardSoftware Test Manager$103,713
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for SIL International

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$36,158,507
Program services$9,274,706
Investment income and dividends$1,347,726
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$86,076
Net rental income$377,795
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$553,780
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,113,267
Miscellaneous revenues$53,534
Total revenues$48,965,391

Form 990s for SIL International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-12990View PDF
2022-092023-05-26990View PDF
2021-092022-08-02990View PDF
2021-092022-05-26990View PDF
2020-092021-07-30990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
HadassahNew York, NY$98,818,990
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GA$153,773,756
PEN American CenterNew York, NY$25,786,149
National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC$83,640,008
The Ayn Rand Institute The Center for The Advancement of Objectivism (ARI)Santa Ana, CA$15,481,178
Fos Feminista (IPPF/WHR)New York, NY$24,831,284
New Israel Fund (NIF)Washington, DC$34,345,656
The Bowery MissionNew York, NY$24,772,797
Population ConnectionWashington, DC$16,287,942
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN$81,721,637
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $157,832 from American Online Giving Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $810,978 from Jaars
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesForeign affairs
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7500 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75236
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
sil.org/ 
Phone
(972) 708-7440
Facebook page
SIL.International 
IRS details
EIN
75-1840827
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
125139
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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