EIN 63-0288868

Southern Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
453
State
Year formed
1941
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Southern Research Institute offers research and technology services for industry, government and stem education outreach programs in Birmingham, AL.
Total revenues
$149,651,608
2022
Total expenses
$57,118,873
2022
Total assets
$211,179,645
2022
Num. employees
453
2022

Program areas at Southern Research Institute

The engineering division develops engineering solutions to complex problems through characterizing the mechanical, thermal, physical, and chemical properties of advanced materials. The engineering division is also developing new, low-cost processes to produce carbon/carbon and polymer matrix composite materials and aerogels (ultra-light foam), as well as processing methods to fabricate these materials for a wide variety of applications from automotive and recreational products to the most advanced aerospace applications. Southern Research Institute also provides environmental Research and services to government, industry, and private institutions. The Research has led to the development of new test methods and instruments, the improvement of process and emission control technologies, solutions to daunting new environmental challenges, and other important contributions to environmental sciences.
Cro services provides drug discovery and pre-clinical drug development to pharmaceutical and biotechnology on an outsourced basis. Southern Research Institute has capabilities in all phases of the early-stage drug discovery and development process and provides clients with comprehensive services and support to assist them in streamlining their custom drug discovery and development programs. Some of Southern Research Institute's significant pre-clinical Research accomplishments include: demonstrated the efficacy of combination chemotherapy in mice, leading the way for the development of therapeutic approaches with improved clinical outcomes in certain cancers, performed pre-clinical drug development evaluations and analyses on approximately half of the fda-approved cancer therapeutics currently on the market, and contributed to the development of the first drug delivery technology for the extended release of synthetic agents that promote the treatment of prostate cancer.
Scientific platforms has accomplished innovative Research in the areas of cancer, infectious disease, and neuroscience. With a focus on the discovery of new, small-molecule therapeutics and the understanding of how these molecules work, drug discovery carries out translational science designed to invent small molecules and advance them from the design stage to the clinic. Government funding supports our efforts in pioneering new scientific areas of drug discovery. The scientific platforms' staff provides expertise in medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, and high-throughput screening technologies, all focused on making discoveries that will contribute to improving human health. The scientific platforms' team has been very effective in its efforts and has discovered more than 20 drugs that have entered clinical trials and six drugs that have been approved by the fda for use in the treatment of cancer.
Southern Research's stem education outreach program is involved in a wide variety of programs that impact students and teachers in Alabama. The mission of sr's stem program is to enhance 6th 12th grade stem education by drawing upon the expertise and scholarly contributions of the Southern Research community. We aim to define and exemplify effective stem education to maximize students' readiness to excel in a rapidly changing world. We are working to achieve our education mission by engaging students and teachers in stem activities through summer learning programs, field trips, after-school programing, stem competitions and science fairs, internships, and professional development workshops for stem educators. Our primary objective is to embolden students who possess a passion for innovation and discovery to pursue their interests and strengthen the stem community. Southern Research is committed to fostering creativity and impacting the future generation.

Who funds Southern Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fhi 360Global Health$65,145
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$34

Personnel at Southern Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Joshua D CarpenterChief Executive Officer$373,706
Michael A CatalanoChief Operating Officer$0
Abishek KulshreshthaChief of Staff$153,418
Avanti PaulVice President Operations$139,231
David A RutledgeVice President of Finance$247,567
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Southern Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$45,128,927
Program services$52,870,532
Investment income and dividends$1,450,669
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$30,734
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$50,170,746
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$149,651,608

Form 990s for Southern Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2019-122022-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-06-12990View PDF
2017-122018-12-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 18 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $65,145 from Fhi 360
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2000 Ninth Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
southernresearch.org/ 
Phone
(205) 581-2000
Twitter profile
@soresearchnews 
IRS details
EIN
63-0288868
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1941
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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