The Southern Poverty Law Center was incorporated in 1971 and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions, grants and bequests are tax deductible. Our tax identification number is 63-0598743.

Our work is supported primarily through donor contributions. We do not receive or use government funds.

During the last fiscal year, we spent approximately 69% of our total expenses on program services. At the end of the fiscal year, our endowment – a special, board-designated fund to support our future work – stood at $175.3 million. We are proud of the stewardship of our resources.

Financial documents are available online by clicking the links below. These documents may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download Acrobat Reader for free if it isn't already installed on your computer.

2006 Annual Report (505kb)
The annual report reviews the work of the legal department, Teaching Tolerance and the Intelligence Project during fiscal year 2006.

Audited Financial Statement (120kb)
This statement provides the most recent financial information on the Southern Poverty Law Center, presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

IRS Form 990 (550kb)
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, our annual federal income tax return, IRS form 990, is available for review.

IRS letter confirming 501(c)(3) status (321kb)
The Southern Poverty Law Center is incorporated and is a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number is 63-0598743. Donations are tax deductible under the rules set out by the IRS.