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The Southern Poverty Law Center’s latest financial information and annual report.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is a tax-exempt, charitable organization incorporated in 1971 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.

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s work is supported primarily through donor contributions. No government funds are received or used for its efforts. During its last fiscal year, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ spent approximately 73.9% of its total expenses on program services. At the end of the fiscal year, the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s endowment — composed primarily of board-designated funds to support future work — stood at $731.9 million. The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is proud of the stewardship of its resources.

The annual report reviews our programmatic work from the past year. The Impact Report highlights the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s work quantitatively.

Audited Financial Statement This statement provides our most recent financial information, presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

IRS Form 990 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 We are incorporated and are 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.