Mission
Miles College, founded in 1898, is a premier liberal arts institution located in metropolitan Birmingham, Alabama. It offers a diverse range of baccalaureate programs and is dedicated to the civic engagement and activism of its students.
Basic Information
Founded in
1909
EIN
63-0400608
Total Assets
$95.78 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Empowering Leaders
Miles builds trailblazers. We help you find the leader within you and gain the confidence to excel.

A History of Firsts
Miles College has a rich history of breaking racial barriers and achieving social justice milestones.

Center for Economic and Social Justice
This center fosters innovative thinking and engages with communities to promote social and economic justice.
Impact Stats
Year
Historic Mural Creation
Creation of the first Black Lives Matter mural on an HBCU campus.
Year
First African-American Student at University of Alabama
Autherine Lucy, a Miles alumna, became the first African-American student to enroll at the University of Alabama in 1952.
Year Established
Establishment of Women’s Business Center
The Miles College Women’s Business Center was established to support female entrepreneurs.
Past Events
AI Yard Fest 2024
October 28, 2024
Hosted the AI Yard Fest to promote technology and innovation.
UNCF Walk
September 10, 2024
Conducted a walk with UNCF for awareness of HBCU contributions.
Innovation Center Launch
July 18, 2024
Launched the Innovation Center to support HBCU students.
Upcoming Events

Voter Registration Day
August 1, 2024
An event focused on registering students to vote and promoting civic engagement.
Our Programs

Miles College Women’s Business Center
Supports women entrepreneurs in achieving business success.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Student Government Association
Join the student body to represent student interests and organize events.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"We are an incubator for talent. We see your potential and your future before you do."
Dr. Brigatti
Director of Alumni Affairs
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
70
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
83.92%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-2.50%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1839
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.71
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 23.65M | 47.67% |
Program Services | 25.37M | 51.12% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 600.5K | 1.21% |
Total Revenue | 49.62M | 100.00% |