The purpose of the OSRCDC is to revitalize, maintain and preserve the physical property, cultural history, and heritage of the Old Sardis Baptist Church, while fostering positive community improvement and engaging the Smithfield community, Birmingham faith community, civil rights historical community, and Old Sardis Baptist Church.  The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.  This purpose may include the distribution of funds to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3).