West Alabama Regional Commission
- Assets
- $11.0m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $552.0
- Employees
- 129
- Location
- Northport, AL
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 63-0519483
Organization Overview
West Alabama Regional Commission is located in Northport, AL. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, West Alabama Regional Commission employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Alabama Regional Commission is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, West Alabama Regional Commission generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, West Alabama Regional Commission has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $4,408,422. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS TO PLAN FOR THE UNIFIED AND FAR-REACHING DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGION, ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES BY MEMBER GOVERNMENTS, AND PROMOTE ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY THROUGH COORDINATION BETWEEN MEMBER GOVERNMENTS. THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION: 1) ORGANIZES COOPERATIVE PROJECTS BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SAVE TAX DOLLARS; 2) PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GRANT APPLICATIONS, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER AREAS; 3) ADMINISTERS FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT FROM REGIONAL COOPERATION; 4) COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROJECTS OR ISSUES THAT CROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF MEMBER GOVERNMENTS; 5) PLANS FOR THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION AND FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES; AND, 6) REVIEWS AND COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; 7) PROVIDES REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AREA AGENCY ON AGING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS LOCATED IN SEVEN COUNTIES WITHIN WEST ALABAMA AREA.
ADMINISTRATION OF VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GRANT AWARDS FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN A SEVEN COUNTY AREA IN WEST ALABAMA AREA
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CONSIST OF VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION, DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY, AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEVEN COUNTIES WITHIN WEST ALABAMA WITH PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. ADMINISTRATION OF VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GRANT AWARDS FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN A SEVEN COUNTY AREA IN WEST ALABAMA AREA.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES CONSIST OF GRANT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES OF SEVEN COUNTIES WITHIN THE WEST ALABAMA AREA WITH TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dennis Stripling Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,745 |
Stan Acker Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Stanley Allred Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Barger Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lee Busby Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Charles Caddell Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Statewide Healthcare Healthcare | 9/29/23 | $1,168,701 |
Ga Food Services Meals Services | 9/29/23 | $806,548 |
Caring Missions Llc Healthcare | 9/29/23 | $436,089 |
Addus Healthcare | 9/29/23 | $246,214 |
Always Home Healthcare | 9/29/23 | $104,146 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,361,319 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,493,883 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,361,319 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,268,164 |
| Investment income | $45,063 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,864,809 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $524,573 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,626 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,065 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,531,356 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $243,732 |
| Other employee benefits | $510,859 |
| Payroll taxes | $304,846 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $60,257 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,371 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,672 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $40,058 |
| Information technology | $69,434 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $252,086 |
| Travel | $178,786 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,707 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $40,585 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,674,995 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,653,115 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $851,829 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,380,320 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $144,226 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $890,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $552 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,049,561 |
| Total assets | $10,970,052 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $781,436 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,113 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,500,495 |
| Total liabilities | $5,325,044 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $422,084 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,222,924 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,970,052 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, West Alabama Regional Commission has awarded $524,573 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOCUS ON SENIOR CITIZENS PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $101,600 |
FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSION PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $30,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES | $56,000 |
GREENE COUNTY COMMISSION PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $26,000 |
SARCOA PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $12,907 |
PICKENS CO FAMILY RESOURCE CTR PURPOSE: SENIOR SERVICES | $68,000 |