Western Arkansas Planning And is located in Fort Smith, AR. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2024, Western Arkansas Planning And employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Arkansas Planning And 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 06/2024, Western Arkansas Planning And generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC COMMERCIAL EDUCATION CIVIC SOCIAL GENERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PREPARE AND DEVELOP DISTRICT OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR LONG RANGE ECONOMIC GROWTH WHICH INCLUDES ADEQUATE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS TO FORMULATE DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A PROGRAM FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WAPDD SERVES AS THE LOCAL WORKFORCE PROVIDER FOR THE WESTERN ARKANSAS WORKFORCE AREA THAT INCLUDES SIX COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 255,220 CITIZENS.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING INCLUDING EMERGENCY SERVICE PLANNING FOR THE SIX-COUNTY AREA.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN A SIX-COUNTY REGION SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 255,220 CITIZENS.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES TO MEMBER CITIES AND COUNTIES AS WELL AS AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE SIX-COUNTY AREA INCLUDING THE FORT SMITH MSA AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mitch Minnick Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kevin Settle Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Judith Keith Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Alex Sanchez Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Doug Kinslow Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Hugh Hardgrave Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $104,505 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $159,627 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $264,132 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,217,709 |
Investment income | $21,939 |
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 | $2,503,780 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $175,457 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,230 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $789,123 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,019 |
Other employee benefits | $186,493 |
Payroll taxes | $72,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,067 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,766 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $54,238 |
Information technology | $21,701 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,556 |
Travel | $81,518 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,478 |
Insurance | $3,363 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,413,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,023,291 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $421,384 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $573,441 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,018,116 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,803 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $509,261 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $615,064 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $829,611 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $573,441 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,018,116 |