Better Business Bureau Of Southwest is located in Lake Charles, LA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Better Business Bureau Of Southwest employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Of Southwest is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Better Business Bureau Of Southwest generated $252.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND TO HANDLE DISPUTES BETWEEN CONSUMERS AND UNETHICAL BUSINESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Angela Guth President | 40 | $66,432 | |
Keith Wimberly Ex Officio | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Bostick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ben Stine Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennifer Istre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Papania Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $251,939 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $647 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $252,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $252,586 |
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. | $126,592 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,297 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,298 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,781 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,245 |
Office expenses | $2,624 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $777 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,596 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,443 |
Insurance | $6,686 |
All other expenses | $9,641 |
Total functional expenses | $248,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,201 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,135 |
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 | $5,707 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $76,258 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $129,684 |
Total assets | $273,985 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,170 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $77,803 |
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 | $133,286 |
Total liabilities | $213,259 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $60,726 |
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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $273,985 |