We Love Buford Highway Inc is located in Roswell, GA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, We Love Buford Highway Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Love Buford Highway Inc 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 12/2022, We Love Buford Highway Inc generated $349.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $251.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.0% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE LOVE BUFORD HWY IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT PRESERVING THE MULTICULTURAL IDENTITY OF ATLANTA'S BUFORD HWY. WE SEE PEOPLE AS THE EPICENTER FOR ADVOCACY AND IMPACT WHERE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THRIVE FOR GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FEEDING FAMILIES AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES ORGANIZED AND/OR PARTICIPATED IN 7 COMMUNITY MOBILE EVENTS, 6907 INDIVIDUALS, AND 80% WERE DEKALB COUNTY OF BUFORD HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IMMIGRANTS. WE SERVED 1449 FAMILIES WITH 23,612 POUNDS OF CULTURALLY CENTRIC FOODS; 48% WERE 18 YEARS OR YOUNGER AND 25.1% WERE OF FAMILIES OVER 5 PEOPLE. WE WORKED WITH THE CENTER FOR PAN ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, THE LATINO COMMUNITY FUND GEORGIA, CORE, DEKALB BOARD OF HEALTH, AND FUNDING FROM DEKALB COMMISSIONER, JEFF RADER. WE ENSURED THAT OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES IN THREE COMMUNITY MOBILE EVENTS (OUT OF THE 7 TOTAL EVENTS).
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES.
ORCHESTRA PROGRAM WAS AWARDED A REIMBURSABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITY WITH DFCS (OCT 1, 2022 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023). 11 LOCAL SCHOOLS REPRESENTED THROUGH 34 STUDENTS, 15 SATURDAY CLINIC SESSIONS, 99% RETENTION OF STUDENTS, 6 COMMUNITY-WIDE, FREE PERFORMANCES, AND RECORDED 93% WEEKLY ATTENDANCE.
BUFORD HIGHWAY BUSINESS CIRCLE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH EMORY UNIVERSITY'S COMMUNITY BUILDING SOCIAL CHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND THE CENTER OF PAN ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES (CPACS). WE CREATED THE FIRST BUFORD HIGHWAY IMMIGRANT BUSINESS OWNER SURVEY, WHICH WAS THE CREATION OF DATABASE REPRESENTING OPERATING BUSINESSES. 191 BUSINESS WERE APPROACHED, 53 SURVEYED, WITH A 27.7% RESPONSE RATE. THIS TRANSLATED INTO 5 LOCAL COMMUNITY LANGUAGES THAT WERE AS RECOGNIZED 10 TOP CHALLENGES: 32% STATED LACK OF CUSTOMERS; 30% RESPONDED THEY WERE FINDING WORKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lily A Pabian Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
Christa Isaf Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Natalia Rodriguez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jaren Abedania Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Seam Park Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Oh Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $79,950 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $269,393 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $441 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $349,343 |
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 | $349,343 |
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. | $55,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,366 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,326 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,075 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,450 |
Advertising and promotion | $119 |
Office expenses | $1,015 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $165 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $136 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,866 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $251,673 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268,544 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,500 |
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 | $283 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $282,327 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,612 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $38,878 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $44,490 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,353 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,484 |
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 | $282,327 |