West Marion Community Forum Inc is located in Marion, NC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, West Marion Community Forum Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Marion Community Forum 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 06/2021, West Marion Community Forum Inc generated $899.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $723.0k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE WEST MARION COMMUNITY FORUM IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND OVERCOME RACIAL BARRIERS BY BUILDING BRIDGES IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. WE DO THIS BY SHOWING COMPASSION, ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE POLICY REFORM, PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SHARING RESOURCES, EMPOWERING YOUTH AND CREATING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT: IS MODELED FROM THE ORIGINAL WEST MARION COMMUNITY FORUM THAT HAS EXPANDED INTO TWO OTHER COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED BY THOSE RESIDENTS. WEST MARION OVERSEES THE OPERATIONS FOR THESE INITIATIVES.
COMMUNITY SERVICES: WE ARE A CONNECTOR OF RESOURCES FROM OUR INSTITUTION TO THE RESIDENTS. WE CONVENE RESIDENTS MONTHLY TO SUPPORT OUR WORKING GROUPS. PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS FOR THE ELDERLY AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENCOURAGE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE BY ADVOCATING EXISTING CHILDCARES TO EXPAND HOURS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND INDUSTRY WORKERS BY OFFERING SERVICES DURING WEEKENDS. ADDRESSED THE NEED FOR A LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM VERSUS A REGIONAL SYSTEM BY PETITIONING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT PROVIDED A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING THROUGH THE USE OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN THAT GIVES BACK TO THE ELDERLY AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.
KBR HEALTH COVID RESPONSE: WITH THE INCREASED NUMBERS OF COVID CASES IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE LATINX POPULATION MADE UP APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE CASES. WITH THIS GRANT WE HIRED A BILINGUAL COORDINATOR TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR THE LATINX COMMUNITY TO COME TO THE TEST SITE AND BE CONNECTED WITH RESOURCES WHEN NEEDED. THIS GRANT FOCUSED ON ONE COMMUNITY WHILE CREATING A SAFER COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paula Avery Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $74,965 |
Dawna Ledbetter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ray Mckesson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Billy Martin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Phyllis Mckesson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Heather Cotton Community At Large | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $191,061 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $701,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $892,308 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16 |
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 | $7,377 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $899,701 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $32,894 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,889 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,828 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,828 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $86,754 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,400 |
Payroll taxes | $13,252 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,649 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $186,893 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,249 |
Office expenses | $68,849 |
Information technology | $3,301 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,873 |
Travel | $26,832 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102,060 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46 |
Insurance | $939 |
All other expenses | $4,397 |
Total functional expenses | $723,000 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,606 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,427 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,698 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $470,731 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,639 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,639 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $466,092 |
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 | $470,731 |
Over the last fiscal year, West Marion Community Forum Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ADDIE'S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PURPOSE: DONATION TO PAVE CHURCH PARKING LOT | $20,000 |
NAACP MCDOWELL COUNTY PURPOSE: DONATION TO NAACP SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that West Marion Community Forum Inc has recieved totaling $938,350.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dogwood Health Trust Asheville, NC PURPOSE: EQUITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH FOR BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES | $274,230 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78450 PARTNERING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND HOSPITAL | $200,000 |
Dogwood Health Trust Asheville, NC PURPOSE: EQUITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH FOR BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES | $137,115 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78450 PARTNERING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND HOSPITAL | $103,000 |
Climate Imperative Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GULF CLIMATE LISTENING PROJECT | $100,000 |
Climate Imperative Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GULF CLIMATE LISTENING PROJECT | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Christian Community Development Corporation Inc Memphis, TN | $275,024,548 | $28,566,509 |
Csra Economic Opportunity Authority Inc Augusta, GA | $4,657,645 | $27,091,304 |
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Charleston, SC | $17,210,458 | $29,781,081 |
Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc Augusta, GA | $12,770,161 | $24,738,698 |
Action Pact Inc Waycross, GA | $10,194,672 | $25,026,911 |
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency Kingsport, TN | $7,143,102 | $23,146,809 |
Hampton Roads Community Action Program Inc Newport News, VA | $4,977,691 | $24,100,051 |
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Dresden, TN | $2,980,191 | $21,895,121 |
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership Inc Cartersville, GA | $2,878,907 | $21,403,724 |
Macon Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council Inc Macon, GA | $9,862,743 | $18,330,804 |
Economic Opportunity For Savannah Chatham County Area Inc Savannah, GA | $8,523,279 | $14,850,530 |
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council Inc Conway, SC | $5,439,118 | $14,126,176 |