The West Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (H51) the organization is classified as: Arthritis Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 04/2022, West Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West 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 04/2022, West Inc generated $270.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $222.1k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 7 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 Inc has awarded 75 individual grants totaling $578,730. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROFITS FROM THE RETAIL STORE, THE WEST, ARE DONATED TO QUALIFYING EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WEST, INC IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITY FORMED TO OPERATE THE WEST, A GIFT AND NEEDLEWORK RETAIL STORE. THE CHARITY HAS APPROXIMATELY 90 ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO DONATE THEIR SERVICES TO OPERATE THE RETAIL STORE. PROFITS FROM THE RETAIL STORE ARE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES WHOSE PRIMARY FOCUS IS SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Virginia Harpold Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Marilyn Schubert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Paula Christenson President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Eileen Aird Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,079 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,499 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $27 |
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 | $222,744 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $270,270 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,700 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $26,719 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,141 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $6,324 |
Office expenses | $7,244 |
Information technology | $2,597 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,650 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $5,213 |
Insurance | $2,128 |
All other expenses | $83 |
Total functional expenses | $222,079 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,217 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,235 |
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 | $256,122 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,573 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $516,147 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $660 |
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 | $7,556 |
Total liabilities | $8,467 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $507,680 |
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 | $516,147 |
Over the last fiscal year, The West Inc has awarded $67,200 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
SISTER JOSE WOMEN'S CENTER | | | $18,000 |
MOBILE MEALS OF SO AZ | | | $15,000 |
EMERGE CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUS | | | $10,000 |
TU NIDITO | | | $10,000 |
SO AZ CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | | | $8,000 |
WHEELS FOR KIDS | | | $6,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The West Inc has recieved totaling $2,100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Kitay Family Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: SOCIAL NEEDS | $2,100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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The Stone Research Foundation For Sports Medicine And Arthritis San Francisco, CA | $807,042 | $846,343 |
California Rheumatology Alliance Los Angeles, CA | $1,262,498 | $406,472 |
The West Inc Tucson, AZ | $516,147 | $270,270 |
Taos Orthopedic Institute Research Taos, NM | $69,717 | $0 |
Arthritis Research Coalition Pacific Grove, CA | $61,139 | $0 |
Dorr Institute For Arthritis Research & Education Pasadena, CA | $22,307 | $0 |