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← WEST MARION INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by WEST MARION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,973,479
Total expenses
$1,585,039
Contributions and grants received
$1,992,535
Grants paid
$211,913
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$788
Other revenue
-$19,844
Total assets, end of year
$1,234,686
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,601
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,227,085
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$720,252
Management and general expenses
$864,787
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$720,252

Program services were 45.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $11,701

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $6,950

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,973,884

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $423 · excluded $423

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $365

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $365

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $365 · excluded $365

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $250

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $11,701

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $18,570

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$18,320 · excluded -$18,320

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $195

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $1,719

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$1,524 · excluded -$1,524

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $184,925 · program services $184,925

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $26,988 · program services $26,988

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $113,428 · program services $22,686 · management and general $90,742

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $368,498 · program services $301,922 · management and general $66,576

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $15,300 · program services $2,880 · management and general $12,420

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $32,605 · program services $22,077 · management and general $10,528

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $31 · management and general $31

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $444,929 · program services $48,103 · management and general $396,826

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,302 · program services $377 · management and general $925

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $109,502 · program services $44,059 · management and general $65,443

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $4,963 · program services $641 · management and general $4,322

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $9,787 · program services $2,090 · management and general $7,697

  • 17 · Travel

    total $88,628 · program services $17,786 · management and general $70,842

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $111,533 · program services $28,557 · management and general $82,976

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $688 · management and general $688

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $11,724 · management and general $11,724

  • 24a · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM E

    total $23,826 · program services $7,464 · management and general $16,362

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $8,474 · program services $1,326 · management and general $7,148

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $8,148 · program services $1,467 · management and general $6,681

  • 24d · Other expenses: OTHER GIFTS

    total $6,636 · program services $2,183 · management and general $4,453

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $13,124 · program services $4,721 · management and general $8,403

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $496,319 · end of year $878,603

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $600 · end of year $360

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $327,791

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,048

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $326,430 · end of year $325,743

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $25,056 · end of year $27,430

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $100 · end of year $2,550

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $11,790 · end of year $7,601

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $836,715 · end of year $1,062,085

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    end of year $165,000

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE MISSION OF WEST MARION INC 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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE MISSION OF WEST MARION INC. 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.

  • WEST MARION'S TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM: WEST MARION INC. ADVANCES HEALTH EQUITY FOR BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE ACCESS, QUALITY OF CARE, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THROUGH ITS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED "EQUITY IN HEALTH FOR BLACK & BROWN COMMUNITIES" INITIATIVE, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES DIRECTLY IMPACTED RESIDENTS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS ROOTED IN STRUCTURAL RACISM AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. WEST MARION INC. WORKS TO CO-CREATE CULTURALLY INFORMED POLICIES, STRENGTHEN TRUST BETWEEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.WEST MARION INC. UTILIZES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION FUNDING TO ADVANCE FOOD JUSTICE AND HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS CHILDHOOD OBESITY, FOOD INSECURITY, AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO HEALTHY LIVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH ITS FOOD ADVOCACY WORK, WEST MARION INC. PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS, YOUTH, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FRESH, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOODS WHILE PROMOTING POLICY, SYSTEMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES THAT SUPPORT HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY GARDENS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FRESH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTH STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON BLACK, BROWN, AND RURAL FAMILIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY HEALTH DISPARITIESWE INCREASE COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND BEHAVIORAL DISTRESS AMONG YOUTH WHILE IMPROVING ACCESS TO CULTURALLY ALIGNED SUPPORT RESOURCES AND PREVENTION SERVICES.

    Expenses $308,851 · Grants $165,000

  • COMMUNITY SERVICES: WEST MARION INC. ENGAGES RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITY-LED FORUMS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, NC. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES REGULAR MEETINGS, PARTICIPATORY PLANNING, AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES THAT ELEVATE RESIDENT VOICE, STRENGTHEN MULTIRACIAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND INFORM LOCAL DECISION-MAKING ON ISSUES IMPACTING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

    Expenses $316,959 · Grants $45,163

  • 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.

    Expenses $53,664 · Grants $1,750

  • CLIMATE LISTENING PROJECT: THE CLIMATE LISTENING PROJECT CONNECTS HOPEFUL CONVERSATIONS ON CLIMATE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH STORYTELLING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND FILM. THE WEST MARION COMMUNITY FORUM NONPROFIT IS A FISCAL PARTNER WITH THEIR SHIFT HAPPENS IN COMMUNITY WORK FOR A LOCAL EQUITY MODEL FOR ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS SHIFTING CHANGE FROM THEGROUND UP. THIS DEEP LISTENING EFFORT IS BASED IN THE GULF STATES. THIS WORK WILL CURATE AND CONNECT LOCAL STORIES AND CREATIVE DEPTH TO EFFORTS TO STOP LNG EXPORTS. THIS PROJECT WILL SHARE CONTENT FOR ORGANIZING IMPACT WITH VISIONS FOR A THRIVING FUTURE.

    Expenses $40,778

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • BILLY MARTIN

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • ANTHONY FREEMAN

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • PHYLLIS MCKESSON

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • RAY MCKESSON

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    6

  • HEATHER COTTON

    COMMUNITY AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • PAULA AVERY

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $121,138
    From this org
    $115,738
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,400
    Hours/week
    40

  • NORMA BEAM

    COMMUNITY AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • ELMER MACOPSON

    COMMUNITY AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • EMILY ROBERTS

    COMMUNITY AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • KITTY WILSON

    COMMUNITY AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202611359349303701

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