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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Better Business Bureau Of Southwest generated $258.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $239.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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 | $64,534 | |
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 |
Allen Jarvis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $235,120 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $23,212 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,302 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,634 |
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 | -$924 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $258,710 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $120,314 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,654 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,667 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,750 |
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 | $16,409 |
Office expenses | $2,355 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $32 |
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 | $4,088 |
Insurance | $6,713 |
All other expenses | $13,194 |
Total functional expenses | $239,634 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,724 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,231 |
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 | $9,150 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $50,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $158,105 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $97,098 |
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 | $4,715 |
Total liabilities | $101,813 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $56,292 |
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 | $158,105 |
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