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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Better Business Bureau Of Southwest generated $252.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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 | $66,432 | |
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 |
Michael Papania Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $251,939 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $647 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $252,586 |
| 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 | $252,586 |
| 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. | $126,592 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,297 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,298 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,781 |
| 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 | $20,245 |
| Office expenses | $2,624 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $777 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,596 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,443 |
| Insurance | $6,686 |
| All other expenses | $9,641 |
| Total functional expenses | $248,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,135 |
| 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 | $5,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $76,258 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $129,684 |
| Total assets | $273,985 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,170 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $77,803 |
| 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 | $133,286 |
| Total liabilities | $213,259 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $60,726 |
| 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 | $273,985 |