West Marion Community Forum Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paula Avery
Executive Director
$74,965
Dawna Ledbetter
Chair
$0
Ray Mckesson
Treasurer
$0
Billy Martin
Vice Chair
$0
Phyllis Mckesson
Secretary
$0
Heather Cotton
Community At Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, West Marion Community Forum Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that West Marion Community Forum Inc has recieved totaling $938,350.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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