West Marion Community Forum Inc
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$849K
+91.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.6M
+63.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$99
+26.9% YoY
Expenses
$1.2M
+4.8% YoY
About West Marion Community Forum Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Marion Community Forum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MARION, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $849K in total assets. Net investment income was $99.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $848,505 | $442,617 | $598,390 |
| Revenue | $1,592,471 | $974,633 | $1,034,166 |
| Expenses | $1,186,716 | $1,132,283 | $911,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99 | $78 | $16 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLY MARTIN | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| ANTHONY FREEMAN | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| PHYLLIS MCKESSON | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| RAY MCKESSON | TREASURER | 6 | — |
| HEATHER COTTON | COMMUNITY AT LARGE | 6 | — |
| NORMA BEAM | COMMUNITY AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| ELMER MACOPSON | COMMUNITY AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| KITTY WILSON | COMMUNITY AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| EMILY ROBERTS | COMMUNITY AT LARGE | 2 | — |
| PAULA AVERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $97,233 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Marion Community Forum Inc?
West Marion Community Forum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MARION, NC. It holds $849K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is West Marion Community Forum Inc?
As of 2024, West Marion Community Forum Inc holds $849K in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue.
Where does West Marion Community Forum Inc operate?
West Marion Community Forum Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is West Marion Community Forum Inc's EIN?
West Marion Community Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0671471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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