West Marion Inc
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 Inc at a glance
In short: West Marion Inc gave $165K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $165K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,000
- +1558.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $165,000
- Median grant
- $165,000
- Total assets
- $1,234,686
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Marion Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Umoja Health Wellness and Justice Collective ($165K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How West Marion Inc gives
- Giving grew 267% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $165K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $165K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umoja Health Wellness and Justice Collective Chapel Hill, NC | Partnership to expand the hope 4 the future training curriculum for youth mental and behavorial health | $165,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,234,686 | $1,973,479 | $1,585,039 | $165,000 | 1 | $788 |
| 2024 | $848,505 | $1,592,471 | $1,186,716 | $9,951 | Total only | $99 |
| 2023 | $442,617 | $974,633 | $1,132,283 | $9,424 | Total only | $78 |
| 2022 | $598,390 | $1,034,166 | $911,673 | $45,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2021 | $470,731 | $899,701 | $723,000 | $25,000 | 2 | $16 |
| 2020 | $309,952 | $479,863 | $407,355 | $16,030 | Total only | $10 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About West Marion Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Marion Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marion, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $165K. Net investment income was $788.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Marion Inc is led by Paula Avery, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Avery
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $116K (2025)
Billy Martin
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Cotton
Community at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis McKesson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray McKesson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Freeman
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elmer Macopson
Community at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Roberts
Community at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Wilson
Community at Large
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Beam
Community at Large
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dawna Ledbetter (2020–2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $116K, to Paula Avery (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about West Marion Inc
How much does West Marion Inc give each year?
West Marion Inc gave $165K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
How large is West Marion Inc?
West Marion Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is West Marion Inc?
West Marion Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marion, NC. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West Marion Inc operate?
West Marion Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is West Marion Inc's EIN?
West Marion Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0671471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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