Business Association of West Parkside Inc

“Form 990-EZ Part III, Primary Exempt Purpose - THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF WEST PARKSIDE (BAWP) ENCOURAGES, SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES EMERGING AND EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE GREATER WEST PARKSIDE REGION OF PHILADELPHIA. WE FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESSSES LOCATED IN, OR DOING BUSINESS IN, OR DOING BUSINESS WITH OTHER COMPANIES LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA'S WEST PARKSIDE AREA. FURTHER, BAWP ADVOCATES FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS, ENSURING THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS ARE HEARD. Form 990-EZ,Part III Line 28, Program Service Accomplishments: Project - The Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park. The organization maintains the Memorial Park and pays the utility bill. Funds are raised for the up-keep and the holding of Jackie Robinson Day. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Ln 29, Program Service Accomplishments:Project - Hold general membership meetings and bring in speakers on topics of interest to the local business community. Estimated attendance at meetings averages 25-30 individuals. Purpose is to encourage and support existing businesses in the Greater West Parkside area of Philadelphia. Also facilitates relationships between businesses located in, doing business in or doing business with other companies located in the West Parkside section of Philadelphia. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 30 Program Service Accomplistments:Project Holiday Stop-By and Toy Drive - This provides a networking opportunity for businesses in the area and provides a toy drive for the local community groups and Toys for Tots. Form 990-EZ, Part V, Information Regarding Personal Benefit Contracts: The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly, or indirectly to pay premium on a personal benefit contract. The organization, did not, during the year pay any premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.”

“Description AmountInsurance 2,645Business Registration 640Meeting & Operational Expenses 800Office Supplies 26Travel Meeting & Conventions 1,539Bank & Credit Card Fee 339Fundraising events 2,965”