Nonprofit · EIN 56-1208982
WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · SYLVA, NC 28779
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,495,294 | $2,079,773 | $415,521 | $1,348,323 | $723,602 | $624,721 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,967,457 | $2,012,921 | -$45,464 | $995,857 | $786,657 | $209,200 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,000,273 | $1,931,329 | $68,944 | $1,093,099 | $838,435 | $254,664 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $912,552
- of which government grants
- $910,378
- Program service revenue
- $1,596,370
- Investment income
- -$13,897
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$13,897
- Other revenue
- $269
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,632
- Other salaries and wages
- $842,604
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,137,597
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $29,555
- Travel
- $10,193
- Depreciation
- $41,917
- Program services (functional)
- $1,579,630
- Management and general (functional)
- $450,576
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,567
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $995,857
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,348,323
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $723,602
- Net assets, end of year
- $624,721
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $854,022
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $580,163
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $44,558
- Gross receipts
- $2,509,191
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J RIGDON | CEO Officer | 40 | $85,383 | $13,045 |
| MICHAEL E BOWLER | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 21 | $44,667 | $0 |
| LISA SIZEMORE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CLAYTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BROTHERS | SECRET / TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BRYSON-WINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB BUCHANAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SLAUGHTER | BRD MBER THR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J RIGDON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,681 | $11,381 |
| MICHAEL E BOWLER | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 16 | $44,998 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BROTHERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SIZEMORE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CLAYTON | SECR / TREA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIAL BRYSON-WINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB BUCHANAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SLAUGHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J RIGDON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,895 | $11,105 |
| MICHAEL E BOWLER | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 16 | $37,860 | $0 |
| JACOB BUCHANAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE EVANS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BROTHERS | SECR / TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CLAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY FOUTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SIZEMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SLAUGHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6852
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN J RIGDON, 140 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
- Signed the 990
- JOHN J RIGDON, CEO
- Phone
- (828) 586-8981
- Website
- WESTBRIDGEVOC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER P C
Mission
WE ARE WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL--A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OUR QUALITY-DRIVEN MANUFACTURING. WE ARE DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ALL PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO LEARN, EARN, AND THRIVE IN A WORLD THAT MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND TRAINING - INTEGRATED FACILITY BASED WORK TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT. WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL'S (FORMERLY WEBSTER ENTERPRISES) MISSION IS TO SERVE THE DISABLED AND DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS OF JACKSON, MACON, SWAIN COUNTIES AND THE EASTERN BAND OF THE CHEROKEE. OUR STAFF OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (ESP'S) WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT, WHETHER THEY STRUGGLE WITH ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL HARDSHIPS, PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR WORK GOAL IS TO LOCATE AND SECURE A COMMUNITY BASED, PERSON-CENTERED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. UTILIZING OUR MANUFACTURING FACILITY, WE HAVE CREATED AN EFFECTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM COVERING: WORK SKILLS SUCH AS MEASURED PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY, AND ADHERENCE TO POLICY AND PROCEDURES; AND SOFT-SKILLS, SUCH AS ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY, INTERACTIONS WITH CO-WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS, AND APPROPRIATE ATTIRE AND HYGIENE. OUR CLASSROOM IS UTILIZED, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR TEACHING BASIC LANGUAGE AND NUMBER SKILLS, AND ALSO FOR DEVELOPING RESUMES, SEARCHING FOR AND PREPARING JOB APPLICATIONS, AND HONING INTERVIEW SKILLS. OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL HAS PLACED OVER 130 OF OUR PARTICIPANTS IN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,363,929 · revenue $1,299,296
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES (PRE-ETS) WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL PETS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRADE-SPECIFIC PETS INSTRUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO 12 WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION PER YEAR. STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM AS FRESHMAN WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO 38 WEEKS OF PETS SERVICES OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. MILESTONE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES: CAREER EXPLORATION, PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING, CAREER READINESS INSTRUCTION, WORKS SKILLS LABS, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, WORKPLACE READINESS AND WORK VALUES PROFILE. OUR STAFF ARE SERVING EIGHT HIGH SCHOOLS IN JACKSON, MACON, AND SWAIN COUNTIES AND THE ECBI QUALLA BOUNDARY. DURING THE YEAR, WESTBRIDGE ENGAGED WITH 90 STUDENTS IN THE PETS PROGRAM.Expenses $184,847 · revenue $272,304
- BRIDGE TO WORK WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL'S BRIDGE TO WORK SUMMER PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE, SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT TRAINING INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BUILD REAL WORLD SKILLS AND TRANSITION INTO COMPETITIVE WORK. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED, HANDS ON WORK EXPERIENCES EITHER WITHIN WESTBRIDGE'S MANUFACTURING FACILITY OR AT COMMUNITY EMPLOYER SITES, WHERE THEY LEARN PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY STANDARDS, WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION, AND APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. ALONGSIDE THESE PLACEMENTS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT READINESS INSTRUCTION, COVERING JOB SEEKING SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND SELF ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT PROGRESS TOWARD COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. BY PAIRING MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE WITH PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE, THE BRIDGE TO WORK SUMMER PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN TRAINING AND LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS.Expenses $30,854 · revenue $24,770
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1208982
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,348,323
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,509,191
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,495,294 | $2,079,773 | $1,348,323 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,967,457 | $2,012,921 | $995,857 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,000,273 | $1,931,329 | $1,093,099 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1208982).
Questions about WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC is 56-1208982.
- Is WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN J RIGDON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,383 (JOHN J RIGDON, CEO).
- How much revenue does WESTBRIDGE VOCATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,495,294, expenses of $2,079,773 and total assets of $1,348,323 at year end.
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