Asheville, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Just Economics, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $442K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $106K, a strong 24% operating margin.
Our mission is to educate, advocate and organize for a more just and sustainable local economy that works for all in Western North Carolina.
- Launched a new Living Wage Champions Campaign in Henderson County. - Successfully advocated for higher wages for the lowest paid workers and firefighters at the City of Asheville. - Graduated a...
- Launched a new Living Wage Champions Campaign in Henderson County. - Successfully advocated for higher wages for the lowest paid workers and firefighters at the City of Asheville. - Graduated a virtual class of Voices for Economic Justice and worked with another group of participants in the Fall! - Facilitated 8 Poverty Simulations. - Certified 35 employers new to the Living Wage Certification program in Buncombe County and 5 new employers in Transylvania County. Saw a $1.4 million impact with wage raises given to meet our living wage standards during certification and recertification. - Hosted employer networking events and led the national Living Wage Network. - Co-led the newly formed Buncombe Affordable Housing Network.
- Engaged in the City of Ashevilles Affordable Housing Plan. - Hosted Affordable Housing Advocacy 101 workshops. - Joined the NC Tenants Union. - Co-facilitating Tenants Rights Workshops with Pisgah...
- Engaged in the City of Ashevilles Affordable Housing Plan. - Hosted Affordable Housing Advocacy 101 workshops. - Joined the NC Tenants Union. - Co-facilitating Tenants Rights Workshops with Pisgah Legal. - Hosted a Spring Transit Riders Assembly. - Led Asheville Regional Transit Coalitions work to advocate for increased frequency to South Asheville and gain better understanding of microtransit. - Completed a study with partners at UNCA/UNC Gillings on Hospitality Worker Health and Wellbeing - Advocated Transylvania County for Living Wages and a Paid Family Leave policy through public comment, meetings, and an op-ed.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we: - Delivered supplies to individuals and helped to prevent evictions. - Ramped up our housing work by advocating for zero rent in public housing during the...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we: - Delivered supplies to individuals and helped to prevent evictions. - Ramped up our housing work by advocating for zero rent in public housing during the disaster, canvassing in public housing, leading the WNC Tenants Network, hosting a fair housing training, and providing information and support to tenants in both public and private housing. - Supported local businesses advocating for small business grants and providing new ways for individuals to show support for Living Wage Certified employers from near and far. - Organized a disaster relief laundry service organizing 20+ washers in Transylvania County to help do laundry for individuals in Buncombe County without usable water. - Partnered with Swannanoa Communities Together by providing direct staff capacity for a resource center.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $441,994 | $258,494 | +0.7% |
| Expenses | $335,831 | $332,711 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $106,163 | $-74,217 | -2.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Vicki Meath | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$73,343 | $0 | $73,343 |
| Hector Selgado | Board Chair | 4.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Bartholomew | Board Vice-Chair | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ela Twigg | Board Treasurer | 3.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Haire | Board Secretary | 3.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gennie Gonzalez | Board Member | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert Maybin | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Allen | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Whitley English | Boad Member | 1.00 |
Director
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$600 | $0 | $600 |
| Annelise Hagedorn | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2024 | $441,994 | $335,831 | $175,528 | $106,163 |
| 2023 | $258,494 | $332,711 | $63,795 | $-74,217 |
| 2022 | $294,603 | $279,370 | $133,188 | $15,233 |
| 2021 | $281,739 | $230,449 | $118,795 | $51,290 |
| 2019 | $208,621 | $158,885 | $72,812 | $49,736 |
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