Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation is located in Dekalb, IL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation generated $611.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $448.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IN DEKALB COUNTY, ATTRACT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TO DEKALB COUNTY, ASSIST WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND FACILITATE DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DURING 2021, DCEDC HANDLED A RECORD NUMBER OF (83) DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LEADING TO 9 INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTION PROJECTS AND 3 EXPANSIONS. THESE PROJECTS INVOLVE CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF OVER 130 MILLION IN THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, LEASE OR ACQUISITION OF 3 WITH OVER 2.2 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AND THE CREATION OF MORE THAN 850 JOBS. OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, DCEDC HAS HELPED ATTRACT INVESTMENT OF 1.2 BILLION DOLLARS IN OVER 6.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AND CREATING 2,500 JOBS.


DURING 2021, DCEDC INITIATED THE OPPORTUNITY UNBOUND BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM TO ATTRACT PROFESSIONALS, WORKERS, FAMILIES, VISITORS AND STUDENTS TO WORK AND LIVE IN DEKALB COUNTY. THIS INITIATIVE IS CRUCIAL TO DEKALB COUNTY TO ATTRACT TALENT TO WORK AT NUMEROUS NEW INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS REVERSE THE POPULATION DECLINE THAT THE COUNTY EXPERIENCED DURING THE PAST DECADE. DCEDC RAISED 94,350 TO INITIATE THE PROGRAM AND TO PROMOTE ALL DEKALB COUNTY HAS TO OFFER IN ITS COMMUNITIES, ATTRACTIONS, SCHOOLS, COMMERCIAL SERVICES, AND NON-PROFITS.


DURING 2021, DCEDC COMPLETED ITS SIXTH YEAR ADMINISTERING THE DEKALB COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. SINCE 2016, THE DEKALB COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE HAS SUPPORTED 52 PROJECTS WITH TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF 1.9 BILLION IN THE DEKALB COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMUNITIES OF CORTLAND, DEKALB, GENOA, SANDWICH, SYCAMORE AND WATERMAN, AS WELL AS MALTA TOWNSHIP. THE ENTERPRISE ZONE HAS INCREASED THE VISIBILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF DEKALB COUNTY IN ATTRACTING FIVE NEW COMPANIES TO DEKALB COUNTY: META (FACEBOOK), FERRARA CANDY COMPANY, MEADOWVALE, SOLOTECH AND SYNGENTA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Borek
Executive Di
$143,523
Michael Kokott
Vice Preside
$0
Kevin Lamb
Treaurer
$0
Frank Roberts
President
$0
Dan Templin
Secretary
$0
Tia Anderson
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$6,050
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $35,275
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$412,801
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$454,126
Total Program Service Revenue$156,032
Investment income $1,375
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $611,941

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dekalb County Economic Development Corporation has recieved totaling $37,723.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Nebraska Community Foundation

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$20,000
Dekalb County Community Foundation

Sycamore, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17,718
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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