Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation
- Assets
- $100.1k
- Revenue
- $91.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Columbus, KS
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1162489
Organization Overview
Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation is located in Columbus, KS. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Cherokee 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. Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation generated $91.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ATTRACT BUSINESSES TO CHEROKEE COUNTY KANSAS;RETAIN AND ASSIST IN EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY;KEEP APPRISED OF NEW DEVELOPMENTS OF LAWS/PROPOSED LEGISLATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ATTRACT BUSINESSES TO CHEROKEE COUNTY THROUGH MARKETING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO INTERESTED PARTIES
CREATE AND IMPROVE THE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY BACKBONE NEEDED TO GROW THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE COUNTY; ENGAGE IN OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. INCREASE ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN CHEROKEE COUNTY AND CREATE A SELF- SUSTAINING ECOSYSTEM FAVORABLE TO LONG-TERM ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH.
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RETAIN AND EXPAND EXISTING BUSINESSES IN CHEROKEE COUNTY.
MONITOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS; ENSURE THAT LOCAL PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MEETS THE CURRENT NEED OF CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Zortz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Bob Norris Director | Trustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Thomas Niegisch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Brian Smith Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Neil Oglesby Director | Trustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Jeremy Strup Director | Trustee | 0.49 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,163 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $58,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $85,663 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,024 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $91,687 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,230 |
| Office expenses | $3,290 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1 |
| Travel | $2,657 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,721 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $97,144 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,114 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $100,114 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,114 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $100,114 |