Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation is located in Enterprise, AL. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wiregrass 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 12/2021, Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation generated $479.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $383.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND PROSPERITY FOR THE CITY OF ENTERPRISE, COFFEE COUNTY AND GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA. THE BOARD WILL PURSUE A PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: (1) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPPORT AND RETENTION PROGRAM FOR EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY; (2) WORK TO MAINTAIN A HIGH PER CAPITA INCOME AND CREATE JOBS THAT PAY ABOVE THE AVERAGE WAGE RATES FOR SOUTHEAST ALABAMA; (3) RECRUIT NEW MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE SECTOR JOBS FOR OUR MARKET AREA; (4) WORK TO INCREASE RETAIL SALES WITHIN OUR TRADE AREA ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; AND, ALL OTHER AREAS DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT
BUSINESS RETENTION AND SUPPORT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jesse Quillen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $26,250 |
Jonathan Tullos Ex Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $21,874 |
Terry Barnes Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Billy Cotter Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Greg Mcgilvary Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
William Cooper Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $241,065 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,425 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,490 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $514 |
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 | $479,607 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $43,312 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,828 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,252 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,983 |
Payroll taxes | $11,075 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,850 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,223 |
Office expenses | $45,690 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,945 |
Travel | $3,675 |
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 | $1,876 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $9,898 |
Total functional expenses | $383,787 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $672,486 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $296,928 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,625 |
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 | $3,351 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,133 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $987,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,625 |
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 | $13,625 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $973,898 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $987,523 |
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