The Golden Triangle Development Link
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Columbus, MS
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 64-0387161
Organization Overview
The Golden Triangle Development Link is located in Columbus, MS. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Golden Triangle Development Link employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Triangle Development Link 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 09/2021, Golden Triangle Development Link generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LINK ENCOURAGES, FOSTERS, AND ADVANCES ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTES CIVIC PRIDE AND AWARENESS IN COLUMBUS AND LOWDNES COUNTY, MS, WEST POINT AND CLAY COUNTY, MS, AND STARKVILLE AND OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Higgins Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $402,637 |
Macaulay A Whitaker Officer | Officer | 40 | $130,187 |
Meryl Fisackerly Officer | Officer | 40 | $108,411 |
Ladonna Helveston Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Don Durst Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Bruff Sander Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $141,122 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,607,063 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $582,473 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,330,658 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,174 |
| Investment income | $7,705 |
| 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 | $2,348,537 |
| 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. | $738,585 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,646 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $202,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,431 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,412 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,918 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,569 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $68,424 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,873 |
| Office expenses | $30,481 |
| Information technology | $18,978 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,792 |
| Travel | $7,364 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,674 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,617 |
| Insurance | $9,606 |
| All other expenses | $173,854 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,902,735 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,744,969 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,920,190 |
| 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 | $337,893 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $475 |
| Total assets | $4,003,527 |
| 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 | $15,402 |
| Total liabilities | $15,402 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,988,125 |
| 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 | $4,003,527 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Golden Triangle Development Link has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Inc Columbus, MS PURPOSE: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Economic Development Partnership Of Alabama Inc Birmingham, AL | $16,193,879 | $5,250,949 |
Sevierville Chamber Of Commerce Inc Sevierville, TN | $2,086,252 | $5,895,528 |
Community Development Foundation Tupelo, MS | $26,378,062 | $9,486,414 |
Greater New Orleans Inc New Orleans, LA | $2,019,283 | $4,542,927 |
Tennessee Association Of Realtors Inc Nashville, TN | $17,345,210 | $4,984,800 |
Bayou Community Foundation Houma, LA | $3,602,987 | $6,537,741 |
Alabama Association Of Realtors Inc Montgomery, AL | $13,443,262 | $4,436,366 |
National Hbpa Inc New Orleans, LA | $3,817,270 | $3,435,163 |
Rogers Lowell Area Chamber Of Commerce Rogers, AR | $2,512,519 | $3,164,413 |
Rutherford County Chamber Of Commerce Murfreesboro, TN | $8,658,825 | $3,342,621 |
Home Builders Association Of Alabama Montgomery, AL | $9,950,531 | $2,696,585 |
Paymentsfirst Inc Birmingham, AL | $2,506,758 | $3,006,351 |