The Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco

Organization Overview

The Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco is located in Weslaco, TX. The organization was established in 1992. 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 09/2023, Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco 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 09/2023, Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco generated $8.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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.

Since 2015, Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco has awarded 136 individual grants totaling $10,529,334. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF WESLACO.ITS MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE IN PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO EXISTING BUSINESSES AND NEW BUSINESSES AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY ASSETS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE PURPOSEFUL INTERVENTION BY AN ENTITY TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION WHEN IT OTHERWISE MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MADE. THAT ENCOURAGEMENT OFTEN REPRESENTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH A FINANCIAL VALUE AND IS POPULARLY REFERRED TO AS AN INCENTIVE OR INDUCEMENT. EDC PROVIDES LOANS/ GRANTS TO VARIOUS BUSINESSES FOR CREATING OF JOBS THROUGH RECRUITING NEW INDUSTRY AND/OR EXISTING COMPANIES RELOCATING AND/OR EXPANDING.


PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE OF INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDINGS, ROADWAYS, SIGNS AND CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OF $148,578


PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY WORKFORCE TRAINING OF $6,916 AND GENERAL ADVERTISEMENT TO ATTRACT VISITORS TO THE CITY OF WESLACO BUSINESS DISTRICT AND INDUSTRIAL PARK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steven M Valdez
$96,700
Kristopher M Garcia
Member
$0
Joe D Olivarez
Member
$0
Jerry Gonzalez
President
$0
Fred Perez
Secretary
$0
Juan Jose Serrano Jr
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,500,000
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$1,500,000
Total Program Service Revenue$5,154,115
Investment income $237,805
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,103,219
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,559,382

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Economic Development Corporation Of Weslaco has awarded $3,076,574 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE CONSULT

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

$9,624

CITY OF WESLACO

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVE

$333,282

CLEVER FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

$83,050

CLEAN LABEL LLC

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

$45,313

DE FIGS WESLACO LLC

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

$22,628

GABO TX DEVELOPMENTS

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES

$10,000
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$12,728,693
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$5,220,790
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$5,086,166
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$6,403,027
Mcallen Economic Development Corporation
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$6,280,082
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$8,559,382
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$10,737,776
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$8,749,232
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$3,088,394
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$1,866,671
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$7,082,881
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$3,267,974
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$3,582,827
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$3,632,917
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$2,652,468
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$2,831,617

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