Carthage Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Carthage Economic Development Corporation is located in Carthage, TX. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Carthage Economic Development Corporation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carthage 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 09/2023, Carthage Economic Development Corporation generated $958.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BENEFIT AND ACCOMPLISH PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF CARTHAGE, TEXAS, BY PROMOTING, ASSISTING AND ENHANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY AS PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT OF 1979, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 504.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION PURSUED ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF CARTHAGE AS A BUSINESS DESTINATION AND TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE CARTHAGE COMMUNITY. DURING FY22, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY 67 ACRES OF LAND FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES UPON WHICH A NEW BUILDING WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE BUYER'S SPECIFICATIONS; THIS PROJECT, VALUED AT APROXIMATELY 380,000, WILL BE FINANCED FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER BY THE ORGANIZATION OVER A 10-YEAR TERM.


IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CARTHAGE IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION, THE ORGANIZATION FUNDED A STRATEGIC PLAN TO RECRUIT COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES THAT WILL CREATE PRIMARY JOBS IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF CARTHAGE. THIS RECRUITMENT EFFORT IS ANTICIPATED TO CREATE ADDITIONAL JOBS WHICH WILL INCREASE SALES TAX AND PROPERTY TAX REVENUES WITHIN THE CITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen K Williams
President
$37,216
Teresa Dennard
Recording Se
$64,620
Tate Barber
Director
$0
Isha Brown
Director
$0
John Cooke
Director
$0
Jerry Hanszen
Secretary/tr
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
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$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $42,701
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 $958,428

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Carthage Economic Development Corporation has awarded $145,753 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF CARTHAGE

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$120,920

SERSI LP DBA SMITH EQ RENTAL

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$24,833
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