Wakulla County Economic Development Council Inc is located in Crawfordville, FL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wakulla County Economic Development Council Inc 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, Wakulla County Economic Development Council Inc generated $176.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $180.5k during the year ending 09/2023. 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:
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FACILITATE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER ASSIST BUSINESS AND COMMERICAL INTEREST BY LEVERAGING WAKULLA COUNTY'S EXISTING AND POTENTIAL RESOURCES, WHICH SUPPORT BUSINESS CREATION, ATTRACTION, AND EXPANSION. TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE WAKULLA COUNTY'S UNIQUE NATURAL RESOURCES AND QUALITY OF LIFE. INCREASE THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF DEVELOPABLE BUSINESS SITES IN WAKULLA COUNTY. PREPARE AND SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE TO MEET AND FILL CURRENT AND NEW JOB OPPORTUNITES. MARKET WAKULLA COUNTY GLOBALLY TO BUSINESSES AND VISITORS. SUPPORT CIVIC AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE WAKULLA COUNTY'S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. POSITION WAKULLA COUNTY EDC TO BE A LEADING VOICE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EDC IS IN CONTRACT WITH WAKULLA COUNTY TO EMPLOY TWO EDC COORDINATORS VIA CONTRACT LABOR. MONEY WAS COLLECTED FROM WAKULLA COUNTY BOCC ALONG WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO FUND THE COORDITORS AND THEIR TASK. A COORDINATOR COMMITTEE WAS CREATED TO MANAGE THE ROLES AND FUNDING OF THESE COORDINATORS. THE COORDINATORS HELP MARKET AND PROMOTE WAKULLA COUNTY TO INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES WORLD WIDE LOOKING TO RELOCATE. THE COORDINATOR COMMITTEE ADVISES THE COORDINATORS ON THE NEEDS FOR WAKULLA COUNTY TO HELP THEM CONNECT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SUSTAIN AND GROW OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. MONEY WAS RECEIVED FROM CAREER SOURCE GRANT AND WAS USED TO HELP PAY FOR THE MARKETING COST THE COORDINATORS USED TO ADVERTISE WAKULLA COUNTIES COMMERCIAL LAND TO THE WORLD TO GROW THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN WAKULLA COUNTY. GRANT WAS RECEIVED FROM DUKE ENERGY TO HELP PROVIDE GAS UTILITY TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK OF WAKULLA COUNTY. GRANTS WERE RECIEVED FROM ENTERPRISE FL TO DEVELOP A SITE PLAN FOR A RURAL AREA, WAKULLA STATION, NEAR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ALONG WITH FUNDS TO MARKET WAKULLA COUNTY'S INDUSTRIAL AREA AND FUNDS TO HOLD AN EVENT FOR INVESTORS TO VISIT WAKULLA COUNTY AND TOUR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bob Ballard Directyor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Walt Dixon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Edwards Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Edwards Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rich Exline Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Geiger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $61,538 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $110,450 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $176,238 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
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 | $176,246 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
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 | $9,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $119,611 |
Advertising and promotion | $41,912 |
Office expenses | $1,028 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,351 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,194 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $180,496 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,495 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,000 |
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 | $84,495 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170 |
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 | $170 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,325 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,000 |
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 | $84,495 |