Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation is located in Okeechobee, FL. The organization was established in 2019. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Okeechobee County 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 09/2022, Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation generated $93.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.7k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENHANCE AND CAUSE QUALITY ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSEIVELY TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED UPON PRIMARY (CONTRIBUTORY ENTERPRISES FOR WHICH THE MARKET PLACE IS OUTSIDE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY) WHICH CAUSE ECONOMIC GROWTH INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: A. AN EXISTING INDUSTRY PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES THE RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF PRIMARY-CONTRIBUTORY ENTERPRISES LOCATED IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. B. AN ATTRACTION-MARKETING PROGRAM WHICH CAUSES THE LOCATION OF PRIMARY- CONTRIBUTORY ENTERPRISES TO OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. C. A START-UP PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES THE FORMATION OF PRIMARY-CONTIBUTORY ENTERPRISES IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Russ Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Irby Past Chairma | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeff Sumner Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wes Williamson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Burroughs Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $90,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,158 |
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 | $93,208 |
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 | $46,007 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,520 |
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 | $1,843 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,350 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,860 |
All other expenses | $3,539 |
Total functional expenses | $94,742 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,800 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $653,158 |
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 | $739,958 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $739,958 |
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 | $739,958 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation has recieved totaling $13,758.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Enterprise Florida Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: RURAL MARKETING & TRAINING GRANT | $6,879 |
Enterprise Florida Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: RURAL MARKETING & TRAINING GRANT | $6,879 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Access To Capital For Entrepreneurs Inc Cleveland, GA | $88,796,114 | $11,013,240 |
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc Miami, FL | $5,791,643 | $5,287,764 |
Sarasota Convention And Visitors Bureau Sarasota, FL | $1,250,974 | $4,640,700 |
Grove Park Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $25,190,874 | $3,791,912 |
Woodlawn Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $23,281,492 | $7,022,697 |
East Tampa Business And Civic Association Inc Tampa, FL | $6,775,919 | $3,764,186 |
Mobile Convention & Visitors Corporation Mobile, AL | $2,719,162 | $3,833,596 |
Rowen Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, GA | $75,583,362 | $5,573 |
Southern Travel Directors Council Inc Travel South Usa Atlanta, GA | $2,576,734 | $2,286,917 |
Cartersville-Bartow County Tourism Council Cartersville, GA | $3,831,026 | $3,114,097 |
Dekalb Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc Tucker, GA | $3,443,154 | $2,769,408 |
Tuscaloosa Tourism And Sports Commission Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $957,190 | $1,659,010 |