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Arcata Economic Development Corp

To promote economic development in the north coast region of california by providing business lending and technical assistance services, community economic development assistance, and microloan business assistance & …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Arcata Economic Development Corp

North Edge Business Financing and Community Development offers commercial lending services and finances small businesses in Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties.

Founded
Headquarters
Eureka, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

To promote economic development in the north coast region of california by providing business lending and technical assistance services, community economic development assistance, and microloan business assistance & training.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S30
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SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($4.8 million)
98% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arcata Economic Development Corp is a registered community development nonprofit based in Eureka, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 942674882. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Arcata Economic Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Arcata Economic Development Corp is located in Eureka, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Arcata Economic Development Corp has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Arcata Economic Development Corp is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Arcata Economic Development Corp. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Arcata Economic Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the Arcata Economic Development Corp profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

North Edge Business Financing and Community Development offers commercial lending services and finances small businesses in Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties. Arcata Economic Development Corp is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Arcata Economic Development Corp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Arcata Economic Development Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arcata Economic Development Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942674882, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Ross Welch
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amber W•••
Director
FA
Fawn S•••••
Director
JA
Janet D•••••
PRESIDENT
KA
Kathy M•••••••
Director
LA
Larry O•••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mandy M••••••
Director
MI
Michael P•••••
TREASURER
NI
Nicole F••••
Director
PE
Peter J•••••
Director
RO
Ross W••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TE
Terry S••••••
Director
TI
Tina S••••••••
Director
WA
Walt G••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Arcata Economic Development Corp This page 93 $5.7 million 98%
Employee Assistance Fund for Alaska Airlines 93 $2.1 million 82%
Coastal Connections Inc 93 $4.1 million 85%
Coshocton Foundation 93 $2.7 million 82%
Project Kesher 93 $3.5 million 80%
Elizabeth Development Company of New Jersey 93 $3.8 million 91%
Central Massachusetts Center for Business and Enterprise Inc 93 $1.2 million 98%
Dayone Pact 93 $6.9 million 91%
Young Womens Christian Association of Sauk Valley 93 $2.8 million 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arcata Economic Development Corp

What is Arcata Economic Development Corp?
Arcata Economic Development Corp is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eureka, United States. North Edge Business Financing and Community Development offers commercial lending services and finances small businesses in Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties.
When was Arcata Economic Development Corp founded?
Arcata Economic Development Corp was founded in 1978.
Who leads Arcata Economic Development Corp?
Ross Welch serves as Executive Director.
Where is Arcata Economic Development Corp located?
Headquartered in Eureka, United States.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corp's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Arcata Economic Development Corp trustworthy?
Arcata Economic Development Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corp's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942674882.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corp's website?
http://www.northedgefinancing.org