Center for Economic Growth
Technical services group assists regional technology and manufacturing companies in the creation and retention of jobs, increase sales and expand capital investment. Venture initiatives provides captial to regional …
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The Center for Economic Growth is the professional economic and business development engine serving as the primary point of contact for businesses interested in growing in or moving to New York’s Capital Region.
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Mission
Technical services group assists regional technology and manufacturing companies in the creation and retention of jobs, increase sales and expand capital investment. Venture initiatives provides captial to regional technology companies by connecting them to potential investors, reviewing business plans and expanding venture funding opportunities. Ceg's sales calls, tradeshows and cultivation of business contacts through targeted strategic, cross-industry & global marketing programs. Preservation and promotion of tech valley's quality of life while helping position communities to achieve smart and desired economic growth by working at local, county and state level to expand service-sharing, eliminate duplication and streamline services at all levels of government. To encourage smart growth through the development of comprehensive plans and by providing the tools, information and education that will allow for sustainable communities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Center for Economic Growth has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Economic Growth is a registered social services nonprofit based in Albany, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 222880333. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Center for Economic Growth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222880333. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Center for Economic Growth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Center for Economic Growth is located in Albany, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Center for Economic Growth has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Center for Economic Growth is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Center for Economic Growth. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Economic Growth holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Center for Economic Growth is the professional economic and business development engine serving as the primary point of contact for businesses interested in growing in or moving to New York’s Capital Region. Center for Economic Growth is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Center for Economic Growth are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Economic Growth is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222880333, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Center for Economic Growth
- What is Center for Economic Growth?
- Center for Economic Growth is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albany, United States. The Center for Economic Growth is the professional economic and business development engine serving as the primary point of contact for businesses interested in growing in or moving to New York’s Capital Region.
- When was Center for Economic Growth founded?
- Center for Economic Growth was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Center for Economic Growth?
- Mark N Eagan serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Center for Economic Growth located?
- Headquartered in Albany, NY, United States.
- What is Center for Economic Growth's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Center for Economic Growth trustworthy?
- Center for Economic Growth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Center for Economic Growth's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 222880333.
- What is Center for Economic Growth's website?
- http://www.ceg.org