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Economic Alliance Foundation Inc

The Economic Alliance Foundation, Inc. promotes programs to combat community deterioration in the Crawford County Pennsylvania geographical area.

Community Development Meadville, PA EIN: 251657575 (IRS)
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Economic Alliance Foundation Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Meadville, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

The Economic Alliance Foundation, Inc. promotes programs to combat community deterioration in the Crawford County Pennsylvania geographical area.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.61
Program$0.61

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Economic Alliance Foundation Inc with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Meadville, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 251657575. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $74K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Economic Alliance Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251657575. 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.

Economic Alliance Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is located in Meadville, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Economic Alliance Foundation Inc has $74K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $74K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Economic Alliance Foundation Inc. 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, Economic Alliance Foundation Inc 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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 Economic Alliance Foundation, Inc. promotes programs to combat community deterioration in the Crawford County Pennsylvania geographical area. Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $74K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Economic Alliance Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251657575, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
61% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Joseph C L••••••
President

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record

Methodology

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Quick facts about Economic Alliance Foundation Inc

What is Economic Alliance Foundation Inc?
Economic Alliance Foundation Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Meadville, United States. The Economic Alliance Foundation, Inc. promotes programs to combat community deterioration in the Crawford County Pennsylvania geographical area.
When was Economic Alliance Foundation Inc founded?
Economic Alliance Foundation Inc was founded in 1991.
Who leads Economic Alliance Foundation Inc?
Joseph C Ledford serves as President.
Where is Economic Alliance Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Meadville, PA, United States.
What is Economic Alliance Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is Economic Alliance Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Economic Alliance Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Economic Alliance Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251657575.