Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated
Curates and cultivates the greater east's economic edge through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation in land-based and creative industries, tourism, and the trades.
Economic Development Greater East
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Visit www.edge-us.orgAbout Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated
To train community members to become food producers and raise the awareness around the many foods that central appalachia could produce to become a major player in the food system to offset shortages and food supply chain insufficiencies. This is an important component of creating economic drivers in mcdowell county, west virginia and the surrounding areas. Purchasing the old widener building in kimball, west virginia. When the building is finished being renovated, it will be for the purpose of a community grocery store to mitigate conditions of food deserts, like poor health outcomes and gaps in nutrition education.
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2020 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
Curates and cultivates the greater east's economic edge through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation in land-based and creative industries, tourism, and the trades.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 82% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEconomic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Berwind, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823157315. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $785K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823157315. 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 Development Greater East Edge Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is located in Berwind, WV, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated has $785K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $785K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
To train community members to become food producers and raise the awareness around the many foods that central appalachia could produce to become a major player in the food system to offset shortages and food supply chain insufficiencies. This is an important component of creating economic drivers in mcdowell county, west virginia and the surrounding areas. Purchasing the old widener building in kimball, west virginia. When the building is finished being renovated, it will be for the purpose of a community grocery store to mitigate conditions of food deserts, like poor health outcomes and gaps in nutrition education. Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $785K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823157315, 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
4 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GREATER EAST EDGE INCORPORATED 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated
- What is Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated?
- Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Berwind, United States. To train community members to become food producers and raise the awareness around the many foods that central appalachia could produce to become a major player in the food system to offset shortages and food supply chain insufficiencies. This is an important component of creating economic drivers in mcdowell county, west virginia and the surrounding areas. Purchasing the old widener building in kimball, west virginia. When the building is finished being renovated, it will be for the purpose of a community grocery store to mitigate conditions of food deserts, like poor health outcomes and gaps in nutrition education.
- When was Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated founded?
- Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated?
- Amelia E Bandy serves as President & Executive Director.
- Where is Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Berwind, WV, United States.
- What is Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated trustworthy?
- Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Development Greater East Edge Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823157315.
- What is Economic Development Greater East Edge Incorporated's website?
- http://www.edge-us.org