Ionia County Economic Alliance
THE IONIA COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE IS ORGANIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (A) TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY IN IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN; (B) TO RETAIN AND CREATE …
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Numerous general economic activities for Ionia County, the purpose of which is outlined in the mission statement
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Mission
The ionia county economic alliance is organized for the following purposes: (a) to encourage and facilitate economic development activity in ionia county, michigan; (b) to retain and create new job opportunities in ionia county, michigan; (c) to increase private sector investments and tax base in ionia county, michigan; (d) to provide ionia county and its local units of government with economic development services; (e) to develop, coordinate, and deliver services relating to economic development; (f) to improve the economy of ionia county, michigan; and (g) to assist new and existing businesses and industries, and to develop new economic development initiatives and programs in ionia county, michigan.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIonia County Economic Alliance is a registered community development nonprofit based in Ionia, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 383244806. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $145K in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ionia County Economic Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Ionia County Economic Alliance is located in Ionia, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ionia County Economic Alliance has $145K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% 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.
Ionia County Economic Alliance is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $145K in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ionia County Economic Alliance. 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.
Ionia County Economic Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. Visit the Ionia County Economic Alliance 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.
Numerous general economic activities for Ionia County, the purpose of which is outlined in the mission statement Ionia County Economic Alliance is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among community development charities registered in United States: Ionia County Economic Alliance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $145K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Ionia County Economic Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ionia County Economic Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383244806, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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IONIA COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE 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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NeutralIonia County sawmill scores $300K grant - thedailynews.cc
Ionia County seeing 'exciting things' in economic development, but more work is needed - Sentinel-Standard
Bigard resigns from Montcalm Economic Alliance - thedailynews.cc
Ionia County board continues budget discussion - thedailynews.cc
Ionia County Brownfield Authority misses out on hundred of thousands of dollars in grant funds - thedailynews.cc
‘Early in the process’ for redevelopment of Ionia’s former prison sites - thedailynews.cc
Ionia County Board of Commissioners talks Eagle Twp. megasite - thedailynews.cc
Ionia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority reveals county left $200,000 in grants on the table - thedailynews.cc
Ventra Ionia expansion to create over 100 jobs - Sentinel-Standard
Ventra Ionia to invest $4.85 million in Ionia facility - Crain's Grand Rapids
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Quick facts about Ionia County Economic Alliance
- What is Ionia County Economic Alliance?
- Ionia County Economic Alliance is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ionia, United States. Numerous general economic activities for Ionia County, the purpose of which is outlined in the mission statement
- When was Ionia County Economic Alliance founded?
- Ionia County Economic Alliance was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Ionia County Economic Alliance?
- Ryan Wilson serves as Director.
- Where is Ionia County Economic Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Ionia, United States.
- What is Ionia County Economic Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ionia County Economic Alliance trustworthy?
- Ionia County Economic Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Ionia County Economic Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383244806.
- What is Ionia County Economic Alliance's website?
- http://www.rightplace.org