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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Ionia County Economic Alliance

Numerous general economic activities for Ionia County, the purpose of which is outlined in the mission statement

Founded
Headquarters
Ionia, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S40

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($87,363)
93% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ionia 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RY
Ryan Wilson
Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Amber R•••
Secretary
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Amy H•••••••
Director
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Dan M•••••••
Treasurer
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Dave B••
Director
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David H•••••
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Ethan E••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Ethan E••••••
Vice
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Jenny D•••••••
Director
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Jessica T•••••••••
Director
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Jon S•••••••
Director
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Linda R••••
Director
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Patrick J•••••
Director
PR
Precia G••••••
Chair
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Rose W•••••
Director
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Ryan W•••••
Director
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Sandy W•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Steve H•••
Director
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Director
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TRUSTEE
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Sue D••••
TRUSTEE
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Susan H••••
CHAIR
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Terry F•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Ionia County sawmill scores $300K grant - thedailynews.cc
Aug 2025
www.thedailynews.cc
Ionia County seeing 'exciting things' in economic development, but more work is needed - Sentinel-Standard
May 2025
www.sentinel-standard.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Bigard resigns from Montcalm Economic Alliance - thedailynews.cc
Oct 2024
www.thedailynews.cc
Ionia County board continues budget discussion - thedailynews.cc
Sep 2024
www.thedailynews.cc
Ionia County Brownfield Authority misses out on hundred of thousands of dollars in grant funds - thedailynews.cc
Jan 2024
www.thedailynews.cc
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
‘Early in the process’ for redevelopment of Ionia’s former prison sites - thedailynews.cc
Jul 2023
www.thedailynews.cc
Ionia County Board of Commissioners talks Eagle Twp. megasite - thedailynews.cc
May 2023
www.thedailynews.cc
Ionia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority reveals county left $200,000 in grants on the table - thedailynews.cc
Apr 2023
www.thedailynews.cc
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Ventra Ionia expansion to create over 100 jobs - Sentinel-Standard
Jun 2018
www.sentinel-standard.com
Ventra Ionia to invest $4.85 million in Ionia facility - Crain's Grand Rapids
May 2018
www.crainsgrandrapids.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ionia County Economic Alliance This page 89 $145,068 93%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%
Dad Guild Inc 90 $382,891 97%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%

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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 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