WATSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $156K · expenses $176K · assets $716K
- EIN
- 81-2701014
- Address
- 2415 SAND HILL RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-1053
- Website
- WEDAUS.COM
- NTEE code
- S31
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2017 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Steven Watson (its 2018 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2018 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Enhance the standard of livng; provide jobs & resources; retain, attrct & expand small business opptunites; stimulte the local econmy thru neighd
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 4 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
4 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ahlborn | SECRETARY | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ryan Watson | VICE PRESIDENT | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Latonya Watson | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Steven Watson | CEO | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR AHLBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN WATSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LATONYA WATSON | ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| STEVEN WATSON | CEO | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $155,857 | $175,529 | $716,420 | $230,868 | $0 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $192,282 | $192,282 | $742,853 | $205,029 | $54,138 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $128,660 | $128,660 | $726,903 | $181,838 | $128,660 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $101,528 | $28,463 | $309,065 | $73,065 | $101,528 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $20,652 | $20,652 | $0 | $0 | $20,641 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $39,153 | $39,153 | $0 | $0 | $39,153 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- AIKENS CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INC Ellicott City, MD · 3 people in common (Latonya Watson, Ryan Watson, Steven Watson)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC | MD | S31 | $276,155 | $113,242 | CEO | $137,600 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| MIAMI AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICE INC | OK | S31 | $205,622 | $182,630 | CHAIRPERSON | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT INC | LA | S31 | $223,743 | $185,327 | Secretary | $145,840 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MCDOWELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC | NC | S31 | $227,897 | $181,319 | CHAIRPERSON | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC | IA | S31 | $215,153 | $237,461 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SOUTH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC | VA | S31 | $209,077 | $159,173 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| SYRACUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | NY | S31 | $214,549 | $983,495 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC | MO | S31 | $217,646 | $154,941 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| CASS LOGANSPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGIZATION INC | IN | S31 | $143,763 | $145,854 | EXECUTIVE DI | $80,501 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| LINDEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE | OH | S31 | $269,397 | $233,336 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| ALTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | IA | S31 | $164,977 | $173,647 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| GRANT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC | CA | S31 | $241,514 | $197,066 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| HAMILTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP | OH | S31 | $120,787 | $136,950 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN OHIO | OH | S31 | $91,715 | $61,714 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIREC | $95,100 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| HARRISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | WV | S31 | $226,575 | $218,416 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| MASJIDULLAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH AMERICA | PA | S31 | $100,000 | $51,779 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTH CAROLINA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC | SC | S31 | $98,691 | $147,663 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| NORTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF PA CDC INC | PA | S31 | $258,240 | $237,043 | President | $72,754 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| MAYA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | NE | S31 | $159,439 | $368,132 | CEO/DIRECTOR | $21,731 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| DELAWARE BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | NJ | S31 | $179,000 | $16,987 | Director/Executive Vice President | $0 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
| BARRON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | WI | S31 | $169,310 | $177,891 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $73,430 | Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $175,529 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,750
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SERVICE FEES AIRBNB FEES AND ADJUSTMENTS | $52,424 | $19,672 | $32,752 | - | 29.9% |
| Office expenses | $37,992 | $17,698 | $20,294 | - | 21.6% | |
| Other (as described) | MORTGAGE INTEREST AND PROPERTY TAXES | $30,781 | $30,781 | - | - | 17.5% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING EXPENSE | $26,187 | $26,187 | - | - | 14.9% |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPENSE | $12,637 | - | $12,637 | - | 7.2% |
| Insurance | $8,074 | - | $8,074 | - | 4.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,250 | $3,250 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,750 | - | $2,750 | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $1,434 | - | $1,434 | - | 0.8% | |
| Total | $175,529 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $192,282 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,750
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $51,371 | - | $51,371 | - | 26.7% | |
| Other (as described) | MORTGAGE INTEREST AND PROPERTY TAXES | $39,159 | $39,159 | - | - | 20.4% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING EXPENSE | $27,353 | - | $27,353 | - | 14.2% |
| Office expenses | $22,441 | $1,492 | $20,949 | - | 11.7% | |
| All other expenses | $14,338 | $14,338 | - | - | 7.5% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTO EXPENSE | $9,975 | - | $9,975 | - | 5.2% |
| Insurance | $8,991 | - | $8,991 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $7,778 | - | $7,778 | - | 4.0% |
| Travel | $4,952 | - | $4,952 | - | 2.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,174 | $524 | $2,650 | - | 1.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,750 | $2,750 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Total | $192,282 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $128,660 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office expenses | $55,811 | $45,954 | $9,857 | - | 43.4% | |
| All other expenses | $30,513 | - | $30,513 | - | 23.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $20,972 | $20,972 | - | - | 16.3% |
| Other (as described) | REAL ESTATE TAXES | $10,339 | - | $10,339 | - | 8.0% |
| Insurance | $7,016 | $7,016 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CELL PHONE | $2,307 | $2,307 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | FUEL | $1,352 | - | $1,352 | - | 1.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $350 | - | $350 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $128,660 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $28,463 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office expenses | $10,313 | $347 | $9,966 | - | 36.2% | |
| Other (as described) | FUEL | $3,900 | $3,900 | - | - | 13.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,250 | $3,250 | - | - | 11.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | 10.5% |
| Other (as described) | LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES | $3,000 | - | $3,000 | - | 10.5% |
| Other (as described) | CELL PHONE | $2,757 | - | $2,757 | - | 9.7% |
| Travel | $1,176 | - | $1,176 | - | 4.1% | |
| Insurance | $884 | - | $884 | - | 3.1% | |
| All other expenses | $183 | $183 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $28,463 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $20,652 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | VEHICLE PURCHASED | $11,610 | $11,610 | - | - | 56.2% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MANAGEMENT | $2,680 | $2,680 | - | - | 13.0% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,000 | - | $2,000 | - | 9.7% | |
| Insurance | $1,754 | $1,754 | - | - | 8.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CELL PHONE AND TELEPHONE EXPENSE | $1,348 | - | $1,348 | - | 6.5% |
| Office expenses | $1,181 | $200 | $981 | - | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) | FUEL | $79 | - | $79 | - | 0.4% |
| Total | $20,652 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $39,153 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $1,698
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL | $11,106 | - | $11,106 | - | 28.4% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $8,205 | - | $8,205 | - | 21.0% |
| Office expenses | $7,755 | - | $7,755 | - | 19.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $3,050 | $3,050 | - | - | 7.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,400 | - | $2,400 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $2,094 | - | $2,094 | - | 5.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,698 | $1,698 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Travel | $1,464 | - | $1,464 | - | 3.7% | |
| Insurance | $1,081 | - | $1,081 | - | 2.8% | |
| All other expenses | $300 | $300 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Total | $39,153 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 0 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
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