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 ↗
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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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Connor Ahlborn SECRETARY2019-2024 2 $0 reported 1
Ryan Watson VICE PRESIDENT2019-2024 2 $0 reported 2
Latonya Watson ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2019-2024 2 $0 reported 2
Steven Watson CEO2019-2024 2 $0 reported 2

People by year

2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
CONNOR AHLBORN SECRETARY2 $0$0$0 $01
RYAN WATSON VICE PRESIDENT2 $0$0$0 $02
LATONYA WATSON ACCOUNT/FINANCE MANAGER2 $0$0$0 $02
STEVEN WATSON CEO2 $0$0$0 $02

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.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$155,857$175,529 $716,420$230,868 $0$0 -0-
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$192,282$192,282 $742,853$205,029 $54,138$0 -0-
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$128,660$128,660 $726,903$181,838 $128,660$0 -0-
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$101,528$28,463 $309,065$73,065 $101,528$0 -0-
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$20,652$20,652 $0$0 $20,641$0 -0-
2019 · Form 990 period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 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.

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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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
CHARLES STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONMDS31 $128,646$135,024 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$58,500 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state
FAITH AND WORK ENTERPRISES INCMDS31 $209,546$242,001 Exec Director$72,735 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state
BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INCMDS31 $276,155$113,242 CEO$137,600 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state
DOWNTOWN DENTON MAIN STREET INCMDS31 $103,874$70,379 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state
HAGERSTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATIONMDS31 $100,976$139,323 President$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, same state
MIAMI AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICE INCOKS31 $205,622$182,630 CHAIRPERSON$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT INCLAS31 $223,743$185,327 Secretary$145,840 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name
MCDOWELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INCNCS31 $227,897$181,319 CHAIRPERSON$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name
NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCIAS31 $215,153$237,461 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x, similar name
SOUTH HILL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INCVAS31 $209,077$159,173 BOARD MEMBER$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
SYRACUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONNYS31 $214,549$983,495 SECRETARY$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCMOS31 $217,646$154,941 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
CASS LOGANSPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGIZATION INCINS31 $143,763$145,854 EXECUTIVE DI$80,501 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
LINDEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCEOHS31 $269,397$233,336 BOARD CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
ALTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONIAS31 $164,977$173,647 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
GRANT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCCAS31 $241,514$197,066 President$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
HAMILTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPOHS31 $120,787$136,950 CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN OHIOOHS31 $91,715$61,714 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIREC$95,100 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
HARRISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONWVS31 $226,575$218,416 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
MASJIDULLAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH AMERICAPAS31 $100,000$51,779 Treasurer$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
SOUTH CAROLINA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INCSCS31 $98,691$147,663 Treasurer$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
NORTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF PA CDC INCPAS31 $258,240$237,043 President$72,754 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
MAYA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONNES31 $159,439$368,132 CEO/DIRECTOR$21,731 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
DELAWARE BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONNJS31 $179,000$16,987 Director/Executive Vice President$0 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x
BARRON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONWIS31 $169,310$177,891 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$73,430 Same NTEE code S31, revenue within 2x

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
W K KELLOGG FOUNDATION Private foundation$4,364,65018 12009–2021 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FORD FOUNDATION Private foundation$3,400,00011 12009–2017 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HORIZON COMMUNITY FUNDS OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC DAF sponsor$1,506,4004 12018–2023 URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS INC
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT Private foundation$1,092,85512 12009–2021 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION Private foundation$960,0005 22019–2022 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; BETHEL LA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$782,4008 12010–2021 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor$543,00015 32014–2024 BURUNDI DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES; SHILOH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; CUSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$475,0727 12013–2024 LEMMON AREA CHARITABLE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC DAF sponsor$419,4956 12015–2024 HAMILTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION Private foundation$345,1007 22010–2020 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; FRAMEWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor$340,0007 32019–2024 AFRICAN HERITAGE ECONOMIC INITIATIVE; FORT MADISON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION Private foundation$325,0004 22013–2022 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AFRICAN HERITAGE ECONOMIC INITIATIVE
BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$318,50011 32012–2022 FRAMEWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC; CHARLES STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; EAST FALLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION Private foundation$296,10215 22010–2024 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; CHARLES STREET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
KRESGE FOUNDATION Private foundation$283,5001 12016–2016 INSIGHT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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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
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$175,529100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $192,282 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $2,750
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$192,282100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $128,660 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$128,660100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $28,463 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$28,463100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $20,652 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$20,652100%

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2019 · Form 990 · $39,153 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $1,698
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
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$39,153100%

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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 yearGrants and other assistanceContractsAwards
2020$0$01
Largest awards · 0 shown
YearAgencyKindProgramDescriptionObligated

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