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New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc

EIN 04-3244024 · New Bedford, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CULTIVATE AND PROMOTE A TRANSPARENT, CREDIBLE, AND BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, THE NBEDC WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PARTNERS TO SUPPORT CREATIVITY, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, AND PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT BENEFITING THE CITIZENS OF NEW BEDFORD.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
8
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$219,988, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.2 million spent. THE COUNCIL IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE, CREATE AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS (THE CITY). PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT THE COUNCIL PERFORMS INCLUDE: - LENDING PROGRAMS ORIGINATING FROM FEDERAL AND PRIVATE GRANTS OR LOANS. THE COUNCIL MAKES LOANS TO ELIGIBLE LOCAL BUSINESSES. - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE ASSISTING LOCAL COMPANIES WITH THEIR EXPANSION PLANS OR OTHER BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND MARKETING THE CITY WORLDWIDE, IN ORDER TO PURSUE NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT OR OTHER SIMILAR INITIATIVES. - PROVIDING MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AS THE CITYS OPERATOR OF THE NEW BEDFORD QUEST CENTER FOR INNOVATION (QUEST CENTER), AN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE A FOCUS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING AND A SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT FOR STARTUP ACTIVITY. - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AS A PRIMARY MEANS TO FURTHER THE ONGOING TRANSFORMATION OF THE CITY. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES A HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SITE SELECTION, PRE-PLANNING, FINANCING, PERMITTING AND INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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