Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition
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What it says it does
THE COPPER CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION FOSTERS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHICH MAINTAINS THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE COPPER CORRIDOR REGION.
- Income
- $72,454
- Spending
- $60,125
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- THE COPPER CORRIDOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION CONTINUES TO SERVE BOTH THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN PINAL COUNTY AND THE SOUTHERN GILA COUNTY COMMUNITIES OF HAYDEN & WINKELMAN (OVER 20,000 RESIDENTS). THE CCEDC IS THE PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE FARM TO FANTASTIC FARMERS MARKET. THE MARKET OPERATES WEEKLY 9 MONTHS OUR OF THE YEAR AND TWICE MONTHLY FOR THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR. THE MARKET IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LOCAL FOOD GROWERS AND ARTISIANS TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS IN AN OPEN AIR MARKET.
- COPPER COMMUNITIES SUPPLIER PORTAL: THE CCEDC SUPPLIER SOURCE IS A WEBSITE THAT WILL CONNECT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES TO A PORTAL THAT LOCAL INDUSTRY CAN USE TO FIND CONTRACTORS AND ALSO HELP SMALL MICRO BUSINESSES TO PROMOTE THEIR SALES OF THEIR MERCHANDISE ONLINE. THIS WORK REQUIRES THE STAFF TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH LARGE EMPLOYERS AND ALSO PROVIDE ADVOCACY WORK FOR THE EXTRACTION INDUSTRY AT TIMES.
- TOURISM MARKETING: CCEDC PURCHASES ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE THE ENTIRE REGION AS A DESTINATION FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM ATTRACTIONS. THIS WORK INCLUDES COLLABORATING WITH THE ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM, LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, MUNICIPALITIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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