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Anaheim Economic Development Corporation

EIN 26-0560796 · Anaheim, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND FUN ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS WHICH CREATE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR THE GREATER ANAHEIM AREA AND WELL-BEING FOR THE GREATER ANAHEIM AREA RESIDENTS

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUES WERE FOR ANAHEIM RECOVERY & BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES. ECONOMIC RECOVERY EFFORTS INCLUDED DEVELOPMENT OF A PURCHASING PREFERENCE/SHOP LOCAL/DINE PROGRAMS;IDENTIFICATION OF REAL-TIME LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE; DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF TELE TOWN HALL SEMINARS WITH RESORT KEY SECTORS PROVIDING ON-GOING LABOR LAW, WORKFORCE, TAX, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SECURITY RESOURCES; CONTINUED OUTREACH TO BUSINESSES TO ASSESS CRITICAL NEEDS; IDENTIFICATION AND SUPPORT OF POLICIES AND PROCESSES TO ASSIST BUSINESSES THROUGH RECOVERY; COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUTREACH MATERIALS AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO UPDATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON BUSINESS RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
  2. THE ANAHEIM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CANYON HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND OTHERS, HOSTED THE ANAHEIM 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN ORDER TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND CITY LEADERS I CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PATRIOTISM. THE EVENT INCLUDED THE FIRECRACKER 5K/10K RUN, THE YANKEE DOODLE DOG SHOW, THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND A CELEBRATION AT THE PARK WHICH CULMINATED THE FIREWORKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Emerald Development and Economic (Cleveland, OH), EIN 34-1667990. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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