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Douglas County Economic Development Corporation

EIN 37-1295590 · Tuscola, IL

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What it says it does

TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY OF TUSCOLA AND DOUGLAS COUNTY, ILLINOIS THROUGH BUSINESS ASSISTANCE,CONSULTING AND RECRUITING.

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

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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

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

Programs described in its return (5)

MARKETING TUSCOLA'S INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERICAL/RETAIL SITES.
ASSISTED DOUGLAS COUNTY BUSINESSES WITH DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLANS, PLANT ACQUISITION, AND GRANT REQUESTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MANAGES THE LOCAL AREA ENTERPRISE ZONE.
ASSISTED THE CITY OF TUSCOLA WITH IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MARKETING PROGRAM.
PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR NEW BUSINESSES AND PROSPECTS CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND DUE DILIGENCE ON POTENTIAL SITES. ASSISTING IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF RESOURCES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL IN ORDER TO ASSIST EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES IS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE FILLED BY DCEDC. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS.
PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR NEW BUSINESSES AND PROSPECTS CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND DUE DILIGENCE ON POTENTIAL SITES. ASSISTING IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF RESOURCES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL IN ORDER TO ASSIST EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES IS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE FILLED BY DCEDC. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS.

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

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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