Winter Haven Economic Development Council Inc
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What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO GROW A RESILIENT, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY IN WINTER HAVEN. THE WHEDC OCCUPIES A UNIQUE POSITION IN WINTER HAVEN, WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE WHEDC STAFF AND INVESTORS USE OUR VISION AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY AND WHEDC STAKEHOLDERS WITH GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, GUIDANCE, AND VISION.
- Income
- $589,058
- Spending
- $510,738
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $198,913, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (2)
- DEVELOPED PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO IMPROVE THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, ATTRACT NEW HIGH-SKILL,HIGH WAGE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY: EXPAND ECONOMIC AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR WINTER HAVEN RESIDENTS; BROADEN THE LOCAL TAX BASE AND ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL,STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES.
- THE COUNCIL ENTERED INTO A PROGRAM WITH AEROSPACE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE TO UTILIZE A GRANT FROM POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 May 2012.
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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