Economic Council of Okeechobee County Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF OKEECHOBEE IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES PRUDENT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
- Income
- $76,577
- Spending
- $70,295
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- THE ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF OKEECHOBEE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-GOVERNMENTAL, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION, AND TO SUCH END, SHALL UNDERTAKE OPERATIONS THAT: (A) ACT AS A CATALYSIT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO FOSTER DIALOGUE, PLANNING AND ACTION; (B) INVOLVE THE ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL PROCESSES OF THE COUNTY; (C) COMPRISE THE TOP INDUSTRY, BUSINESS, AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY; (D) PROMOTE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNMENT AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP; (E) PROVIDE A FORUM FOR OPEN DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST; AND (F) ENCOURAGE SERVICE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 2025.
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 September 1991.
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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