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Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development Inc

EIN 84-1096907 · Lamar, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR TRADITIONAL FINANCING. LOANS ARE PRIMARLY MADE TO NEW, START-UP BUSINESSES OR BUSINESSES THAT ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH TRADITIONAL FINANCING. LOANS HAVE BEEN MADE TO HOME OWNERS TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL RESIDENCES BY UPGRADING WINDOWS, DOORS, AND HEATING.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
64 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
15
Highest pay
$95,244, executive di

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 64.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. BUSINSS ASSISTANCE LOAN FUND--THE REVOLVING LOAN IS DESIGNED TO FILL GAPS IN SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING OPTIONS. THE ALTERNATIVE FINANCING METHOD POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITES WITIN BACA, BENT, CROWLEY, KIOWA, AND PROWERS COUNTIES. SINCE INCEPTION THE PROGRAM HAS CREATED IN EXCESS OF 400 JOBS. THE AVERAGE LOAN IS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
  2. REVOLVING LOAN FUND-PROVIDES INCENTIVES AND DEVELOPS PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO MARKET AND ADVERTISE ADVANTAGES OF LOCATING A BUSINESS IN SE COLORADO, CREATE A POSITIVE IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE RETENTION, AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES, PROMOTE REDEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES. GENERALLY ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SOUTHEAST COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES THE COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING-SINGLE FAMILY OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR HOME OWNERS LIVING IN BACA, KIOWA, AND PROWERS COUNTIES TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS. THE PROGRAM HAS MADE APPROXIMATELY 315 LOAN TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE AUTHORIZED AREA SINCE 1995. THE AVERAGE LOAN AMOUNT IS APPROXIMATELY 16,450. THE PROGRAM SERVES LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW FIXED RATE INTEREST AND FAVORABLE REPAYMENT TERMS. REVOLVING LOAN FUND-PROVIDES INCENTIVES AND DEVELOPS PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO MARKET AND ADVERTISE ADVANTAGES OF LOCATING A BUSINESS IN SE COLORADO, CREATE A POSITIVE IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE RETENTION, AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES, PROMOTE REDEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES. GENERALLY ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SOUTHEAST COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES THE COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING-SINGLE FAMILY OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR HOME OWNERS LIVING IN BACA, KIOWA, AND PROWERS COUNTIES TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS. THE PROGRAM HAS MADE APPROXIMATELY 315 LOAN TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE AUTHORIZED AREA SINCE 1995. THE AVERAGE LOAN AMOUNT IS APPROXIMATELY 16,450. THE PROGRAM SERVES LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW FIXED RATE INTEREST AND FAVORABLE REPAYMENT TERMS.
  3. $163,890 spent. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR ENTERPRISE ADMINSTRATIVE PROGRAMS, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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