Economic Development Board for Tacoma Pierce County
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY REGION OF WASHINGTON STATE BY HELPING TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT BUSINESS IN THE AREA AND TO FURTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $225,798, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- 4A. BUSINESS RECRUITMENTTHE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY (EDB) WORKS TO ATTRACT NEW PRIMARY BUSINESSES TO THE REGION THAT CREATE AND RETAIN FAMILY-WAGE JOBS. THE EDB IDENTIFIES AND ENGAGES COMPANIES CONSIDERING EXPANSION OR RELOCATION, PROVIDES DATA AND SITE INFORMATION, COORDINATES WITH STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS, AND FACILITATES CONNECTIONS TO WORKFORCE, PERMITTING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES.
- 4B. BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSIONTHE EDB SUPPORTS EXISTING BUSINESSES IN TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY TO HELP THEM REMAIN COMPETITIVE AND GROW. STAFF CONDUCT REGULAR OUTREACH TO LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCE NEEDS. THE EDB ASSISTS WITH EXPANSION PLANNING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PERMITTING NAVIGATION, AND ACCESS TO STATE OR LOCAL INCENTIVES, HELPING TO MAINTAIN AND INCREASE EMPLOYMENT IN THE REGION.
- 4C. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONTHE EDB PROMOTES TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY AS A COMPETITIVE LOCATION FOR BUSINESS INVESTMENT. MARKETING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING REGIONAL ECONOMIC DATA, DEVELOPING PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, COORDINATING MEDIA AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS, AND PARTICIPATING IN TRADE AND INDUSTRY EVENTS. THESE EFFORTS RAISE AWARENESS OF THE REGION'S ASSETS AND SUPPORT BOTH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INITIATIVES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 March 1981.
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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