Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
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What it says it does
TO DELIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO FACILITATE CREATION, GROWTH AND RETENTION OF LINCOLN COUNTY BUSINESSES.
- Income
- $156,760
- Spending
- $654,707
- Employees
- 4
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 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 (5)
- STRATEGIC PLANNING: THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF LINCOLN COUNTY WAS CREATED IN 1994 AND CHARGED WITH MAKING A ROAD MAP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY. CONSEQUENTLY, WE CONSULT WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO SET AND UPDATE THE GOALS OF THE COUNTY, AND PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE GOAL SETTING SUCH AS THE CEDS AND OREGON BUSINESS PLAN.
- COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT REVIEW: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVES AS THE REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE LINCOLN COUNTY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND. THE ALLIANCE BOARD REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND DELIVERS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS. THE CRITERIA ARE UPDATED AND REFINED PERIODICALLY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAROLINE BAUMAN HOLDS TRAIN ING SEMINARS FOR GRANT APPLICANTS TO ASSIST IN THEIR SUCCESS.
- SOURCE OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC: WE PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS OWNERS, CURRENT OWNERS/MANAGERS, AND THE PUBLIC ON THE BUSINESS CLIMATE. WE MAINTAIN A LIST OF DEVELOP ABLE PROPERTIES AND ASSIST IN MARKETING AS NEEDED.
- $586,955 spent. 4.YAQUINA BAY OCEAN OBSERVING INITIATIVE: WE SUPPORT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO MAKE NEWPORT A HUB FOR ALL OCEAN RELATED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THERE IS NOW INCREASING SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN OUR REGION. IN ADDITION TO THE MARINE STUDIES CAM PUS SOON TO BE UNDERWAY, OCEAN OBSERVING, MARINE EDUCATION, AND BOAT BUILDING CONTINUE TO BE STRENGTHS. 5.ENTERPRISE ZONE MANAGEMENT: WE PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR QUALIFYING COMPANIES (CERTAIN INDUSTRIES) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TAX INCENTIVE OFFERED BY THE STATE OF OREGON. QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED AND REVIEWED LOCALLY. 6.ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE EDALC IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH CHAMBERS, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND THE YAQUINA BAY ECONOMIC FOUNDATION. WITH USDA SUPPORT, WE ARE FOCUSING ON MARINE RELATED INDUSTRY IN OUR COUNTY TO CREATE AN INDUSTRY CLUSTER OF SUPPORTIVE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. WE ARE SERVING ENTREPRENEURS AND LOCAL STARTUPS, THROUGH WORKING WITH RAIN (REGIONAL ACCELERATOR AND INNOVATION NETWORK TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THEM.
- 4.YAQUINA BAY OCEAN OBSERVING INITIATIVE: WE SUPPORT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO MAKE NEWPORT A HUB FOR ALL OCEAN RELATED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THERE IS NOW INCREASING SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN OUR REGION. IN ADDITION TO THE MARINE STUDIES CAM PUS SOON TO BE UNDERWAY, OCEAN OBSERVING, MARINE EDUCATION, AND BOAT BUILDING CONTINUE TO BE STRENGTHS. 5.ENTERPRISE ZONE MANAGEMENT: WE PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR QUALIFYING COMPANIES (CERTAIN INDUSTRIES) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TAX INCENTIVE OFFERED BY THE STATE OF OREGON. QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED AND REVIEWED LOCALLY. 6.ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE EDALC IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH CHAMBERS, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND THE YAQUINA BAY ECONOMIC FOUNDATION. WITH USDA SUPPORT, WE ARE FOCUSING ON MARINE RELATED INDUSTRY IN OUR COUNTY TO CREATE AN INDUSTRY CLUSTER OF SUPPORTIVE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. WE ARE SERVING ENTREPRENEURS AND LOCAL STARTUPS, THROUGH WORKING WITH RAIN (REGIONAL ACCELERATOR AND INNOVATION NETWORK TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THEM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 November 6, 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 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 February 1995.
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 November 4, 2026.
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