Louisville Economic Development Alliance Inc
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What it says it does
Louisville Economic Development Alliance LEDA is the principal economic development entity for Louisville-Jefferson County with a mission to make Louisville the best community in America to build a thriving company a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $309,198
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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 (3)
- $3,907 spent. LEDA supports the long-term health of the local economy by working with existing businesses to identify opportunities for growth and address challenges to retention. Staff regularly engage with business leaders to understand workforce infrastructure and operational needs and coordinate with public and private partners to connect businesses with relevant resources. This program is designed to promote employment stability business growth and sustained economic development in Louisville.
- $1,186 spent. LEDA works to strengthen the regional economy by marketing Louisville to prospective businesses and identifying companies that may be a strong fit for the community. Activities include coordinating with state and local partners on site selection workforce alignment and infrastructure readiness and connecting prospective businesses with available public resources and incentive programs. These efforts support job creation private investment and long-term economic vitality for the Louisville region.
- LEDA administers the METCO loan program which provides access to capital for businesses that may lack sufficient access to traditional financing. Through the management of revolving loan funds the program offers competitively priced loans to support business formation expansion and job creation. This program is intended to promote inclusive economic growth and support small and growing businesses in the Louisville area.
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 October 2024.
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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