Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation generated $3.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OPPORTUNITY AUSTIN IS A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AIMED AT FOSTERING JOB-CREATING INVESTMENT ACROSS THE AUSTIN REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPPORTUNITY AUSTIN INVESTS IN A PORTFOLIO OF INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT JOB CREATION,EMPLOYABILITY, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. IT SERVES AS A CATALYST IN THEIDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND PURSUIT OF OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AND SUPPORT:(1) AN ECONOMY THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE,(2) A WORKFORCE THAT IS EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED, AND(3) COMMUNITIES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Huffman Pres/sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Farmer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Casey Dobson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Dyess Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Matthew Dow Gc/asst Sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerry Hall Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Greater Austin Chamber Of Commerce Contract Services | 12/30/22 | $2,476,565 |
Austin Partners In Education Consulting | 12/30/22 | $200,000 |
Ray Marshall Center Consulting | 12/30/22 | $150,000 |
Onelogos Consulting | 12/30/22 | $140,100 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $329,735 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,200 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $336,935 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,600,233 |
| Investment income | $7,091 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,944,259 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,682 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,135,910 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $115,782 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $303,537 |
| Travel | $268,395 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,760 |
| All other expenses | $16,748 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,267,855 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,988,210 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $517,967 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $756,960 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,183 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $771,087 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,075,407 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $537,430 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $537,430 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,536,606 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,371 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,075,407 |