Community Improvement Corporation is located in Defiance, OH. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Improvement Corporation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Improvement 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 12/2023, Community Improvement Corporation generated $406.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $447.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION VERIFIES INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND APPLICATIONS AND COORDINATES ALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY (I.E. RETENTION, EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION) OF DEFIANCE COUNTY, OHIO.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Willitzer Executive Di  | Officer | 40 | $113,636 | 
Dave Hire Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $14,000 | 
Dave Figley Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Keith Burmeister Trustee  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Don Gillet Trustee  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
Ron Jones Trustee  | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $278,404 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,075 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,479 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,035 | 
| Investment income | $7,270 | 
| 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 | $406,784 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,500 | 
| 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. | $127,636 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,809 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $103,866 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,175 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $21,328 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,877 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $27,384 | 
| Office expenses | $6,976 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $13,831 | 
| Travel | $6,819 | 
| 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 | $534 | 
| Insurance | $2,965 | 
| All other expenses | $1,777 | 
| Total functional expenses | $447,673 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,380 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $268,892 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,750 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $206,088 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $595 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $28,185 | 
| Total assets | $616,890 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,394 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $46,718 | 
| 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 | $28,734 | 
| Total liabilities | $94,846 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $522,044 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $616,890 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Community Improvement Corporation has awarded $47,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
B&B MOLDED PRODUCTS INC PURPOSE: JCIP AWARD  | $40,000 | 
CBS BORING & MACHINE PURPOSE: JCIP AWARD  | $7,500 |