Hammond Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Hammond Development Corporation is located in Hammond, IN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hammond Development Corporation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hammond Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Hammond Development Corporation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $545.6k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY AND WOMEN BASED BUSINESS AND TO REHAB BUILDINGS IN BLIGHTED DOWNTOWN HAMMOND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE BUSINESS SPACE FOR WBE/MBES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HDC EXPANDED ITS SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PLAN BY ACQUIRING ABANDONED AND VACANT BUILDINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN HAMMOND AREA THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE CITY OF HAMMOND AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AREA BUSINESSES. HDC REHABILITATED CERTAIN BUILDINGS TO MAKE USEABLE BUSINESS SPACE AVAILABLE THROUGH RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND OUTRIGHT SALES TO FLEDGLING BUSINESSES THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD SUCH SPACE AT CURRENT MARKET PRICES, NOR WOULD THE BUSINESSES BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO RENOVATE THE ABANDONED SPACES TO MAKE THEM BUSINESS READY. ONE OF HDC'S MAIN INITIATIVES HAS BEEN TO ATTRACT NEW HIGH-TECH INTERNET START-UP FIRMS TO DOWNTOWN HAMMOND TO REPLACE AND SUPPLEMENT THE RUST BELT INDUSTRIES THAT ONCE AND STILL DOMINATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY.ON JULY 1, 1997, HDC CREATED ITS BUSINESS BUILDERS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF HAMMOND'S "INCUBATOR PLAN". THE PURPOSE OF THE INCUBATOR PLAN IS TO ASSIST HAMMOND-BASED WOMEN AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A REVOLVING LOAN ARRANGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.


ON JUNE 12, 2018, GRANTS PROVIDED BY HAMMOND PORT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF HAMMOND WERE PLACED INTO A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF MANAGING CERTAIN VISUAL AND PERFORMING MUSICAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTS AT THE WOLF LAKE PAVILION IN HAMMOND, INDIANA. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES TOURISM WITH THE PROVISION OF FREE CONCERT EVENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS THE INTENTION THAT REVENUE FROM THE MUSICAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTS WILL REPLENISH AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN PERPETUITY.


ON OCTOBER 1, 2010, HDC TOOK OVER THE HAMMOND INNOVATION CENTER (HIC) FROM PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF HAMMOND'S MAIN INITIATIVE OF ATTRACTING NEW HIGH-TECH START-UP FIRMS TO DOWNTOWN HAMMOND. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES PROVIDING COMPETITIVELY PRICED OFFICE SPACE INCLUDING A BUILT-IN INFRASTRUCTURE OF SERVICES AS WELL AS THE NECESSARY BUSINESS RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF START-UP BUSINESSES.THE HUB OF INNOVATION IS AN EXTENSION OF THE HAMMOND INNOVATION CENTER BUT IS A NEW AVENUE FOR CULTIVATING BUSINESS AND JOB CREATION THROUGH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THIS SITE FOCUSES ON INTRODUCING UNIVERSITY INTERNS TO BUSINESS TENANTS AND CONTRACT PARTNERSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Bussey
Executive Director
$67,626
Phillip Taillon
President
$0
Monica Garcia
Secretary
$0
Alexis Williams
Trustee
$0
Kathy O'donnell
Treasurer
$0
Tamera Leinhart
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,083,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,761
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,114,261
Total Program Service Revenue$396,532
Investment income $38,254
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 $1,549,047

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Hammond Development Corporation has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation

Rosemont, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$10,000
Fifth Third Bank Chicagoland Foundation

Rosemont, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$10,000
Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION

$5,000
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