Tellico Reservoir Development Agency is located in Vonore, TN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Tellico Reservoir Development Agency employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tellico Reservoir Development Agency 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 08/2023, Tellico Reservoir Development Agency generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 08/2023. 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
DEVELOP AND EFFECT PLANS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TELLICO RESERVOIR PROJECT AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SINCE 1982 AGENCY HAS RECRUITED 19 MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND 10 COMMERCIAL SERVICE BUSINESSES TO TELLICO WEST.
COMMERCIAL RECREATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OF LAND INFRASTRUCTURE FROM COMMERCIAL RECREATION.
PUBLIC USE RECREATION PROGRAM - OPERATES PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS, PUBLIC WALKING TRAILHEAD, AND 12 PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AND FISHING PIER FACILITIES.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT- OPERATES WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND LOCAL TELLICO COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Bradshaw Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
| Ed Mitchell Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
| Susan Pangle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $94,399 | 
| Mitch Ingram Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
| David Black Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
| Henry Cullen Board Member | Trustee | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $115,548 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,548 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,425,447 | 
| Investment income | $239,718 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $2,443 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $483,566 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $4,266,722 | 
| 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. | $214,675 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,468 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $590,726 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,886 | 
| Other employee benefits | $226,952 | 
| Payroll taxes | $62,842 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,495 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,500 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,270 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $238,056 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,791 | 
| Office expenses | $128,686 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $375,952 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $532,835 | 
| Insurance | $76,281 | 
| All other expenses | $122,796 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,425,967 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,274,523 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,948,958 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,940 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $77,283 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,870,383 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $37,229 | 
| Total assets | $30,221,316 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $606,445 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $357,198 | 
| 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 | $5,878,577 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,092,397 | 
| Total liabilities | $8,934,617 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $21,286,699 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $30,221,316 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Tellico Reservoir Development Agency has awarded $1,110,859 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| HYDRASPORTS CUSTOM PURPOSE: RETROFIT BUILDING | $500,000 | 
| CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $610,859 |