Gretna Economic Development Association Limited

Organization Overview

Gretna Economic Development Association Limited is located in Gretna, LA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2021, Gretna Economic Development Association Limited employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gretna Economic Development Association Limited 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 12/2021, Gretna Economic Development Association Limited generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (26.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE WITHIN THE CITY OF GRETNA AS WELL AS PROVIDE A VEHICLE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN HISTORIC DOWNTWON GRETNA - FOOD SOLD BY OTHER NON-PROFITS AND RESTAURANTS IN GRETNA CRAFTS ARE SOLD. ENTERTAINMENT IS PROVIDED BY LOCAL AND NATIONALLY KNOWN BANDS AND PERFORMERS.


FARMERS MARKET - HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. FARMERS/VENDORS RENT BOOTHS TO SELL VARIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MONEY RAISED FROM THE BOOTH RENTALS TO FUND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.


ART WALK - HELD THE FIRST WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. ARTISTS WHO MAKE ANY TYPE OF ART WORK OR CRAFT ARE INVITED TO RENT A BOOTH TO DISPLAY/SELL THEIR GOODS. THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MONEY RAISED FROM THE BOOTH RENTALS TO FUND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Renee Ferrera
Vice President
$0
Javier Sanchez
Secretary
$0
Teri Tucker
Treasurer
$0
Joni P Bathel
President
$0
Larry Matrana
Member At Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,675
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $790,841
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$77,500
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$876,016
Total Program Service Revenue$39,293
Investment income $3,128
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 $196,825
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,144,023

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Gretna Economic Development Association Limited has awarded $60,612 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE

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$23,806

WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER

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$23,000

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE

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$13,806
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