Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Inc

Organization Overview

Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Inc is located in Fairbanks, AK. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2022, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Inc 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, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Inc generated $457.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ENERGY: THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF ENERGY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH SPENDS APPROXIMATELY $618 MILLION ANNUALLY ON ENERGY COSTS, OVER 2/3 OF THAT COST IS SPACE HEATING (HOMES AND BUSINESSES). FEDC IS WORKING TO PROMOTE PROJECTS THAT WILL SATISFY RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MILITARY FUEL NEEDS AND LOWER THE COST OF ENERGY FOR THE COMMUNITY.


MILITARY: THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES 30% OF 53,000 JOBS AND 38% OF OUR $2.7 BILLION DOLLAR PAYROLL. THESE JOB AND DOLLARS ARE COMPENSATION FOR SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS ON BASE (SALARIES, WAGES, ALLOWANCES, AND BENEFITS) AS WELL AS LOCAL CONTRACTS AND SUPPLIERS, AND OTHER LOCAL EXPENDITURES. THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY IS THE NUMBER ONE DRIVER OF JOBS AND PAYROLL CONTRIBUTOR IN THE INTERIOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS; WITH MILITARY INSTALLATION COMMANDERS, AREA COMMANDERS AND PENTAGON COMMANDERS SERVES AS A FOCAL POINT FOR FAIRBANKS' INTERIOR ALASKA. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO FACILITATE MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES THAT WOULD HELP MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE MILITARY INDUSTRY IN ALASKA.


TECHNOLOGY LED DEVELOPMENT: THE FOCUS OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO BUILD A BUSINESS SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND PROCESS THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WITH AN ARRAY OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SUCCESS OF START-UP COMPANIES. THE FEDC PROJECTS WITHIN THIS "SERVICE" AREA ALL SERVE TO DIVERSITY THE FAIRBANKS ECONOMY BY INCREASING SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS IN THE FNSB. THE PROJECTS ARE ALSO AIMED AT ATTRACTING INVESTMENT IN THE FNSB.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROW FAIRBANKS, COLD WEATHER TESTING, RURAL OUTREACH, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MODELING, AND FORESTRY & MINING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jomo Stewart
Current President/ceo
$127,988
James Dodson
Former Executive Director
$10,308
Bert Bell
Board Chair
$0
Amy Cook
Secretary
$0
Geri Simon
Vice-Chair
$0
Jeff Putnam
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $393,350
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$57,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$450,350
Total Program Service Revenue$6,500
Investment income $135
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 $456,985

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