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Wharton Economic Development Corp

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.07M (2023)

Expenses
$1.04M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.8M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$9.3M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,067,207
Expenses
$1,043,047
Net Income
$24,160
Net Assets
-$7,505,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,011,870
94.8%
Investment Income $55,337
5.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,333
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,099
5.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,797,736
Total Liabilities $9,303,686
Net Assets -$7,505,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joshua Owens (Executive Di) $97,333 $0 $0
Andrew Armour (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Heard Roberts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Pittman (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Roberson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$922,716
Expenses
$10,242,158
Net Income
-$9,319,442
Net Assets
-$7,558,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $918,999
99.6%
Investment Income $3,717
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,666
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,276
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,922,038
Total Liabilities $9,480,379
Net Assets -$7,558,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joshua Owens (Executive Di) $100,666 $0 $0
Andrew Armour (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Heard Roberts (Member) $0 $0 $0
Clifford Jackson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Roberson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$753,236
Expenses
$706,807
Net Income
$46,429
Net Assets
$1,951,954
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,009
0.8%
Program Services $880,418
> 100%
Investment Income $2,226
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$135,417
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,000
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,663
8.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,147,454
Total Liabilities $195,500
Net Assets $1,951,954
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joshua Owens (Executive Di) $94,000 $0 $0
Andrew Armour (Member) $0 $0 $0
Clifford Jackson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Roberson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Schroeder (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$994,405
Expenses
$758,481
Net Income
$235,924
Net Assets
$1,905,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,500
21.9%
Program Services $772,180
77.7%
Investment Income $4,725
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,618
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,132
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,090,075
Total Liabilities $184,550
Net Assets $1,905,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chad Odom (Prior Exec D) $95,784 $0 $0
Joshua Owens (Executive Di) $13,834 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,416,540
Expenses
$726,412
Net Income
$690,128
Net Assets
$1,669,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $650,000
45.9%
Program Services $774,052
54.6%
Investment Income $4,348
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$11,860
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,032
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,691
7.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,896,273
Total Liabilities $226,672
Net Assets $1,669,601
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chad Odom (Executive Di) $100,032 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$821,660
Expenses
$896,098
Net Income
-$74,438
Net Assets
$978,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,000
2.3%
Program Services $798,662
97.2%
Investment Income $3,998
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,333
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,386
5.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,259,678
Total Liabilities $281,561
Net Assets $978,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chad Odom (Executive Di) $94,333 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$747,799
Expenses
$882,876
Net Income
-$135,077
Net Assets
$1,052,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
0.7%
Program Services $738,872
98.8%
Investment Income $3,927
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,593
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,371
4.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,113,138
Total Liabilities $60,583
Net Assets $1,052,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chad Odem (Executive Di) $67,593 $0 $0
David Schroeder (Executive Di) $45,030 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$792,124
Expenses
$796,688
Net Income
-$4,564
Net Assets
$1,187,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
0.6%
Program Services $783,446
98.9%
Investment Income $3,625
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,924
12.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,254
4.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,255,327
Total Liabilities $67,695
Net Assets $1,187,632
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Schroeder (Executive Di) $100,924 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$755,439
Expenses
$774,161
Net Income
-$18,722
Net Assets
$1,192,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,000
3.3%
Program Services $727,070
96.2%
Investment Income $3,369
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,027
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,454
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,333,314
Total Liabilities $141,118
Net Assets $1,192,196
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Schroeder (Executive Di) $92,027 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (President) $0 $0 $0
Freddie Pekar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Al Bryant (Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$706,572
Expenses
$490,392
Net Income
$216,180
Net Assets
$1,210,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $703,029
99.5%
Investment Income $3,543
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,000
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,530
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,453,150
Total Liabilities $242,232
Net Assets $1,210,918
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David L Schroeder (Executive Direc) $83,000 $0 $0
David Copeland (President) $0 $0 $0
Marshall Francis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Wootton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Russell Machann (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Ansley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jeffery Gubbels (Member) $0 $0 $0
Judd Perry (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$706,403
Expenses
$522,387
Net Income
$184,016
Net Assets
$994,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $702,266
99.4%
Investment Income $4,137
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,000
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,013
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,388,339
Total Liabilities $393,601
Net Assets $994,738

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$637,901
Expenses
$486,119
Net Income
$151,782
Net Assets
$433,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $629,254
98.6%
Investment Income $8,647
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,859
24.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,094,259
Total Liabilities $660,949
Net Assets $433,310

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$642,907
Expenses
$522,126
Net Income
$120,781
Net Assets
$554,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $636,882
99.1%
Investment Income $6,025
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,706
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,726,189
Total Liabilities $1,172,098
Net Assets $554,091

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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