2025-06-23T10:38:13-07:00 2023-12-31 465755171 Swinehart CPA PC 515 Gusdorf Road Ste 3 Taos NM 87571 990 2023-01-01 850355163 Taos County Economic Development Corp TAOS 5757588731 PO Box 1389 Taos NM 87571 Pascualito Maestas Chairman 2025-06-23 true true Charlotte M Jeantete CPA P01516266 5757584111 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PO Box 1389 Taos NM 87571 413358 false X www.tcedc.org X 1987 NM The organization was formed in 1987. Its mission is "supporting land, food, water, and the cultures" of the people of northern New Mexico through the design and implementation of community and economic development programs and projects. 5 5 11 0 299806 377569 9674 35787 1 2 0 309481 413358 0 0 119483 128539 0 0 227774 301825 347257 430364 -37776 -17006 699873 674306 55993 47432 643880 626874 The organization was formed in 1987. Its mission is "supporting land, food, water, and the cultures" of the people of northern New Mexico through the design and implementation of community and economic development programs and projects. false false 313597 TCEDC Operations/Programs:The companys most recent statistics show that it has assisted around 285 clients and created or retained 18 jobs. The programs provide technical and marketing assistance, specialty training, and guidance in the preparation of business plans. Training to other organizations and nonprofits working on grassroots community development and food system development locally, regionally, and nationally. Garden and Greenhouse-TCEDC offers training to youth in the area of sustainable agricultural and environmental food production. Outreach, information, and referral staff assist clients via phone conversations. At least 30 calls daily, 600 calls per month. Additionally, on site one-on-one assistance was provided to about 10 clients per month. Business Park/Taos Food Center:This cooperative facility houses 1 business and/or organizations including 1 Native American service company and Taos County Economic Development Corporation offices and a community classroom. These businesses provide employment, education and skill training for many local area residents. Training is provided at no cost for food processing businesses to develop marketing programs for specialty food. Job site training was provided as well as basic business skills to small business entrepreneurs. Education and training was provided pursuant to the Food and Modernization Act to assist 45 food businesses with compliance and implementation. The food center is a 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen which provides food processing facilities and support to local food processors. Each processor employs from 1-3 people totaling over 10 during 2023. Larger processors and food caterers have graduated from the food center to their own location and continue to provide employment. The Business Park is also a venue for multiple forums and workshops hosting many community members. The organization offers specialized education and training to food entrepreneurs through its Food Sector Opportunity Program (FSOP). Additional courses such as Nx level Tilling the soil of opportunity; and other community driven workshops are offered on an ongoing basis there were over 100 participants who attended these workshops in 2023. The food center offers nutrition and food preparation courses to the community providing training to over 45 participants in 2023.Mobile Livestock Slaughter Unit (MLSU):Matanza unit and training program is a tool to assist limited resource ranchers with creating new employment and business opportunities as well as access to new markets. In 2015, the program was interrupted due to lack of funding. 313597 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 11 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false true true false NM X X X Taos County Economic Dev Co 5757588731 1021 Salazar Rd Taos NM 87571 X Darlene Vigil Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Trinidad Arguello PhD Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Pascualito Maestas President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tiana Suazo Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Juan Amado Valdez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 199366 178203 377569 Kitchen Program Revenue 812900 35787 35787 35787 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 413358 35787 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 112712 84534 28178 0 0 15827 11870 3957 0 14888 14888 5718 5718 0 0 0 0 594 297 297 14295 7154 7141 0 0 44987 31491 13496 11368 11368 0 0 0 0 49896 33430 16466 11014 11014 Contractors 95879 95879 Repairs & Maintenance 20418 13680 6738 Supplies & Materials 8512 8512 Meals & Entertainment 5850 5850 18406 4368 14038 430364 313597 116767 0 12021 30776 0 0 5000 5000 0 0 0 0 0 2299677 1661147 682852 638530 0 0 0 0 0 699873 674306 55993 47432 55993 47432 X 643880 626874 643880 626874 699873 674306 -17006 X false false false X 266593 198375 142398 299806 377569 1284741 0 0 266593 198375 142398 299806 377569 1284741 0 1284741 0 0 0 1284741 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 126830 126830 1289348 905600 383748 124588 103015 21573 753337 652134 101203 5574 398 5176 638530 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization utilizes an executive committees to approve major documents and contracts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing form 990, the board of directors review the return to determine if corrections are needed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organizations conflict of interest policy is monitored annually for key employees during the annual review process. The executive directors are monitored by the board of directors through inquiries at the annual board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The process for determining compensation of the executive directors is based on approval by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The process for determining compensation of key employees begins with the employees annual review by the executive directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The organizations Federal Form 990 is available to the public on Guidestar, a website for nonprofit organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.