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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7314061

KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

Tax-exempt · HOUGHTON, MI 49931

Financials

$236K$197K2023$522K$235K2024$518K$266K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$517,881$266,463$251,418$993,199$42,099$951,100
December 31, 2024990$522,303$234,564$287,739$699,145$0$699,145
December 31, 2023990$235,743$197,444$38,299$444,740$38,715$406,025
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$386,154
of which government grants
$5,547
Membership dues
$143,983
Program service revenue
$65,776
Investment income
$65,951
Net gain from sales of assets
$34,495
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10
Accounting fees
$450
Occupancy
$5,940
Travel
$7,319
Depreciation
$1,527
Program services (functional)
$145,960
Management and general (functional)
$120,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$699,145
Total assets, end of year
$993,199
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,099
Net assets, end of year
$951,100
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,883
Net assets without donor restrictions
$951,100
Gross receipts
$517,881
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN BACCUSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BRAD BARNETTMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN CODEREMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TIM GASPERICHMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MIKE HAUSWIRTHMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RYAN HEINONENMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MIKE LAMOTTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREW LAHTIKEDA CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVID PAANANENMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEFF RATCLIFFEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
IAN REPPMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID ROWEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DEBBIE STOUFFERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TOM TIKKANENMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MELANEE TIURAMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC WAARAMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DEAN WOODBECKMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JERRY WUORENMAAMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TESS AHLBORNMEMBER
Officer
–$0
MARY BABCOCKMEMBER
Officer
–$0
BRIAN BACCUSPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JIM BAKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
BRAD BARNETTMEMBER
Officer
–$0
KEVIN CODEREMEMBER
Officer
–$0
DAN CRANEMAJOR ACCOUN
Officer
–$0
TIM GASPERICHMEMBER
Officer
–$0
RYAN HEINONENMEMBER
Officer
–$0
AMY ISAACSONMEMBER
Officer
–$0
MATT KRAUSEMEMBER
Officer
–$0
ADAM LAHTIMEMBER
Officer
–$0
JEFF RATCLIFFEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
DAVID ROWEMEMBER
Officer
–$0
TOM TIKKANENMEMBER
Officer
–$0
DAVE VLAHOSMEMBER
Officer
–$0
JERRY WUORENMAAMEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TESS AHLBORNMEMBER
Officer
–$0
MARY BABCOCKMEMBER
Officer
–$0
BRIAN BACCUSPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JIM BAKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
BRAD BARNETTMEMBER
Officer
–$0
KEVIN CODEREMEMBER
Officer
–$0
DAN CRANEMAJOR ACCOUN
Officer
–$0
TIM GASPERICHMEMBER
Officer
–$0
RYAN HEINONENMEMBER
Officer
–$0
AMY ISAACSONMEMBER
Officer
–$0
MATT KRAUSEMEMBER
Officer
–$0
ADAM LAHTIMEMBER
Officer
–$0
JEFF RATCLIFFEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
DAVID ROWEMEMBER
Officer
–$0
TOM TIKKANENMEMBER
Officer
–$0
DAVE VLAHOSMEMBER
Officer
–$0
JERRY WUORENMAAMEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 724, HOUGHTON, MI 49931-0724
In care of
% JEFF RATCLIFFE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JEFF RATCLIFFE, PO BOX 724, HOUGHTON, MI 49931
Signed the 990
JEFF RATCLIFFE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(906) 482-6817
Return prepared by
RANDY MALUEG CPA PLLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO START, RETAIN, GROW AND ATTRACT COMPANIES THAT WILL INCREASE THE WEALTH OF THE REGION THROUGH A HOLISTIC AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGY THAT BUILDS ON THE ASSETS AND OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT IN THE REGION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOSTERING BUSINESS GROWTH INCLUDING OVER FOR SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH TO 1,000+ BUSINESSES. MADE AND PROCESSED 303 APPLICATIONS FOR MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANTS AND LOANS AND MICHIGAN RESTART GRANTS - 60% OF TIME/EXPENSES
    Expenses $139,654
  • REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES INCLUDING WORK WITH HOUGHTON COUNTY LANDBANK, STABILIZATION OF BUILDINGS IN CALUMET AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES
  • RETAINING AND ATTRACTING TALENT INCLUDING THE AWARD OF NINE 500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS PURSUING A SKILLED TRADE PROGRAM
    Expenses $6,306
  • OTHER INCLUDES INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCING CULTURAL AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISING, AND ADMINISTRATION

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7314061
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$993,199
Income (IRS master file)
$517,881

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$517,881$266,463$993,199XML
990December 2024$522,303$234,564$699,145IRS
990December 2023$235,743$197,444$444,740XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7314061).

Questions about KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE is 23-7314061.
Is KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEFF RATCLIFFE.
Who are the officers and directors of KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KEWEENAW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $517,881, expenses of $266,463 and total assets of $993,199 at year end.

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