BLADES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

EIN: 510362437 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BLADES, DE

Total Revenue
$212,123
Total Expenses
$198,083
Total Assets
$1,066,862
Net Assets
$1,063,137
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
JAY ARMIGER
Phone
3027456649
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BLADES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $212K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $198K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY AND PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF BLADES

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,225
Program Service Revenue $163,818
Investment Income $5
Other Revenue $18,075
TOTAL REVENUE $212,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $400
Salaries & Benefits $43,359
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $163,992
Other Expenses $154,324
TOTAL EXPENSES $198,083

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $212,123 $190,730 +0.1%
Expenses $198,083 $178,708 +0.1%
Net Income $14,040 $12,022 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
3
$40,276
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ed Cranston Dockmaster 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$18,400 $0 $18,400
Dave Smith Assistant Dockmaster 20.00
Key Emp
$13,380 $0 $13,380
Dale Libby Groundskeeper 10.00
Key Emp
$8,496 $0 $8,496
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $212,123 $198,083 $1,066,862 $14,040
2024 $190,730 $178,708 $1,045,290 $12,022
2023 $171,104 $169,564 $1,026,549 $1,540
2022 $162,496 $295,220 $1,028,177 $-132,724
2021 $169,337 $434,548 $1,168,956 $-265,211
2020 $150,075 $403,251 $1,434,167 $-253,176
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