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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2551403

OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · OZARK, AL 36360

Financials

$354K$307K2022$324K$336K2023$384K$431K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$383,561$431,305-$47,744$451,418$1,873$449,545
September 30, 2024990$323,809$335,780-$11,971$504,176$6,887$497,289
September 30, 2023990$354,470$307,257$47,213$512,724$3,464$509,260
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$372,091
of which government grants
$24,841
Membership dues
$347,250
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,470
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$155,440
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$203,869
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,180
Occupancy
$973
Travel
$14,166
Depreciation
$7,123
Program services (functional)
$310,580
Management and general (functional)
$88,788
Fundraising (functional)
$31,937

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$504,176
Total assets, end of year
$451,418
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,873
Net assets, end of year
$449,545
Land, buildings and equipment
$111,432
Net assets without donor restrictions
$449,545
Gross receipts
$383,561
Employees
3
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOLLE SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$92,105
DENISE ELLISASSISTANT DI
Trustee or director
20$42,007
MARK BLANKENSHIPBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DEREK DICKENSBOARD CHAIRM
Officer
–$0
CHARLES D HARPERSECRETARY/TR
Officer
–$0
JEFF HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
VERNON JOHNSONVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
–$0
SAMMY JUDAHBOARD MEMEBE
Officer
–$0
STEVE MCKINNONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
ADRIENNE SLAVINSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JAYME STAYTONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOLLE SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$91,049
DENISE ELLISASSISTANT DI
Trustee or director
20$34,200
MARK BLANKENSHIPBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DEREK DICKENSBOARD CHAIRM
Officer
–$0
CHARLES D HARPERSECRETARY/TR
Officer
–$0
JEFF HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
VERNON JOHNSONVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
–$0
SAMMY JUDAHBOARD MEMEBE
Officer
–$0
STEVE MCKINNONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KEVIN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JAYME STAYTONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOLLE SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$78,354
DENISE ELLISASSISTANT DI
Trustee or director
20$31,076
MARK BLANKENSHIPBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
DEREK DICKENSBOARD CHAIRM
Officer
–$0
CHARLES D HARPERSECRETARY/TR
Officer
–$0
JEFF HODGESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
VERNON JOHNSONVICE CHAIRMA
Officer
–$0
SAMMY JUDAHBOARD MEMEBE
Officer
–$0
STEVE MCKINNONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KEVIN SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3247 S US HIGHWAY 231, OZARK, AL 36360-0856
In care of
% JOHN H FERGUSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HOLLE SMITH, 3247 SOUTH US HWY 231, OZARK, AL 36360
Signed the 990
HOLLE SMITH, DIRECTOR
Phone
(334) 443-2000
Return prepared by
BEVIS EBERHART BROWNING WALKER & STEWART

Mission

THE OZARK DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S OVERALL PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND GROW NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE AREA. THE CORPORATION'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPANDING THE CURRENT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY BY DEVELOPING A RESOURCEFUL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, PROMOTING THE UNIFICATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT EFFORTS WITHIN DALE COUNTY, GROWING EXISTING RESOURCES AND HELPING TO DEVELOP A RESOURCEFUL WORKFORCE WITHIN DALE COUNTY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE OZARK DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT BOARD HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN BRINGING SEVERAL NEW BUSINESSES TO THE AREA. NEW BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE BOARD AND ITS EMPLOYEES BY PROMOTING THE CITY OF OZARK AND DALE COUNTY.
    Expenses $61,406
  • MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES REALATED TO THE RUNNING OF THE OZARK DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD OFFICE.
    Expenses $249,174

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2551403
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$451,418
Income (IRS master file)
$383,561

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$383,561$431,305$451,418XML
990September 2024$323,809$335,780$504,176XML
990September 2023$354,470$307,257$512,724XML
990September 2022$330,277$381,896$464,307IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 45-2551403).

Questions about OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 45-2551403.
Is OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2014.
Are donations to OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HOLLE SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,105 (HOLLE SMITH, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OZARK-DALE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $383,561, expenses of $431,305 and total assets of $451,418 at year end.

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