Alexandria Economic Development
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) is a 501(c)(6) public-private partnership headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1992, the organization serves to promote Alexandria as a premier location for businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and cutting-edge institutions of science and learning. AEDP operates through proactive business attraction and retention, marketing and promotion, and by facilitating real estate development deals that create environments to support commerce.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-23.4% YoY
Revenue
$3.9M
-6.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$56K
+128.6% YoY
Expenses
$4.5M
+37.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AEDP's mission centers on economic development and community prosperity. The organization works to increase employment opportunities, strengthen the local economy to benefit all Alexandrians, and generate new tax revenues to enhance quality of life. The partnership focuses on:
- Business location and expansion services
- Site analysis and selection
- Workforce pipeline development
- Tax incentives and financing programs
- Real estate development facilitation
- Support for existing businesses and entrepreneurs
Grantmaking
AEDP has awarded funding to support local business associations and community organizations. In recent activity, AEDP awarded $535,000 in funding to eight Alexandria business associations. The organization also provides grants and support to community organizations, including creative financing solutions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AEDP focuses exclusively on Alexandria, Virginia and the surrounding region. The organization leverages Alexandria's unique assets, including proximity to Washington, D.C., multiple metro stations, historical charm, and riverfront location.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Annual Revenue: $16.5 million
- Total Assets: $2.9 million
- Employees: 20 staff members
- Founded: 1992
- Tax-exempt Status: Since April 1993
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,911,136 | $3,799,500 | $2,082,614 |
| Revenue | $3,927,401 | $4,212,615 | $2,718,223 |
| Expenses | $4,547,536 | $3,303,209 | $2,532,863 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $56,091 | $24,532 | $6,290 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Alexandria Economic Development
ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program
Alexandria Economic Development
Amount
Up to $535,000 total distributed (amounts vary by organization)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ALX B2B Grant Program
Alexandria Economic Development
Amount
$10,000 - $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business)
Alexandria Economic Development
Amount
$10,000 - $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Christina Mindrup, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate
- Jessica Sarra, Vice President of Operations
- Robert Long, Assistant Director
- Scott Shaw, Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Shaw | Chair | 3 | — |
| Gabriela Clark | Director, Executive Committee | 3 | — |
| Nishita Henry | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexandra Nee | Director | 1 | — |
| John Taylor Chapman | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Webb | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Landrum | President & CEO | 40 | $271,852 |
| Elizabeth Bolton | Vice President, Strategic Communications | 40 | $131,539 |
| Gary Cooley | Business Development Manager | 40 | $133,201 |
| Harry Marshall | Director, Business Development | 40 | $156,747 |
| Kelly Martin | Business Development Manager | 40 | $133,201 |
| Christina Mindrup | Vice President, Real Estate | 40 | $170,817 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024-2025 Initiatives:**
**The Art League Relocation:** AEDP worked with the City and Industrial Development Authority to relocate and expand the Art League's classroom space, launching the Old Town North Arts District.
**Virginia Tech Innovation Campus:** The first building of Virginia Tech's graduate-level innovation campus dedicated to computer science and engineering continues development in Potomac Yard, with opening anticipated in 2025.
**Five Guys Headquarters Relocation:** The corporate headquarters of Five Guys relocated to Alexandria.
**Sports and Entertainment District:** AEDP participated in announcing a proposed sports and entertainment district in December 2023.
**Small Business Services Expansion:** AEDP Small Business launched new services, renewed programming, and expanded outreach to entrepreneurs throughout Alexandria.
AEDP Awards $535,000 in Funding to Eight Alexandria Business Associations**Startup Accelerator Program:** AEDP launched its first-ever startup accelerator program targeting artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense companies.
New startup accelerator program seeks to foster tech company growth in AlexandriaFrequently Asked Questions
What does Alexandria Economic Development fund?
AEDP's mission centers on economic development and community prosperity. The organization works to increase employment opportunities, strengthen the local economy to benefit all Alexandrians, and generate new tax revenues to enhance quality of life. The partnership focuses on: • Business location and expansion services • Site analysis and selection • Workforce pipeline development • Tax incentives and financing programs • Real estate development facilitation • Support for existing businesses an…
How do I apply for a grant from Alexandria Economic Development?
AEDP has awarded funding to support local business associations and community organizations. In recent activity, AEDP awarded $535,000 in funding to eight Alexandria business associations. The organization also provides grants and support to community organizations, including creative financing solutions. AEDP has launched a startup accelerator program targeting companies in artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense sectors.
Where does Alexandria Economic Development make grants?
AEDP focuses exclusively on Alexandria, Virginia and the surrounding region. The organization leverages Alexandria's unique assets, including proximity to Washington, D.C., multiple metro stations, historical charm, and riverfront location.
What is Alexandria Economic Development's EIN?
Alexandria Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1625093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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