Arcata Economic Development Corporation
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTH COAST REGION OF CALIFORNIA BY PROVIDING BUSINESS LENDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, AND MICROLOAN BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & TRAINING.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.0M
+31.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$758K
+3.1% YoY
About Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Arcata Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in EUREKA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $106K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,010,277 | $14,465,626 | $14,152,552 |
| Revenue | $5,665,648 | $5,324,974 | $3,441,770 |
| Expenses | $4,934,720 | $4,520,789 | $2,201,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $106,196 | $103,833 | $51,726 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Educational Loan Forgiveness
ARCATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness
ARCATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program
ARCATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include California Center for Rural Policy ($1,640,256), North Coast Opportunities ($437,898), True North Organizing Network ($197,226).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH COAST OPPORTUNITIES UKIAH, CA | ECONOMIC RESILIENCE | $437,898 |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR RURAL POLICY ARCATA, CA | ECONOMIC RESILIENCE | $1,640,256 |
| TRUE NORTH ORGANIZING NETWORK EUREKA, CA | ECONOMIC RESILIENCE | $197,226 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS WELCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,440 |
| WALT GEIST | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LARRY OETKER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PROULX | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JANET DEPACE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MANDY MARQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAWN SCHEER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRY SUPAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA SUSMILICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AJ GONZALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE FLORA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMBER WEIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcata Economic Development Corporation?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in EUREKA, CA. It holds $19.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Arcata Economic Development Corporation?
As of 2025, Arcata Economic Development Corporation holds $19.0M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $2.3M in 2025.
Where does Arcata Economic Development Corporation operate?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Arcata Economic Development Corporation award?
In 2025, Arcata Economic Development Corporation awarded 3 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $758K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2674882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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