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.
Arcata Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Arcata Economic Development Corporation gave $2.3M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $758K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,275,380
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $758,460
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $437,898
- Total assets
- $19,010,277
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arcata Economic Development Corporation
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
Deadline not published
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Facility Improvement Loan Forgiveness
Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Hiring Bonus Program
Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arcata Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Center for Rural Policy ($1.6M). Together the top 3 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Center for Rural Policy Arcata, CA | Economic Resilience | $1,640,256 |
| North Coast Opportunities Ukiah, CA | Economic Resilience | $437,898 |
| True North Organizing Network Eureka, CA | Economic Resilience | $197,226 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,010,277 | $5,665,648 | $4,934,720 | $2,275,380 | 3 | $106,196 |
| 2024 | $14,465,626 | $5,324,974 | $4,520,789 | $2,207,089 | 3 | $103,833 |
| 2023 | $14,152,552 | $3,441,770 | $2,201,639 | $202,958 | 2 | $51,726 |
| 2022 | $14,061,743 | $2,196,456 | $842,949 | — | — | $1,715 |
| 2021 | $8,322,650 | $1,194,814 | $792,187 | $48,200 | 1 | $7,827 |
About Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Arcata Economic Development Corporation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arcata Economic Development Corporation is led by Ross Welch, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ross Welch
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$79K (2021) → $122K (2025)
Walt Geist
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fawn Scheer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Marquez
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Susmilich
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Supahan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Weir
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Flora
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aj Gonzales
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Depace
Secretary
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Oetker
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Proulx
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathy Montagne (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Jermyn (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Litchfield (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $122K, to Ross Welch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arcata Economic Development Corporation
How much does Arcata Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation gave $2.3M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 3 grants.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $437,898, and its average grant was $758,460, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arcata Economic Development Corporation give grants?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Arcata Economic Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Arcata Economic Development Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic Resilience" (3 grants).
How large is Arcata Economic Development Corporation?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Arcata Economic Development Corporation?
Arcata Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Eureka, CA. It holds $19.0M in total assets as of 2025.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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