Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
Beaver County Corporation, also known as Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development (CED), is a public charity based in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1983, it works to encourage job creation and private investment in Beaver County through site development, business financing, and special initiatives with community impact.
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development at a glance
In short: Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development gave $190K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,799
- +374.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +375.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,989
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,361,510
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Third Street 1, Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: (724) 728-8610
Website: https://beavercountyced.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ivory Elephant LLC ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CED’s stated mission and programs concern Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The BDI covers downtown districts in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bridgewater, Midland, Monaca, New Brighton, and Rochester. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 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 $40K (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Elephant LLC Beaver, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Black Dog Wood Fired Pizza Catering LLC Ambridge, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Beaver County Axe Throwing Rochester, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Hash a Smash LLC Beaver, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Buzzts Pizzeria LIL Johne Hall Rochester, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Ascreations LLC Monaca, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Hip Sisters LLC Industry, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Hoff Nuso LLC New Brighton, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Merchant Laundromat Imperial, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
| Blackbird Market Industry, PA | Business District Initiative Grants | $10,000 |
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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 | $32,361,510 | $2,954,049 | $1,095,623 | $189,799 | 19 | $2,803,954 |
| 2024 | $30,941,458 | $1,949,594 | $1,911,348 | $40,000 | 4 | $186,357 |
| 2023 | $31,351,175 | $750,100 | $848,502 | — | — | $47,911 |
| 2022 | $31,687,413 | $833,799 | $934,038 | — | — | $21,793 |
| 2021 | $31,859,873 | $3,136,339 | $2,553,065 | $1,765,000 | 71 | $81,789 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CED’s stated mission is to encourage job creation and private investment in Beaver County by helping develop sites and structures for value-added companies, operating or accessing financing programs for those companies, and undertaking special initiatives with significant community impact. Its program activities include development and operation of industrial parks and facilities, business financing, and the Business District Initiative (BDI).
The BDI mini-grants are intended to sustain and attract small-business investment in nine Beaver County downtown districts. Eligible business sectors listed by the program include retail, food and beverage, arts and entertainment, office, and services. Grants may support specified operating costs, tenant property improvements needed for business operation, and necessary equipment.
One 2025 recipient, Communicycle Beaver County Inc., describes its mission as using bikes to connect people and community organizations and help anyone who needs a bike obtain one free of charge.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CED reported 19 grants totaling $189,799. Grant amounts ranged from $9,799 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. All listed grants were for the Business District Initiative. The organization reported four grants totaling $40,000 in 2024 and no grants in 2023.
Among the 2025 recipients were Communicycle Beaver County Inc. ($10,000), Ivory Elephant LLC ($10,000), Black Dog Wood Fired Pizza Catering LLC ($10,000), Beaver County Axe Throwing ($10,000), Hash A Smash LLC ($10,000), and Whitted Media Services LLC ($10,000). The listed 2025 grants were all to Pennsylvania recipients.
The BDI mini-grant program offers up to $10,000 and requires a 50 percent match from the business. The program is expected to operate through September 2026. CED’s website says applicants should consult the program guidelines to determine eligibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carey McDougall as chair; Larry Nelson as vice chair; Carolyn Renninger as secretary; and Joe Bevevino as treasurer. Directors listed are Dr. Melvin Steals, Jack Manning, Daniel Camp III, Tony Amadio, David O’Leary, and Matthew Dawson.
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development is led by Lewis Villotti, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lewis Villotti
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $140K (2025)
Carey McDougall
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Camp III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David O'Leary
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Manning
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Dawson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Steals
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Amadio
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Demailo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lincheck
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Suhr
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Savoldi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Renninger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Bevevino
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Nelson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robert J. Pusateri (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Mark Peluso (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles N. O'Data (2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Heitman (2021) — Director
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 $140K, to Lewis Villotti (President).
Frequently asked questions about Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
How much does Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development give each year?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development gave $190K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's typical grant size?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,989, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development give grants?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Brighton, PA (4 grants), Rochester, PA (3 grants), Beaver, PA (2 grants) and Industry, PA (2 grants).
Does Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Business District Initiative Grants" (19 grants).
Who are Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's largest grantees?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's largest 2025 grantees include Ivory Elephant LLC ($10,000), Black Dog Wood Fired Pizza Catering LLC ($10,000) and Beaver County Axe Throwing ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development reported $32.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development fund?
CED’s stated mission is to encourage job creation and private investment in Beaver County by helping develop sites and structures for value-added companies, operating or accessing financing programs for those companies, and undertaking special initiatives with significant community impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check beavercountyced.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's EIN?
Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1450625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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