Blackford County Economic Development Corporation
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation is a public charity based in Hartford City, Indiana, formed in 1987 to promote economic development in Blackford County. It works to support business growth and the county’s economic development.
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Blackford County Economic Development Corporation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $609,430
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blackford County Economic Development Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 North High Street, Hartford City, IN 47348-2212
Phone: (765) 348-4994
Website: https://blackfordindiana.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blackford County Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Future Farmers of America - Blackford County High School ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated geographic focus is Blackford County, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $147K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Farmers of America - Blackford County High School Hartford City, IN | Junior Leader Project | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $609,430 | $207,750 | $164,841 | $10,000 | 1 | $17,750 |
| 2023 | $566,223 | $195,092 | $251,490 | $100,000 | 1 | $742 |
| 2022 | $622,321 | $207,413 | $155,537 | — | — | $813 |
| 2021 | $570,159 | $421,930 | $398,301 | — | — | $580 |
| 2020 | $546,974 | $414,819 | $415,337 | $146,500 | 18 | $1,047 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is to promote economic development in Blackford County, Indiana. Its reported activities include marketing industrial parks and helping new and existing employers address legal, environmental, economic recovery, and tax abatement issues.
The organization’s website describes local and municipal incentives that may support business projects, including tax abatement, tax increment financing, Economic Development Income Tax funds, land acquisition, and training funds. These are described as economic development tools, not as grants awarded by the corporation.
Grantmaking
The 2022, 2023, and 2024 filings each report a grant count of zero. The organization’s 2024 filing says it assisted local businesses with grant applications; it does not report grants given by the corporation. No typical grant size, grantee amounts, or application process for grants from the corporation is provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Warren C. Brown Jr. as Executive Director; Daniel Borgenheimer as Board President; Dan Eckstein as Board Vice-President; and Melanie Parker as Board Secretary Treasurer. Directors listed are Ryan Goodspeed, John Lancaster, Cole Lenz, Jimmy Lytle, Brad Neff, and Max Richardson.
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation is led by Warren C Brown Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren C Brown Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Daniel Borgenheimer
Board President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Yencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Lenz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Tabor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Weiseman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lancaster
Director
Board Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Goodspeed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Neff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Lytle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Richardson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Eckstein
Board Vice President
Director → Board Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Parker
Board Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cris Clevenger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dustin Heiser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Bantz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Weiseman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Hart-Paxson (2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Hart Paxson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Townsend (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Warren C Brown Jr (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Blackford County Economic Development Corporation
How much does Blackford County Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Blackford County Economic Development Corporation?
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation reported $609K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What does Blackford County Economic Development Corporation fund?
The organization states its mission is to promote economic development in Blackford County, Indiana. Its reported activities include marketing industrial parks and helping new and existing employers address legal, environmental, economic recovery, and tax abatement issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blackford County Economic Development Corporation?
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blackfordindiana.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Blackford County Economic Development Corporation make grants?
The organization’s stated geographic focus is Blackford County, Indiana.
What is Blackford County Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Blackford County Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1718387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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