Central Oklahoma Economic Development District
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD) is a public charity based in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It is a regional council of government serving Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties. COEDD provides technical assistance to local governments and supports regional economic development, community services, and infrastructure projects.
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District at a glance
In short: Central Oklahoma Economic Development District gave $4.4M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Oklahoma. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,377,403
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,193
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $6,793,472
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Central Oklahoma Economic Development District
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 N Bell, Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: (405) 273-6410
Website: https://coedd.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Central Oklahoma Economic Development District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project HEART Inc ($928K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 258 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
COEDD identifies its service region as Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties in Oklahoma. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Central Oklahoma Economic Development District open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 51 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $59K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2020) to $6.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project HEART Inc Shawnee, OK | Senior nutrition/fitness | $928,257 |
| New Age Inc Holdenville, OK | Senior nutrition | $902,644 |
| City of Holdenville Holdenville, OK | Street Project | $100,000 |
| City of Prague Prague, OK | Street Project | $100,000 |
| City of Wewoka Wewoka, OK | Flow Study of Wastewater Plant | $100,000 |
| Lincoln County Dist #2 Chandler, OK | Road Project | $100,000 |
| Town of Kendrick Kendrick, OK | Water Tower/Fire Hydrant Repairs | $100,000 |
| Town of Boley Boley, OK | Street Project | $99,000 |
| City of Stroud Perkins, OK | Fire Equipment | $98,566 |
| Town of Paden Paden, OK | Street Project | $96,000 |
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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 | $6,793,472 | $5,906,012 | $5,836,346 | $4,377,403 | 59 | $29,643 |
| 2023 | $6,459,758 | $5,465,763 | $5,380,665 | $3,749,884 | 60 | $9,132 |
| 2022 | $5,863,107 | $4,724,858 | $4,700,306 | $6,691,498 | 52 | $3,562 |
| 2021 | $5,506,138 | $4,193,705 | $4,084,924 | $3,029,946 | 43 | $4,755 |
| 2020 | $5,444,300 | $3,802,291 | $3,858,162 | $2,793,806 | 44 | $6,897 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
COEDD’s stated mission is economic development in Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties. Its work includes supporting infrastructure improvements, job creation, and local economies through technical assistance to local governments. The district also administers programs involving senior nutrition, legal aid, rural fire protection, and regional transportation planning.
According to its 2023 filing, COEDD makes subgrants to nonprofits for senior nutrition programs and legal aid, and to government entities for economic development. Its website describes assistance with projects such as water and sewer infrastructure, industrial parks, roads, and community facilities. Among its grantees, Project HEART Inc. says its mission is to represent elderly people in five Oklahoma counties and sponsor nutrition and supporting-service programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, COEDD reported 59 grants totaling $4,377,403. Grant amounts ranged from $5,075 to $928,257, with a median of $45,000. The largest awards included $928,257 to Project HEART Inc. for senior nutrition and fitness and $902,644 to New Age Inc. for senior nutrition. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to the cities of Holdenville and Prague for street projects, the City of Wewoka for a wastewater-plant flow study, Lincoln County District #2 for a road project, and the Town of Kendrick for water-tower and fire-hydrant repairs.
COEDD’s filing says it requires financial reports as grant funds are spent and closeout reports when grants are completed, and that it conducts on-site reviews. Its website says staff provide grant-administration assistance and project oversight to support compliance with state and federal regulations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Wilbourn as second chair and Coal Dilday, John Massad, Will Fine, Bill Patterson, Bob Pearman, Melissa Milam, Randy Stubblefield, Kristy Lesley, and Mike Vaughn as members. COEDD’s website lists David Hinkle as executive director and Courtney Matanane as chief financial officer.
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District is led by Jim Greff, First Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 33 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Greff
First Chair
Member → Second Chair, 2023
Second Chair → First Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mosley
Chair
First Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Oor
Second Chair
Member → Second Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wilbourn
Second Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ernst
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Pearman
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Johnson
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Zeller
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Schuster
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Collard
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Stokes
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Kelly
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Massad
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Cottle
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Weckmueller
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Skidgel
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coal Dilday
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry McNeel
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sanders
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Jennings
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Lesley
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Vaughn
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Fine
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Kidwel
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Patterson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Roe
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rush
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Simpson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Milam
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Stubblefield
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Markum
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Stanfil
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Bill Hickson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kent Bradley (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Lisa Van Liew (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Bryant Baker (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: MELISSA McCULLY (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Mark Coleman (2023) — Member
- Former: Clifton Taylor (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Danny Wilson (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Dick Walton (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Janice Smith (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Lee Doolen (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tim Coffey (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Gary Phillips (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Jayne Hughes (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: First Chair Mark Mosley (2022) — First Chair
- Former: Jacob Foos (2022) — Member
- Former: Mike Vauch (2022) — Member
- Former: Second Chair James Melson (2022) — Second Chair
- Former: Secretary Randy Thomas (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Buck Day (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Dale Carter (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: James Harrod (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: James Melson (2020–2021) — Second Chair
- Former: Randy Thomas (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Saxon (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Tom Briggs (2021) — Member
- Former: Brad Sewell (2020) — Member
- Former: Carl Hensley (2020) — Member
- Former: Dustin Danker (2020) — Member
- Former: Elzie Smith (2020) — Member
- Former: Gary Gray (2020) — Member
- Former: John Kirby (2020) — Member
- Former: Mike Dockery (2020) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Central Oklahoma Economic Development District
How much does Central Oklahoma Economic Development District give each year?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District gave $4.4M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 60 grants.
What is Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's typical grant size?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $74,193, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Central Oklahoma Economic Development District that year got $42K on average.
Where does Central Oklahoma Economic Development District give grants?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wellston, OK (5 grants), Wewoka, OK (4 grants), Holdenville, OK (3 grants) and Okemah, OK (3 grants).
Does Central Oklahoma Economic Development District give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Street Project" (10 grants), "Fire Equipment" (5 grants) and "Road Project" (5 grants).
Who are Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's largest grantees?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's largest 2024 grantees include Project HEART Inc ($928,257), New Age Inc ($902,644) and City of Holdenville ($122,754 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Central Oklahoma Economic Development District?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Central Oklahoma Economic Development District fund?
COEDD’s stated mission is economic development in Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, and Seminole Counties. Its work includes supporting infrastructure improvements, job creation, and local economies through technical assistance to local governments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Central Oklahoma Economic Development District?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check coedd.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's EIN?
Central Oklahoma Economic Development District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0760453. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Central Oklahoma Economic Development District funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/central-oklahoma-economic-development-district-morg_906486712d454764ade60fb34e15582c
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