Columbia Economic Development Corp
COLUMBIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS THE LEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE AREA'S TAX BASE THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION, TO ASSIST BUSINESSES TO LOCATE AND EXPAND WITHIN THE COUNTY, AND TO PROMOTE COLUMBIA COUNTY AS A PREMIERE SPOT FOR BOTH BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND PERSONAL OPPORTUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$378K
+403.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+650.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-32.8% YoY
About Columbia Economic Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Columbia Economic Development Corp is a nonprofit organization, based in HUDSON, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $378K. Net investment income was $37K.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,416,497 | $4,825,253 | $4,476,822 |
| Revenue | $1,544,530 | $1,181,402 | $1,131,840 |
| Expenses | $1,511,410 | $1,165,398 | $1,149,573 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,980 | $40,300 | $5,795 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Columbia County Chamber of Commerce ($65,000), Columbia County ($26,800), Rebus 12534 ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $65,000 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $26,800 |
| REBUS 12534 HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $25,000 |
| SUPREME SOFTSERVE HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $19,500 |
| BURNSYS MULTIMEDIA SERVICES GERMANTOWN, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $22,500 |
| DEPEW HOSPITALITY HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $23,200 |
| NEW YORK SPEED SHOP CHATHAM, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $18,477 |
| QUITTNER GERMANTOWN, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $17,000 |
| FOXY & WINSTON LLC HILLSDALE, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $16,000 |
| HUDSON FERRY CO LLC HUDSON, NY | THE LOAN PROGRAM OFERS LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES OFTEN AT A DISCOUNTED INTEREST RATE, TO ATTRACT BUSINESS TO THE COUNTY AS WELL AS EXPAND BUSINESS GROWTH FROM EXISTING BUSINESSES ALREADY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CALVIN | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| TARAH GAY | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL MOLINSKI | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| BRYAN MAHONEY | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUSTIN GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CARLEE RADER DRUMMER | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| DEREK GROUT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTINE HINZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| AMANDA KARCH | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| KENNETH LEGGETT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RYAN SKODA | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| RACHEL LEVINE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTIAN LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD NESBITT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RACHEL PUCKETT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SEAN SAWYER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CARMINE PIERRO | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| RUTH ADAMS | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID FINGAR | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SARAH STERLING | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER NARDONE | FORMER EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| RICK SCALERA | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| F MICHAEL TUCKER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 30 | $155,833 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Columbia Economic Development Corp?
As of 2024, Columbia Economic Development Corp holds $5.4M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $378K in 2024.
Where does Columbia Economic Development Corp operate?
Columbia Economic Development Corp has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Columbia Economic Development Corp award?
In 2024, Columbia Economic Development Corp awarded 15 grants totaling $378K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Columbia Economic Development Corp's EIN?
Columbia Economic Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1755710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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