Davidson County Economic Development Commission
To promote industry in Davidson county
Davidson County Economic Development Commission at a glance
In short: Davidson County Economic Development Commission gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,500
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,500
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,500
- Total assets
- $591,471
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Davidson County Economic Development Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Conso ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Davidson County Economic Development Commission gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2025) to $60K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson Davie Apprenticeship Conso Mocksville, NC | Education | $23,500 |
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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 | $591,471 | $44,915 | $57,344 | $23,500 | 1 | $21,415 |
| 2024 | $603,900 | $20,841 | $222,691 | $25,000 | 1 | $10,841 |
| 2023 | $798,792 | $386,453 | $407,933 | — | — | $3,703 |
| 2022 | $820,272 | $374,386 | $409,951 | $60,000 | 1 | $640 |
| 2021 | $855,837 | $430,827 | $347,554 | — | — | $1,156 |
About Davidson County Economic Development Commission
Based on IRS filings
Davidson County Economic Development Commission is a public charity, based in Lexington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $591K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $21K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Davidson County Economic Development Commission is led by Todd Yates, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Yates
President
Board → Director, 2023
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Byrum
Director
Board → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry Potts
Director
Board → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry Ward
Director
Board → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Raleigh York
Director
Board → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Morris
Alternate Di
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason Hayes
Vice Chairman
Board → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Allen Todd
Alternate Di
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Casey Smith
Facilitator
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Fred McClure
Alternate Di
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Hunter Thrift
Alternate Di
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jackie Edwards
Alternate Di
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Burke
Alternate Di
Director → Alternate Di, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Craig Goodson (2021–2023) — Former President
- Former: Mark Swaim (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Ed Jordan (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Robin Team (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Steve Jackson (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Wayne Herrick (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Don Truell (2021) — Board
- Former: Newell Clark (2021) — Board
- Former: Wayne Wilkins (2021) — Board
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.
Frequently asked questions about Davidson County Economic Development Commission
How much does Davidson County Economic Development Commission give each year?
Davidson County Economic Development Commission gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Davidson County Economic Development Commission?
Davidson County Economic Development Commission reported $591K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45K.
Where does Davidson County Economic Development Commission operate?
Davidson County Economic Development Commission has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Davidson County Economic Development Commission's EIN?
Davidson County Economic Development Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1556790. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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