The Alliance for Economic Development
The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City is a civic and social welfare organization established in 2011 to coordinate economic development efforts in Oklahoma City. Operating as a 501(c)(4) organization, The Alliance works to make Oklahoma City more attractive to companies and developers by coordinating land, incentives, and economic tools. The organization collaborates with local government, companies, and public and private entities to streamline processes and establish more effective coordination, planning, and decision-making for development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.5M
-38.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
+37.1% YoY
Grant Count
209
+93.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-29.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance fosters economic development through strategic collaborations, manages urban renewal initiatives, and provides professional advisory services. The organization supports organizations of all sizes with development needs, economic tools, and resources, with particular emphasis on encouraging businesses to settle and expand in Oklahoma City.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Technical assistance programs
- Facade improvement grants
- Pandemic mitigation support
- Business district capacity building
- Workforce development and job training
- Small business accelerator training
- Supplier services for minority-owned firms
Grantmaking
The Alliance manages several grant programs, primarily through contracts with the City of Oklahoma City. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), The Alliance administers the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds business support program.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Alliance's work is concentrated in Oklahoma City and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,502,468
- Total Revenue: $3,561,551
- Total Expenses: $9,545,290
- Total Giving: $6,843,098
- Staff: 16 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,502,468 | $15,486,207 | $9,043,375 |
| Revenue | $3,561,551 | $14,065,207 | $10,951,032 |
| Expenses | $9,545,290 | $7,622,375 | $2,739,918 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $495,496 | $1,512 | $265 |
| 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
156 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Alliance for Economic Development
Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program
THE ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amount
Up to $15,000 (Kiva micro-loan match)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
OKC Rescue Program
THE ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amount
Up to $15,000 (technical assistance); varying amounts for facility improvements
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Executives:
- Kenton Tsoodle, President
- Micah Snyder, Director
- Cassi Poor, Vice President
- Christy Jameson, Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J LARRY NICHOLS | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RONALD J NORICK | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CLAYTON I BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DEBRA V HAMPTON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CRAIG FREEMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| TONY J TYLER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL BROOKS-JIMINEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JAMES R TOLBERT III | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA PECK | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ROY H WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RHONDA HOOPER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| GERI HARLAN | CFO | 40 | $200,863 |
| KENTON TSOODLE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $282,278 |
| J KEITH KUHLMAN | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJEC | 40 | $125,930 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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