Watertown Local Development
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH THE GOAL OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND PROSPERITY IN THE CITY OF WATERTOWN. MOREOVER, THE ORGANIZATION USES FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO LEVERAGE OTHER INVESTMENTS, WITH THE GOAL OF JOB CREATION, RETENTION AND ELIMINATION OF BLIGHT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+5.5% YoY
Revenue
$748K
-1.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$171K
+53.7% YoY
Expenses
$347K
-67.3% YoY
About Watertown Local Development
Based on IRS filings
Watertown Local Development is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WATERTOWN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $171K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,247,172 | $9,714,987 | $9,579,121 |
| Revenue | $747,698 | $759,545 | $388,647 |
| Expenses | $347,124 | $1,060,489 | $544,652 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $171,345 | $111,499 | $85,489 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH COMPO PIERCE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PIERCE | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARSHALL WEIR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA GRIMSHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN HUNT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LUMBIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLEE MCGRATH | CEO | 40 | $71,907 |
| JOY NUFFER | CFO | 40 | $36,123 |
| DON RUTHERFORD | CEO (FORMER) | 40 | $62,273 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown Local Development?
Watertown Local Development is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WATERTOWN, NY. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Watertown Local Development?
As of 2024, Watertown Local Development holds $10.2M in total assets with $748K in annual revenue.
Where does Watertown Local Development operate?
Watertown Local Development has awarded grants in New York.
What is Watertown Local Development's EIN?
Watertown Local Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1199439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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