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Ohio economic development organizations

There are 607 economic development organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan economic development organizations employ 3,592 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of economic development organizations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
607
 
$1,466,461,394
Urban development organizations
 
299
 
$432,489,949
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
36
 
$86,080,147
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Economic development organizations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
114
 
$927,274,326
Cleveland, OH
 
95
 
$209,463,494
Cincinnati
 
86
 
$147,580,867
Toledo
 
38
 
$23,106,745
Dayton
 
35
 
$38,775,579
Akron
 
32
 
$22,654,511
Youngstown
 
26
 
$21,150,216
Canton
 
17
 
$12,085,552
Mansfield
 
11
 
$7,112,670
Lima
 
10
 
$2,055,074
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Job trends for Ohio economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
171
1-10
 
124
11-25
 
35
26-100
 
20
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
209
$250k to $1M
 
111
$1M to $5M
 
78
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of economic development organizations in Ohio

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Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cincinnati's CVB markets the region to attract conventions and visitors, aiming to boost the local economy.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
23
EIN
31-0505238
IRS type
501(c)(6)

University Circle (UCI)

University Circle Inc (UCI) is the development, service, and advocacy organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
98
EIN
34-0823464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio Community Development Finance Fund

Ohio finance organization supporting low-income communities and businesses with grants, credit, and lending programs to improve quality of life.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
19
EIN
31-1229532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Economic and Community Development Institute's mission is to provide a catalyst for job creation in a non-conventional format.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$74.4m
Employees
89
EIN
31-1145544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF)

The mission of Cincinnati Development Fund is to drive community revitalization by providing capital access and technical assistance.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$69.0m
Employees
17
EIN
31-1256064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Partners

Valley Partners empowers entrepreneurs through loan programs to promote economic development, business growth, and job creation in Youngstown, OH.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
11
EIN
34-1264163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC)

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) is a private, non-profit development corporation with a mission to lead city-changing projects in the heart of Ohio's capital city. CDDC was created in 2002 to implement the Downtown Strategic Plan.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$124.8m
Employees
17
EIN
76-0704655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC)

3CDC is a private, non-profit real-estate development and finance organization focused on strategically revitalizing Cincinnati's downtown urban core in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati corporate community.
Revenue
$46.9m
Assets
$437.9m
Employees
348
EIN
20-0446324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast Ohio

Fund for Our Economic Future fosters equitable economic growth through systemic change and grants for job creation, preparation, and access.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
8
EIN
27-0606927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Village Corporation

Non-profit real estate developer based in Cleveland, partnering with local communities and investors to revitalize underserved neighborhoods.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
0
EIN
34-1653986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downtown Cleveland Alliance

Downtown Cleveland Alliance: Non-profit building a dynamic downtown, hosting Winterfest, and operating a Downtown Ambassador program for a safer environment.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
25
EIN
34-1775903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Greater Cleveland

Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Greater Cleveland is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit Ohio corporation legally separate from any other entity. The Board is appointed by elected officials of The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Revenue
$32.2m
Assets
$383.2m
Employees
13
EIN
34-1650917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Team NEO Foundation

Team NEO Foundation collaborates with partners to enhance Northeast Ohio's economy by attracting new businesses and accelerating innovation, located in Cleveland.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
45
EIN
34-1885407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Magnet / Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Inc

To help manufacturers grow and compete in northeast Ohio, especially the 98% of startup to medium-sized manufacturers that drive our economy.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$20.6m
Employees
85
EIN
34-1455043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Daytonmontgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Marketing Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio as a desirable destination for visitor travel, conventions, meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
39
EIN
31-1408432
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Rural Action

Rural Action fosters a just economy in Appalachian Ohio by enhancing communities, supporting entrepreneurs, restoring environments, and cultivating local leaders sustainably.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
76
EIN
31-1124220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams Brown Community Action Partnership (ABCAP)

To work towards the elimination of poverty, to help people and families achieve self-sufficiency, and to meet the needs of the community.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
449
EIN
31-0710683
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Erie Shores and Islands

Lake Erie travel and tourism promotion based in Port Clinton, OH, focused on growing the region's tourism economy.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
28
EIN
83-2141410
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Findlay-Hancock County Alliance

The Alliance is a unique combination of the best practices and focused efforts of some of our community's greatest resources. The Alliance is the centerpiece for private-public cooperation, a value that sets our community apart from all others.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
13
EIN
34-4232400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Akron / Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB)

To provide a first-class, affordable facility to greater-Akron, regional and national clients for the purpose of business education and entertainment, which will in turn create jobs, encourage new business, promote tourism, increase the area's visibility.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
111
EIN
34-1131390
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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