About East County Economic Development Council
Since 1984, East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) has been at the forefront of promoting economic development, spurring stimulation of investment in East County, and fostering partnership and cooperation among businesses and organizations throughout San Diego County.
Focus Areas
economic developmentsmall business supportentrepreneurshipworkforce developmentbusiness networkingmanufacturingbuyer-supplier connectionseducation-business-government collaboration
Funding Style
unrestricted supportgeneral operating supportflexible fundingcore operating expenses
About East County Economic Development Council
EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is based in EL CAJON, CA. It reported $3,105,862 in annual grants and $599,984 in total assets on its latest 990 filed for 2024. Its stated purpose is to promote economic development, stimulate investment in East County, and foster partnership and cooperation among businesses and organizations throughout San Diego County. Its listed focus areas include economic development, small business support, workforce development, research and education, and community engagement. Recent grantmaking shows recurring general support to local organizations, with several of the largest grants going to ESCONDIDO SENIOR ENTERPRISES, which received $50,000, ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPME, which received $35,000, and CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESC, which received $35,000. Other named grantees in the recent grants list include VICTORIA TRAINING CENTER INC, LOVING YOU THROUGH IT, HEALTH AND HEALING FOUNDATION, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN D. The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile, which indicates a narrow grant-size range in the data provided.
What East County Economic Development Council Funds
Recent grantmaking spans economic development, small business support, workforce development, and community engagement. The grants also align with organizational sustainability and flexible operating support, as shown by the repeated use of general support. Notable grants include $50,000 to ESCONDIDO SENIOR ENTERPRISES for general support, $35,000 to ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPME for general support, and $35,000 to CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESC for general support. Additional recent grants include $25,000 to BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN D and $20,000 to COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, both described as general support.
How East County Economic Development Council Gives
EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL gives locally and its recent grant records are concentrated in California. The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles. Recent grants are largely listed as general support, which matches the foundation’s philosophy tags for unrestricted support, general operating support, flexible funding, and core operating expenses. The data shows repeated awards to some recipients, including ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPME, INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES, and HOPE THROUGH HOUSING FOUNDATION.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.1M
Total Assets
$719K
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
$990K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JAMES SLY
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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