New Season Community Development Corporation

Overview

New Season Community Development Corporation is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the downtown areas of small towns in rural northwestern Yolo County, California. It focuses on acquiring properties, rehabilitating them, and attracting new commercial tenants to enhance both the local economy and create job opportunities for community residents.

Missions and Objectives

The primary mission of New Season Community Development Corporation is to revitalize local communities through strategic property redevelopment. This includes purchasing neglected properties, renovating them, and finding new tenants who can contribute to economic growth. Additionally, the organization engages in projects that aim to beautify local areas and support broader economic development initiatives.

Projects

New Season Community Development Corporation has been involved in several projects aimed at enhancing the physical and economic landscape of Yolo County. Some of its current projects include:

• Development of the Yolo Food Hub Network in Esparto, which aims to integrate local food systems for better community access.
• Cleanup of the Wyatt Property, located at the corner of Yolo Avenue and Woodland Avenue.
• Restoration of the Bank Building and the Fullerton Building on Yolo Avenue, both contributing to downtown revitalization efforts.
• Development of the Giminez vacant lot, focusing on repurposing underutilized spaces.
• Beautification of Esparto core, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the community.

In the past, New Season CDC has completed various projects such as multiple art initiatives throughout the town, painting the Adams Building, replacing the Post Office floor thanks to a significant local donation, rehabilitating the Lindberg Building (now home to Pacific ACE Hardware), and supporting the rehabilitation of the Train Station. The organization also operated the "Junk, Funk & Finery Thrift Store," which contributed to community vitality.

Financial Overview

New Season Community Development Corporation is classified under the category of Community Improvement and Neighborhood Development. As of its latest available financial data, the organization's revenue was approximately $273,000, with expenses of about $116,000, and total assets valued at $2.83 million, along with total liabilities of $167,000[3].

Tax Deductibility

Donations to New Season Community Development Corporation are tax-deductible, reflecting its status as a recognized nonprofit entity.

Collaboration and Funding

New Season CDC has collaborated with various partners in its projects, including local organizations and government entities. Notably, it was involved in the purchase of the Historic Oakdale Ranch with funding support from the Yolo County Board of Supervisors using American Rescue Plan funds[1]. This collaboration highlights the organization's ability to secure funding through public grants to further its community development goals.