Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative Incorporated, operating under the name Initiative Inc, is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Initiative Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Initiative Inc generated $660.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $482.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS BY SPONSORING AND PARTICIPATING IN BUSINESS TRAINING, EDUCATION, SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AND ONGOING SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JOB TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS: THE MICROENTERPRISE LOAN PROGRAM CREATED AND/OR RETAINED 20 FULL AND PART TIME JOBS AND RETAINED OVER 135 PT/FT JOBS WITH OUR LOAN PORTFOLIO OF CLIENT AS A DIRECT RESULT OF LENDING ACTIVITIES. GCMI ALSO PROVIDED 158 CLIENTS WITH CLASSROOM AND/OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, 94 COMPLETED OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING ACADEMY (ETA). GCMI ALSO PROVIDED PANDEMIC RELATED RELIEF GRANTS TO 126 MINORITY BUSINESSES OF COLOR IN 2022
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Willie Hill III Executive Director | Trustee | 50 | $86,527 |
Lebruan Colvin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christopher Calvert Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carmen Gaines Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christine Hawkins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bro Abdine Lewis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $150,109 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $238,123 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $388,232 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $265,113 |
Investment income | $6,857 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $660,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,527 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,423 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,053 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,816 |
Other employee benefits | $17,538 |
Payroll taxes | $13,137 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,371 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $116,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,450 |
Office expenses | $43,347 |
Information technology | $25,806 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,519 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,200 |
Insurance | $3,511 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $482,861 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $835,901 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $65,276 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $175,497 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,220 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $215 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,078,109 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,515 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $44,130 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $128,645 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $807,587 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,877 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,078,109 |