Entrepreneur Development Center Southwest Tennessee Inc

Organization Overview

Entrepreneur Development Center Southwest Tennessee Inc, operating under the name Theco, is located in Jackson, TN. The organization was established in 2012. 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 06/2024, Theco employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Theco 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 06/2024, Theco generated $799.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $652.9k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT CENTER ASSISTS ASPIRING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, MENTORING, TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR QUEST TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN DO MORE THAN JUST CREATE JOBS; IT CAN CREATE NEW WAYS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES THAT RESIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE CRITICAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE, BUILD AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. THESE CRITICAL RESOURCES ARE EXPERIENCED MENTORS, CAPITAL, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. RELATED PROGRAMS TO THIS MISSION INCLUDE A CODING ACADEMY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; FUNDING FOR MEDICAL DEVICE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL PHYSCIANS; AND A LOCAL LIFE STYLE MAGAZINE FOCUSED TOWARD COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND BUSINESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT CENTER ASSISTS ASPIRING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, MENTORING, TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR QUEST TO BECOME ENTREPRENEURS. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN DO MORE THAN JUST CREATE JOBS; IT CAN CREATE NEW WAYS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES THAT RESIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE CRITICAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE, BUILD AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. THESE CRITICAL RESOURCES ARE EXPERIENCED MENTORS, CAPITAL, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.


COSTARTERS PROGRAM TO TRAIN DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURS, OUR JACKSON HOME MAGAZINE, VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND A MOBILE DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING VEHICLE.


DRIVING INNOVATION - MOBILE LABS PROVIDING BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING


PROVIDE CODING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INCLUDING EXPLORATION OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA AS A CAREER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Garner
CEO
$95,000
Ben Harris
COO
$25,070
Austin Thompson
Director
$6,000
Kevin Adelsberger
Director
$0
William Donnell
Cto
$0
Stephen Eldridge
Treasurer/se
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$80,931
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $335,317
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$324,342
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$740,590
Total Program Service Revenue$55,854
Investment income $2,698
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 $799,360

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