Innovation Catalyst Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Innovation Catalyst 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 12/2020, Innovation Catalyst Inc generated $173.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.6k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF THE LOUISIANA TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMY BY (CONT'D ON SCH. O) IDENTIFYING, EDUCATING AND CONNECTING ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CATALYST FUND: A NON-PROFIT EVERGREEN SEED FUND SLATED TO MAKE 3-4 INVESTMENTS PER YEAR IN EARLY-STAGE HIGH-IMPACT LOUISIANA STARTUPS.
WOMEN & MINORITY SUPPORT: CULTIVATE HIGH POTENTIAL WOMEN AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS, INCREASING THEIR AWARENESS AND ACCESS OF PROGRAMS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
THE CATALYST FUND: A NON-PROFIT EVERGREEN SEED FUND SLATED TO MAKE 3-4 INVESTMENTS PER YEAR IN EARLY-STAGE HIGH-IMPACT LOUISIANA STARTUPS.
WOMEN & MINORITY SUPPORT: CULTIVATE HIGH POTENTIAL WOMEN AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS, INCREASING THEIR AWARENESS AND ACCESS OF PROGRAMS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Ellison CEO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $89,787 |
Veneeth Iyengar Board Chairman | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Cargile Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Preston Castille Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Moles Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Paige Carter 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $173,034 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $173,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $173,034 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $89,787 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,757 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,678 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,621 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,063 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $643 |
Information technology | $1,664 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $30 |
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 | $236 |
Insurance | $10,803 |
All other expenses | $10 |
Total functional expenses | $148,615 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $179,039 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,375 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $583 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $3,040,670 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,234,667 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,249 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $20,852 |
Other liabilities | $249,515 |
Total liabilities | $280,616 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,954,051 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,234,667 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Innovation Catalyst Inc has recieved totaling $1,037,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Research Park Corporation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: TO CULTIVATE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIROMENT IN LOUISIANA'S NINE-PARISH CAPITAL REGION. | $1,037,000 |
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