The Innovation Project is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Innovation Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Innovation Project 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 06/2021, Innovation Project generated $523.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $661.5k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INNOVATION PROJECT (TIP) BRINGS TOGETHER FORWARD-THINKING NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS TO FIND AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INNOVATION PROJECT BRINGS TOGETHER FORWARD-THINKING NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS AND THEIR TEAMS TO FIND AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE. OUR PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS IN MOVING FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS TO LEARNING RECOVERY AND ACCELERATION AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF DISTRICT SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS TO BETTER SERVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. DURING THIS PROGRAM YEAR, WE CONTINUED CONNECTING MEMBER DISTRICTS, OPERATING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR SUPERINTENDENTS AND LEADERS OF INNOVATION IN OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS, AND LEADING AN INTERDISTRICT NETWORK FOCUSED ON TRANSFORMATION IN EARLY LEARNING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann Mccoll President Emeritus | Officer | 40 | $175,633 |
Joseph Ableidinger Acting CEO | Officer | 40 | $139,380 |
Dr Kim Morrison Board Chair - 5/7/21-12/31/21 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Anthony Jackson Board Chair - 1/1/21-5/6/21 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Marvin Connelly Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Valerie Bridges Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $54,247 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,080 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,327 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $304,974 |
Investment income | $3,374 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,023 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $523,652 |
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. | $338,853 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,826 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,370 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $255,124 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,833 |
Information technology | $14,014 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,920 |
Travel | $810 |
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 | $576 |
Insurance | $1,954 |
All other expenses | $538 |
Total functional expenses | $661,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,700 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $830,616 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $130,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,868 |
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 | $3,909 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,784 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,127,877 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,613 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $76,759 |
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 | $60,940 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $151,312 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $465,259 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $511,306 |
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 | $1,127,877 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Innovation Project has recieved totaling $510,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: TIP SOLUTION CREATORS ACTION NETWORK (TIP-SCAN) PROJECT | $80,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: TIP SOLUTION CREATORS ACTION NETWORK (TIP-SCAN) PROJECT | $80,000 |
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
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South Carolina Connections Academy Inc Columbia, SC | $14,632,201 | $47,709,935 |
Old Dominion Land Conservancy Inc Purcellville, VA | $5,990,691 | $40,101,797 |
South Carolina Learns Greenville, SC | $20,739,195 | $35,702,373 |
South Carolina Virtual Charter School West Columbia, SC | $14,646,057 | $37,851,009 |
Landmark Christian School Fairburn, GA | $28,586,929 | $25,037,540 |
Susan B Anthony List Inc Arlington, VA | $6,109,204 | $16,065,131 |
Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures Inc Atlanta, GA | $206,195,666 | $20,980,407 |
North Raleigh Christian Academy Raleigh, NC | $50,620,236 | $15,888,714 |
Seton Home Study School Front Royal, VA | $19,128,742 | $13,590,541 |
Instruction Partners Nashville, TN | $7,038,441 | $15,858,376 |