Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, operating under the name Activation Capital, is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, 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. Activation Capital 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 06/2022, Activation Capital generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2017, Activation Capital has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $1,691,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VIRGINIA BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PARK (THE ACTIVATION COUNCIL), AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED COMMUNITY , WILL PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP AND VISION TO THE RICHMOND REGIONAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM WITH A WILLINGNESS TO INVENT, TAKE AND MANAGE RISKS, AND SHARE CREDIT FOR SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORT OF LIGHTHOUSE LABS REGIONAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM AND HOSTED THE SCOREBOARD BUSINESS MODEL COMPETITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Erin Powell Director / Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,828 |
Chandra Briggman CEO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Finn Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.17 | $0 |
John A Vithoulkas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Michael Rao Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Paul Nolde Treasurer | Officer | 0.17 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $273,518 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,603,476 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,876,994 |
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 | $1,876,994 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $315,500 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $465,929 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $131,262 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,546 |
Office expenses | $14,419 |
Information technology | $45,148 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,171 |
Travel | $164 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,879 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,403,898 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,245,485 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $387,157 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,230 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,634,872 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $314,828 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $314,828 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,320,044 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,634,872 |
Over the last fiscal year, Virginia Biotechnology Research Park has awarded $315,000 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
TRIBAJA LLC PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $35,000 |
ATHYTIC PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $20,000 |
COLE DESIGNS PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $20,000 |
HOTH INTELLIGENCE INC PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $20,000 |
ALTALITY INC PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $20,000 |
BLOOMRAIL PURPOSE: START-UP COMPANY | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Virginia Biotechnology Research Park has recieved totaling $63,240.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Grow Capital Jobs Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: PROVIDE RESEARCH | $53,240 |
The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Amt-The Association For Manufacturing Technology Mclean, VA | $46,538,427 | $7,983,774 |
Personal Care Products Council Washington, DC | $26,566,920 | $19,071,135 |
American Hotel & Lodging Association Directory Corporation Washington, DC | $39,158,961 | $23,973,024 |
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Nashville, TN | $15,667,602 | $21,623,147 |
Responsible Business Alliance Inc Alexandria, VA | $17,217,182 | $20,384,843 |
Asis International Inc Alexandria, VA | $27,323,586 | $13,144,142 |
National Institute For Automotive Service Exellence Leesburg, VA | $25,163,895 | $18,755,834 |
International Masonry Institute Bowie, MD | $25,662,049 | $19,254,775 |
Association For Financial Professionals Inc Bethesda, MD | $30,134,135 | $15,069,162 |
Portland Cement Association Alexandria, VA | $21,852,055 | $18,216,465 |
American College Of Radiology Association Reston, VA | $28,168,186 | $16,951,008 |
Plastics Industry Association Inc Washington, DC | $19,265,703 | $12,261,158 |