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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, RECRUIT, GROW AND RETAIN TECHNOLOGY AND BIOSCIENCE BUSINESSES IN NORTHEAST KANSAS WITH THE ULTIMATE VISION TO BUILD A MORE MODERN, RESILIENT AND DIVERSE REGIONAL ECONOMY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.9M
Program Spending
92%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.4M
Total Expenses
▼$5.3M
Total Assets
$46.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$26.4M
Net Assets
$20.2M
Officer Compensation
→$268.1K
Other Salaries
$513.9K
Investment Income
$116.3K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
3
Clean Audits
0
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Material Weakness | Qualified | $4.7M | No | 2025-07-22 |
| 2022 | Material Weakness | Qualified | $6.4M | No | 2024-05-13 |
| 2021 | Material Weakness | Qualified | $3.1M | No | 2024-05-13 |
Financial Report
Qualified
Federal Expenditure
$4.7M
Financial Report
Qualified
Federal Expenditure
$6.4M
Financial Report
Qualified
Federal Expenditure
$3.1M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.9M | $1.4M | $5.3M | $46.5M | $20.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $6.6M | $3.8M | $5M | $45.1M | $20.5M |
| 2022 | $13.9M | $11.7M | $4.2M | $44.5M | $18.9M |
| 2021 | $4.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Adam Courtney | VP Finance | 40 | $294.2K | $0 | $24.4K | $318.6K |
| Michele Hammann | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Kwan | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Lowe | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Adam Courtney
VP Finance
$318.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$294.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.4K
Michele Hammann
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derek Kwan
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bonnie Lowe
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Owens | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Girod | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Willey | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Chinn | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Shiflett | Co- Founder | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Dever | Board Member |
Craig Owens
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Douglas Girod
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Willey
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.8M |
| $2.8M |
| $30.1M |
| $9.3M |
| 2020 | $2.5M | $651.2K | $2.9M | $20M | $7.3M |
| 2019 | $2.7M | $921.2K | $3.1M | $18.3M | $7.8M |
| 2018 | $2.6M | $871.2K | $3M | $18.6M | $8.2M |
| 2017 | $2.4M | $946.2K | $2.5M | $17.1M | $8.5M |
| 2016 | $2.4M | $1.2M | $2.3M | $15.1M | $8.6M |
| 2015 | $2.4M | $1.3M | $2.4M | $15.2M | $8.5M |
| 2014 | $2.6M | $1.7M | $2.1M | $15.4M | $8.6M |
| 2013 | $4.1M | $3.2M | $1.6M | $9.9M | $8M |
| 2012 | $1.8M | $1M | $1.6M | $6.7M | $5.5M |
| 2011 | $1.3M | $866.2K | $1.2M | $6.5M | $5.3M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Sarah Plinsky | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven W Stites | Ex. Vice Pre | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kate Chinn
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Shiflett
Co- Founder
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Dever
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sarah Plinsky
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steven W Stites
Ex. Vice Pre
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0