Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc

Organization Overview

Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 2000. 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. Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 7 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 2018, Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc has awarded 171 individual grants totaling $4,828,426. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GO TOPEKA SERVES AS THE COMMUNITY LEADER TO CREATE COUNTY-WIDE ECONOMIC SUCCESS FOR ALL COMPANIES AND CITIZENS THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AGGRESSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY THAT CAPITALIZES ON THE UNIQUE STRENGTHS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GO TOPEKA PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHICH IS VITAL TO THE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY. GO TOPEKA CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY AND VIBRANCY THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS CURRENT AND FUTURE CITIZENS OF TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ATTRACTING COMPANIES, PROVIDING EXISTING COMPANIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, AND CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH.


GO TOPEKA UNDERSTANDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A QUALITY WORKFORCE, FOCUS MUST BE PLACED NOT ONLY ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, BUT ON TALENT ATTRACTION, EMPLOYEE RETENTION, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. TALENT INITIATIVES FOCUS ON GROWING, RETAINING AND ATTRACTING TALENT AND EDUCATING OUR CURRENT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE A COMPETITIVE FUTURE WORKFORCE FOR TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY. WE DEVELOP AND GROW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, AND SCHOOLS, FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS; ENSURING THAT EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDERS ARE WELL-ALIGNED AND HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PREPARE THE COMMUNITY'S RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS.


ASSISTING START-UPS OR GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH A PRIORITY TOWARD THE MINORITY-OWNED, WOMEN-OWNED AND/OR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME ENTREPRENEUR. THIS ALSO INCLUDES CULTIVATING AND GROWING POTENTIAL PRIMARY EMPLOYERS. INDUSTRY FOCUS IS PLACED ON BIOSCIENCES (ANIMAL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY) AND BUILDING AN ECOSYTEM THAT SUPPORTS STARTUPS, CORPORATE PARTNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE GOAL TO ATTRACT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND TALENT TO CREATE JOBS AND INCREASE WAGES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Anderson
Treasurer
$0
Marsha Pope
Secretary
$0
Robert Kenagy
Chair
$0
Dan Foltz
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Katrin Bridges
SVP Of Innovation
$0
Molly Howey
President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Htk Architects
Facility Design
$171,600
Barlett & West Inc
Engineering
$154,265
Opportunity Funding Llc
Resource Development Consulting
$117,800
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$309,640
Government grants $4,871,923
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,183,563
Total Program Service Revenue$179,767
Investment income $32,822
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 $5,398,082

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc has awarded $695,000 in support to 53 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WASHBURN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$100,000

ADVISORS EXCEL LLC

PURPOSE: CHOOSE TOPEKA EMPLOYER MATCH

$32,500

WELLER'S BAR & GRILL

PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT

$30,000

AJ'S NY PIZZERIA

PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT

$25,000

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: PITCH COMPETITION

$25,000

CLASSIC BEAN THE

PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Growth Organization Of Topeka- Shawnee County Inc has recieved totaling $309,640.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Topeka Partnership Inc

Topeka, KS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$309,640
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