West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation is located in Fairmont, WV. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 03/2023, West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation 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 03/2023, West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation generated $694.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.1%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN OR ANCILLARY TO THE I-79 TECHNOLOGY PARK LOCATED IN FAIRMONT, WV.
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS, WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC AND LOCAL TECHNOLOGY-BASED COMPANIES.
TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS. THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AS A VEHICLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION. MUCH OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IS PROVIDED TO THE FEDERAL AND/OR STATE GOVERNMENT, PARTICULARLY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE FOUNDATION HAS STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED "TECHNOLOGY CLUSTERS" AROUND HIGH POTENTIAL, SUSTAINABLE, TECHNOLOGY TARGET AREAS THAT ARE VIABLE FROM BOTH A BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE AREAS INCLUDE PRODUCT LINE ENGINEERING, BIOMETRICS TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, SOFTWARE SUITABILITY TESTING, IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INFORMATION WARFARE/SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTATIONAL GRID APPLICATIONS, ROBOTICS AND INTERNET-BASED WEB-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES.
COMMERCIALIZATION ACTIVITES PROVIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF A PRODUCT. SEEKS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANY WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEUR WHOSE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATES COMMERCIAL VIABILITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr James L Estep President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $284,143 |
Ms Holly C Kauffman Director | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
Dr Frank W Blake Director/chairman | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
Ms Rebecca R Mcphail Director | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
William P Getty Director | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
Jason C Pizatella ESQ Director | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Action Facilities Management Inc Security/janitorial | 3/30/18 | $223,430 |
Campbell & Levine Legal | 3/30/18 | $309,405 |
Campbell & Levine Legal | 3/30/18 | $309,405 |
Action Facilities Management Inc Security/janitorial | 3/30/18 | $223,430 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $288,356 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $288,356 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $408,854 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,786 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $694,424 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,250 |
| 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. | $671,145 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $500,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $487,272 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,789 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,198 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,564 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $74,294 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $117,520 |
| Advertising and promotion | $77,497 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $39,096 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,347 |
| Travel | $3,135 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $553 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $27,530 |
| All other expenses | $9,198 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,820,500 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,508 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,148 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,894 |
| 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 | $194,862 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $80,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $795,412 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $267,772 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $928,402 |
| 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 | $1,196,174 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$400,762 |
| 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 | $795,412 |
Over the last fiscal year, West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation has awarded $21,060 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ROBERT H MOLLOHAN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: OFFICE SPACE FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP DOCUMENTATION STORAGE AND MEETING SPACE | $63,627 |
ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED 5000 PURPOSE: CASH AND NON-CASH GRANTS NOT RECORDED FOR TAX PURPOSES | -$42,567 |