Material Innovation Institute

Organization Overview

Material Innovation Institute, operating under the name Material Innovation Initiative, is located in Napa, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Material Innovation Initiative employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Material Innovation Initiative 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 12/2021, Material Innovation Initiative generated $978.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $689.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MATERIAL INNOVATION INITIATIVE ACCELERATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT-GEN MATERIALS FOR THE FASHION, AUTOMOTIVE, AND HOME GOODS INDUSTRIES. WE WORK TO REPLACE ANIMAL-DERIVED MATERIALS WITH PLANT-BASED AND LAB-GROWN INNOVATIONS, AND TO SHRINK THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOODPRINT OF EXISTING FIBERS, SUCH AS SYNTHETICS AND CELLULOSE. WE RESEARCH ACROSS INDUSTRIES TO IDENTIFY UNTAPPED SOURCES, ESPECIALLY IN BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS. WE PUBLISH INDUSTRY WHITE PAPERS, TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWS, AND READINESS ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY KEY AREAS FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH. WE COLLABORATE WITH MATERIAL MANUFACTURERS AND BIOTECH COMPANIES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON IMPACT THROUGH INNOVATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MATERIAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST COMPANIES AND TECHNOLOGIES IN BUILDING AND IMPROVING MATERIALS THAT CAN REPLACE ANIMAL-DERIVED MATERIALS (E.G., LEATHER, REPTILE SKIN, ETC.) IN THE FASHION, AUTOMOTIVE, AND HOME GOODS INDUSTRIES. MATERIAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE ALSO WORKS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INVESTORS AND COMPANIES AND TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE FUNDING NECESSARY TO MAKE ANIMAL-ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS MORE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGES IN CONTRACTS WITH BRANDS TO ASSIST IN INCREASING THEIR ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL CACHE AND ADDRESSING HOW THE MATERIALS CAN BE USED.


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Financial Statements

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$924,136
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$924,136
Total Program Service Revenue$54,535
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 $978,671

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Material Innovation Institute has recieved totaling $135,231.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Animal Charity Evaluators

Walnut, CA

PURPOSE: RECOMMENDED CHARITY;SUPPORT MISSION

$95,217
Humane America Animal Foundation

Claremont, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,904
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$6,600
Rosenfeld Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10
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