Program areas at Innovate Mississippi
Delivered support and services that promote business and investment development for technology-focused companies and organizations in the state of Mississippi. Innovate Mississippi provides the following programs: 1. Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms) is a program under Innovate Mississippi that works to assist Mississippi manufacturers. MEP.ms works with partner organizations to provide expertise and services tailored to the most critical needs of area manufacturers, which range from process improvements and worker training to business practices and applications of information technology. MEP.ms partners include the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, several Mississippi Universities and Community Colleges, and private sector service providers. 2. Strategic Biomass Solutions Strategic Biomass Solutions is another program of Innovate Mississippi. The purpose of the Strategic Biomass Solutions program is to drive innovation in the area of renewable energy technology by connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and economic developers. Strategic Biomass Solutions offers numerous resources to renewable energy stakeholders, such as studies and analysis for startup businesses and information via the Renewable Energy Venture Development Academy. Strategic Biomass Solutions also manages the Mississippi Biomass and Renewable Energy Council, an organization that serves as the voice of sustainable industries in Mississippi. Overall, Strategic Biomass Solutions exists to serve the needs of renewable energy ventures in order to drive technology to market. 3. Innovation Report Innovate Mississippi's marketing includes events and the publication of Innovation Report magazine. Innovation Report magazine greets its readers with articles and features telling the Mississippi story by highlighting the impressive individuals, ideas, companies and products that proudly call Mississippi home. 4.High Technology Conference High technology conference is another program of Innovate Mississippi. The purpose of the high technology conference is to offer an annual gathering of industry leaders and students an opportunity to network, learn and be inspired by technology.
Who funds Innovate Mississippi
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Innovate Mississippi
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Tony Jeff | President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2021-07-30 |
Tasha Bibb | Entrepreneurial Development Director | | 2021-07-30 |
Claire Rome | Office Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
Lindsey Benefeld | Investment Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
Applied Science | Manager | | 2021-07-30 |
...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Innovate Mississippi
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,707,773 | $1,332,832 | 28.1% |
Program services | $97,562 | $226,056 | -56.8% |
Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $192,872 | $188,266 | 2.4% |
Total revenues | $1,998,207 | $1,747,154 | 14.4% |
Organizations like Innovate Mississippi
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) | 501(c)(3) | Bethlehem, PA | $3,199,006 |
Greater MSP | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $6,796,435 |
Bear Paw Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Havre, MT | $1,522,594 |
Columbia Economic Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Hudson, NY | $1,131,840 |
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) | 501(c)(3) | Fairfield, ME | $1,583,667 |
Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center (GMDC) | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $5,077,800 |
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives | 501(c)(3) | Marquette, MI | $8,055,442 |
Southern Bancorp Community Partners | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $3,481,550 |
Fulton Economic Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, IN | $735,312 |
Omaha Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) | 501(c)(3) | Omaha, NE | $5,224,740 |
Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 29, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 121 N State St Ste 500
- Jackson, MS 39201
- Metro area
- Jackson, MS
- Website URL
- innovate.ms/Â
- Phone
- (601) 960-3644
IRS details
- EIN
- 64-0901569
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S30: Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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