KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER

EIN: 461426171 501(c)(3) Education

KNOXVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$991,337
Total Expenses
$985,190
Total Assets
$449,178
Net Assets
$383,596
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JENNA JOHNS
Phone
8652824322
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $991K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year.

Mission

KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER SERVES THE KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS A MEANS TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS VENTURE IDEAS AND DREAMS INTO SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES. THE SUCCESS OF THESE BUSINESSES PROVIDES JOBS TO INDIVIDUALS IN EAST TENNESSEE. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS INSPIRATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND TRAINING TO LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN AREAS SUCH AS STRATEGIC PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, SALES, MARKETING AND CAPITAL FORMATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $975,210
Program Service Revenue $14,682
Investment Income $1,445
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $991,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $30,924
Program Expenses $872,857
Other Expenses $895,190
TOTAL EXPENSES $985,190

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $991,337 $1,045,136 -0.1%
Expenses $985,190 $1,062,902 -0.1%
Net Income $6,147 $-17,766 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNA JOHNS CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELIQUE ADAMS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB BRADLEY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL CENTERS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD DAPAAH BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI ELLIOTT BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER HALL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA FINGER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINA KORNMEYER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL SEAMONS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS TRUMP BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $991,337 $985,190 $449,178 $6,147
2024 $1,045,136 $1,062,902 $515,450 $-17,766
2023 $1,093,084 $1,092,738 $545,681 $346
2022 $927,888 $946,779 $518,165 $-18,891
2021 $698,001 $692,393 $483,514 $5,608
2020 $661,609 $574,756 $475,722 $86,853
2019 $667,948 $673,449 $339,251 $-5,501
2018 $722,117 $657,317 $362,861 $64,800
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