INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC

EIN: 461761848 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

ELYRIA, OH

Total Revenue
$50,000
Total Expenses
$1,792,775
Total Assets
$68,071
Net Assets
$-7,379,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
DR ROY A CHURCH
Phone
4403664274
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $50K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 3486% operating deficit.

Mission

INNOVATION FUND AMERICA IS A NONPROFIT PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,791,522 Revenue: $25,000

INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC. ("IFA INC.") ASPIRES TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, RELIEVE POVERTY...

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INNOVATION FUND AMERICA INC. ("IFA INC.") ASPIRES TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, RELIEVE POVERTY, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH STIMULATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SELECT COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ("IFA COMMUNITIES"). IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH CREATING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CLIMATE THAT FOSTERS, CREATES AND EXPANDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THOSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATION OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTREPRENEURS WORKING WITH RELATED ENTERPRISES WITHIN THOSE COMMUNITIES. IFA INC. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FUNDING OF AND UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ENTERPRISES IN IFA COMMUNITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BY PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. IFA INC. PROVIDES APPROPRIATE COUNSEL OR ASSISTANCE IN ADVISORY SERVICES WHICH WILL PROMOTE AND NURTURE THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES AND CAPACITY IN IFA COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF IFA COMMUNITIES BY SERVING AS A NATIONAL LEADER FOR INNOVATION, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,000
Program Service Revenue $25,000
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $50,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,715,000
Salaries & Benefits $29,500
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,791,522
Other Expenses $48,275
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,792,775

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $50,000 $75,113 -0.3%
Expenses $1,792,775 $822,179 +1.2%
Net Income $-1,742,775 $-747,066 +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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$15,583
Total Directors
8
$15,583
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR ROY A CHURCH PRESIDENT & CHAIR 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARCIA J BALLINGER VICE PRESIDENT 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS COCCO DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY GREEN DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE STRAZZO SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MARTIN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$15,583 $0 $15,583
JON VOLPE DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM WALBORN DIRECTOR 0.30
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 $50,000 $1,792,775 $68,071 $-1,742,775
2024 $75,113 $822,179 $1,921 $-747,066
2023 $25,000 $1,847,538 $51,629 $-1,822,538
2022 $25,000 $438,061 $210,364 $-413,061
2021 No data $911,813 $6,565 No data
2020 No data $1,061,224 $236,691 No data
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