NCInnovation Inc

EIN: 844902334 501(c)(3) Education

Research Triangle Park, NC

Total Revenue
$259,079,795
Total Expenses
$8,161,864
Total Assets
$272,938,913
Net Assets
$269,730,778
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
J BENNET WATERS
Phone
9194247262
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

NCInnovation Inc, founded in 2020, is a major nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $259.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 2419% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $250.9M, a strong 97% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE AND SCALE COMMERCIALIZED INNOVATION FROM NC'S UNIVERSITIES, CREATE JOBS, AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN ALL 100 COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $253,180,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,899,795
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $259,079,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,924,550
Salaries & Benefits $2,574,219
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,972,726
Other Expenses $2,663,095
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,161,864

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $259,079,795 $10,283,256 +24.2%
Expenses $8,161,864 $2,153,367 +2.8%
Net Income $250,917,931 $8,129,889 +29.9%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
10
Volunteers
5

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
8
$1,364,170
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
J BENNET WATERS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0
Officer
$596,950 $73,510 $670,460
MICHELLE BOLAS EVP & CIO 40.0
Officer
$337,500 $56,552 $394,052
JEFF SURAL THRU 93023 SVP & CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$255,170 $44,488 $299,658
KELLY KING CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK BRADLEY VICE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
J CANTEY ALEXANDER BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH FRIEDRICH BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY FULLER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD KASPER BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
STAN KELLY BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLANNIE MILLER BEGAN 11823 SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ART POPE BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
VEN POOLE BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN TEAUGUE BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF TURNER BEGAN 11823 BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH HOWARD BEGAN 03124 SVP & CHIEF RISK OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HALL BEGAN 041524 EVP & CFO 40.0
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $259,079,795 $8,161,864 $272,938,913 $250,917,931
2023 $10,283,256 $2,153,367 $18,408,832 $8,129,889
2023 $10,283,256 $2,153,367 $18,408,832 $8,129,889
2023 $10,283,256 $2,153,367 $18,408,832 $8,129,889
2022 $1,750,000 $397,780 $4,795,472 $1,352,220
2021 $3,600,000 $245,800 $3,583,262 $3,354,200
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