2026-07-09T10:14:48-07:00 2023-12-31 721510008 GARRETY AND ASSOCIATES CPAS 11816 SUNRAY AVE BATON ROUGE LA 70816 990EZ 2023-01-01 823120874 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM INC SMAL 2252832111 5501 BASCOM WAY BATON ROUGE LA 70809 ANDREW MCCANDLESS President 2026-07-09 true true CRAIG T TAYLOR CPA P00855331 2252917011 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X http://sbirc.org X X 24647 X 12500 12147 0 0 0 0 24647 40363 320 40683 -16036 41169 25133 41169 25133 41169 25133 41169 25133 The Small Business Innovation Research Consortium's (SBIRC) mission is to increase the level of small businesses doing innovative research in states that have historically underperformed in carrying out federally funded research and development. It's primary exempt purpose is to promote the common business interests of small businesses and innovative entrepreneurs engaged in or seeking to participate in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with particular emphasis on businesses in rural states and underrepresented communities. Program 1 Government Relations and Policy Advocacy (Approx. 25% of time and resources; expenses allocable from $92,704 total Legal & Professional Services)SBIRC engaged Legislink, an independent government relations firm, to conduct ongoing state and federal advocacy on behalf of its membership throughout 2022. Advocacy activities included regular engagement with policymakers and agency representatives to amplify the interests of SBIR/STTR participants, particularly those from rural and underrepresented communities, and to promote policy reforms improving access to capital and federal R&D funding. Engagement occurred on a recurring basis at both state and federal levels, conducted virtually and in-person by organizational leadership, Executive Committee members, and the retained advocacy firm. (Expenses: approx. $42,045 paid to Legislink) Program 2 SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance and Member Support (Approx. 25% of time and resources)SBIRC provided ongoing technical assistance to member organizations throughout the 2022 calendar year, including SBIR/STTR proposal review, program navigation guidance, and access to educational resources and funding information. Technical assistance was delivered as needed, on a continuous basis, by organizational leadership and John Scalzo, an independent professional retained to provide member support services. These activities helped member businesses navigate the path from early-stage R&D through commercialization, directly advancing the organization's exempt purpose of promoting the collective business interests of the SBIR/STTR community. (Expenses: approx. $37,659 paid to John Scalzo) Program 3 Programs, Events, and Networking Initiatives (Approx. 25% of time and resources)SBIRC facilitated networking events, seminars, and introductions connecting member entrepreneurs with industry professionals, key federal and state agencies, and policymakers throughout 2022. Activities were conducted both virtually and in-person on a scheduled and recurring basis. Program management and administrative coordination were provided by Cameron Bruce, an independent contractor. These activities created opportunities for knowledge-sharing, strategic partnerships, and increased visibility for member organizations within the broader SBIR/STTR innovation ecosystem. (Expenses: approx. $12,737 paid to Cameron Bruce and $263 to other miscellaneous including LA Tech.) ANDREW MCCANDLESS President & CEO 5.00 0 DINO PATERNOSTRO Secretary 5.00 0 CHRIS ELLIOTT EX COMMITTEE ME 5.00 0 false false false true false false false 0 0 0 0 0 false ANDREW MCCANDLESS 5501 BASCOM WAY BATON ROUGE LA 70809 2252832111 false false false false false false false false NONE NONE false false false false 12147 1050 1050 1050 Other Expenses.1 QUICKBOOKS REIMBURSEMENT $320 Small Business Innovative Research Consortium, Inc. EIN 82-3120874Request for Abatement of Late-Filing Penalty Reasonable Cause (Form 990-EZ, 2023)The organization's late filing of its 2023 Form 990-EZ was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. For the 2023 tax year, the organization's gross receipts were only $24,647 well below the $50,000 filing threshold when viewed in isolation. The responsible officers reasonably, though incorrectly, believed that the organization's gross receipts were normally not more than $50,000 and that a Form 990-N e-Postcard would satisfy its annual filing obligation, without recognizing that the three-year average test was pushed above the threshold by a substantial one-time payment received in the prior (2022) year. The organization's books were maintained by a part-time contractor, and this filing-threshold nuance was not identified until the organization's 2022 return came under examination.Upon identifying the correct filing requirement, the organization acted promptly and in good faith: it assembled complete books and records, engaged a CPA, and prepared and filed a complete and accurate Form 990-EZ for 2023. The organization has no history of tax avoidance, no officer or director derived any benefit from organization funds, and the organization cooperated fully throughout the related examination. It has now engaged professional assistance to ensure timely and accurate annual information-return filings for all future years. These facts collectively establish reasonable cause, and the organization respectfully requests that any late-filing penalty be abated.