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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1326433

BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Financials

$396K$395K2022$475K$475K2023$523K$523K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$523,364$523,364$0$412,631$410,407$2,224
June 30, 2024990$475,038$475,339-$301$234,173$231,949$2,224
June 30, 2023990$395,667$395,363$304$254,805$252,280$2,525
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$523,364
of which government grants
$263,107
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$283,293
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,235
Travel
$4,614
Program services (functional)
$447,116
Management and general (functional)
$76,248

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$234,173
Total assets, end of year
$412,631
Total liabilities, end of year
$410,407
Net assets, end of year
$2,224
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,224
Gross receipts
$523,364
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Ven RajuBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$569,820$55,451
Scott NissenbaumVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$453,331$46,640
Stephen BrawleyBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$349,720$94,774
Angelo J VallettaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$353,545$26,110
Kathy Ann MinnichAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$226,666$30,234
Ryan GlennSecretary
Officer
2$0$133,318$36,618
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Ven RajuBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$524,732$51,308
Scott NissenbaumVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$429,817$70,309
Stephen BrawleyBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$247,903$108,717
Angelo J VallettaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$311,092$23,395
Kathy Ann MinnichAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$192,584$35,365
Ryan GlennSecretary
Officer
2$0$117,524$41,450
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Richard Lunak Ended Oct 2022Treasurer
Trustee or director
2$0$513,325$52,997
Scott NissenbaumVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$394,420$54,741
Venkatesh Raju Started Oct 2022Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$355,029$46,196
Stephen BrawleyBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$233,428$98,128
Angelo J VallettaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$299,120$17,162
Kathy Ann MinnichAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$177,041$29,864
Ryan GlennSecretary
Officer
2$0$116,588$39,332

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
116 RESEARCH DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015-4731
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Angelo Valletta, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Signed the 990
James McManus, Assistant Treasurer
Phone
(610) 758-5200

Mission

Economic Development. The Partners provide monetary, in kind, and other assistance to educational organizations and new business entities seeking to locate in Pennsylvania and existing business entities located in Pennsylvania for advanced technology, research and development, training, education and related activities, including making investments in or acting as the manager of a fund created to support such business entities.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Economic Development Programs - In the Fall of 2002, Pennsylvania's technology-focused economic development community came together to form the Innovation Partnership (IPart). The Partnership's mission is to assist Pennsylvania's early-stage technology companies to secure a greater share of Federal grant dollars to support innovation and commercialization. Since its inception, the IPart has benefitted from more than $1.5 million in support from the Commonwealth, the Federal Government, and partner organizations. In addition to the Commonwealth's support, the organization received funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration for federal and state technology programs (FAST).
    Expenses $283,293 · grants $283,293 · revenue $283,293
  • Economic development activities supporting the Ben Franklin Technology Partnership in Pennsylvania.
    Expenses $163,823 · revenue $163,823
  • ..0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1326433
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$412,631
Income (IRS master file)
$523,364

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$523,364$523,364$412,631XML
990June 2024$475,038$475,339$234,173XML
990June 2023$395,667$395,363$254,805XML
990June 2022$208,636$208,628$285,120IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1326433).

Questions about BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION

What is the EIN of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION is 20-1326433.
Is BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Angelo Valletta.
Who are the officers and directors of BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $523,364, expenses of $523,364 and total assets of $412,631 at year end.

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