Nonprofit · EIN 31-1663711
MAIN STREET VENTURES
Also known as THE BRANDERY, The Brandery
Tax-exempt · ERLANGER, KY 41018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $468,731 | $764,597 | -$295,866 | $1,948,638 | $138,805 | $1,809,833 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $980,567 | $1,714,825 | -$734,258 | $2,092,338 | $157,995 | $1,934,343 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,249,420 | $2,121,305 | $128,115 | $2,671,983 | $149,153 | $2,522,830 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $505,323
- of which government grants
- $381,313
- Program service revenue
- -$75,824
- Investment income
- $38,461
- Other revenue
- $771
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $198,350
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $159,391
- Other salaries and wages
- $121,560
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $312,559
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,500
- Legal fees
- $5,444
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $52,127
- Program services (functional)
- $686,971
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,383
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,243
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,092,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,948,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $138,805
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,809,833
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,809,833
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$75,822
- Gross receipts
- $468,731
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL MAY 31) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $142,000 |
| SARAH KUBALA | CFO Officer | 5 | $18,000 |
| KELLY BONNELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TARA NOLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT W MCDONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TONY ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE KNOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE MOLINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JB KROPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA BOGGS MUETHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,736 |
| SARAH KUBALA | CFO Officer | 5 | $18,000 |
| KELLY BONNELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TARA NOLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT W MCDONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TONY ALEXANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE KNOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE MOLINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JB KROPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA BOGGS MUETHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $272,104 |
| KELLY BONNELL | EXEC DIR & PRES (PART YEAR EACH) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $25,043 |
| SARAH KUBALA | CFO Officer | 5 | $18,000 |
| TARA NOLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT W MCDONALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE KNOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE MOLINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JB KROPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA BOGGS MUETHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 18127, ERLANGER, KY 41018-0127
- In care of
- % ROBERT MCDONALD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 425 Walnut Street Suite 1800, Cincinnati OH 45202
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH KUBALA, 1311 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Robert McDonald, 425 Walnut Street Suite 1800, cincinnati OH 45202
- Signed the 990
- SARAH KUBALA, CFO
- Phone
- (513) 357-9626
- Website
- www.brandery.org
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
PROMOTE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING A PHYSICAL STRUCTURE TO START-UP AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES; TO EDUCATE THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES; TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION AMONG REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS AND REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO CONDUCT ANY ACTIVITY CONSISTENT WITH SUCH PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- MAIN STREET VENTURES: AN ENTREPRENEUR-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BUILDING AND INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR EMERGING BUSINESSES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION.Expenses $686,971 · grants $198,350 · revenue -$2
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1663711
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,948,638
- Income (IRS master file)
- $468,731
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $468,731 | $764,597 | $1,948,638 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $980,567 | $1,714,825 | $2,092,338 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,249,420 | $2,121,305 | $2,671,983 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,779,738 | $1,265,923 | $2,515,108 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Robert McDonald | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 31-1663711).
Questions about MAIN STREET VENTURES
- What is the EIN of MAIN STREET VENTURES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAIN STREET VENTURES is 31-1663711.
- Is MAIN STREET VENTURES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to MAIN STREET VENTURES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAIN STREET VENTURES 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 MAIN STREET VENTURES 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 MAIN STREET VENTURES 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 MAIN STREET VENTURES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH KUBALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAIN STREET VENTURES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,000 (SEAN PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL MAY 31)).
- How much revenue does MAIN STREET VENTURES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $468,731, expenses of $764,597 and total assets of $1,948,638 at year end.
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