Nonprofit · EIN 55-0727658
WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FAIRMONT, WV 26554
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,848,074 | $2,833,381 | -$985,307 | $1,317,322 | $1,897,361 | -$580,039 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,334,272 | $2,308,468 | -$974,196 | $843,796 | $1,697,483 | -$853,687 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $694,424 | $1,820,500 | -$1,126,076 | $795,412 | $1,196,174 | -$400,762 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,094,795
- of which government grants
- $1,094,795
- Program service revenue
- $740,938
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $12,341
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,550
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $641,654
- Other salaries and wages
- $892,018
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,849,882
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,977
- Accounting fees
- $5,000
- Travel
- $5,506
- Depreciation
- $1,547
- Program services (functional)
- $1,704,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,128,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $843,796
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,317,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,897,361
- Net assets, end of year
- -$580,039
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,386
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$580,039
- Gross receipts
- $1,848,074
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR JAMES L ESTEP | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $286,931 | $26,943 |
| KENNETH WITT | PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,480 | $22,743 |
| STACEY LAYMAN | TREASURER Officer | 40 | $114,287 | $27,382 |
| AMY O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR, INNOVA COMMERCIALIZATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,808 | $12,424 |
| GEOFFREY KIDDER | SENIOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER/ASST. TREAS. Officer | 40 | $88,017 | $28,915 |
| LORI RHOADES | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $70,271 | $28,606 |
| WILLIAM P PAT GETTY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK W BLAKE | DIRECTOR/PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY C KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON C PIZATELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE J KARPLUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARBAUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J BONAZZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR JAMES L ESTEP | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $284,256 | $40,358 |
| KENNETH WITT | PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,798 | $38,750 |
| STACEY LAYMAN | TREASURER Officer | 40 | $107,694 | $7,437 |
| LORI RHOADES | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $67,469 | $19,800 |
| GEOFFREY KIDDER | ASST. TREASURER Officer | 40 | $80,371 | $5,700 |
| WILLIAM P PAT GETTY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK W BLAKE | DIRECTOR/PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY C KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON C PIZATELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA R MCPHAIL TERM 1223 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR JAMES L ESTEP | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $284,143 | $22,770 |
| KENNETH WITT | PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,067 | $24,300 |
| MS STACEY LAYMAN | TREASURER Officer | 40 | $107,814 | $22,493 |
| MR GEOFFREY S KIDDER | ASST. TREASURER Officer | 40 | $81,405 | $21,893 |
| MS LORI M RHOADES | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $67,128 | $23,602 |
| MS HOLLY C KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK W BLAKE | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MS REBECCA R MCPHAIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM P GETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON C PIZATELLA ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 GALLIHER DR STE 1000, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-8826
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MR JAMES L ESTEP, 1000 GALLIHER DRIVE 1000, FAIRMONT, WV 26554
- Signed the 990
- MR JAMES L ESTEP, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (304) 333-6813
- Website
- WWW.WVHTF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROWN EDWARDS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC VIABILITY BY BUILDING STRONG INDUSTRIES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDING CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; TO DEVELOP BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Program accomplishments
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN OR ANCILLARY TO THE I-79 TECHNOLOGY PARK LOCATED IN FAIRMONT, WV.Expenses $459,375 · revenue $341,318
- TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS. THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AS A VEHICLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION. MUCH OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK WAS PROVIDED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS CUSTOMER, PARTICULARLY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE FOUNDATION HAS STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED "TECHOLOGY CLUSTERS" AROUND HIGH POTENTIAL, SUSTAINABLE, TECHNOLOGY TARGET AREAS THAT ARE VIABLE FROM BOTH A BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE AREAS INCLUDE PRODUCT LINE ENGINEERING, BIOMETRICS TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, SOFTWARE SUITABILITY TESTING, IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INFORMATION WARFARE/SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTATIONAL GRID APPLICATIONS, ROBOTICS AND INTERNET-BASED WEB-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES, CROSS DECK PENDANT HEALTH MONITORING SENSOR FOR THE STEEL WIRE-ROPE USED TO ARREST THE MOTION OF LANDING AIRCRAFT ON A CARRIER DECK, STANDOFF LASER INTERROGATION OF MUNITIONS, AND SOLAR TESTBED TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE-SCALE SOLAR TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH-CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA.Expenses $507,899 · revenue $56,980
- INNOVA SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF A PRODUCT. INNOVA SPURS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY ASSISTING ENTREPRENEURS WITH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND OBTAINING CAPITAL NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETPLACE. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANY WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEUR WHOSE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATES COMMERCIAL VIABILITY.Expenses $326,261 · revenue $15,600
- THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM PROVIDED SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. UNDER THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM, COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES WERE EITHER ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO SERVE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION. THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDED NETWORK AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, DISCOUNTED RATES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION PLAN OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $410,908 · grants $4,550 · revenue $339,381
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 55-0727658
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,317,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,848,074
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,848,074 | $2,833,381 | $1,317,322 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,334,272 | $2,308,468 | $843,796 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $694,424 | $1,820,500 | $795,412 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $1,032,927 | $1,960,613 | $1,403,944 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 55-0727658).
Questions about WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION is 55-0727658.
- Is WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION 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 WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MR JAMES L ESTEP.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $286,931 (MR JAMES L ESTEP, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,848,074, expenses of $2,833,381 and total assets of $1,317,322 at year end.
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