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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2118860

INNOVATE CHARLOTTE

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28214

Financials

$107K$134K2022$116K$35K2023$135K$145K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INNOVATE CHARLOTTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$134,710$144,644-$9,934$87,224–$87,224
December 31, 2023990-EZ$115,676$35,167$80,509$97,159–$97,159
December 31, 2022990-EZ$106,677$134,175-$27,498$16,652–$16,652
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$111,189
Program service revenue
$23,194
Investment income
$327

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$35,294
Occupancy
$585
Printing, publications and postage
$260
Other expenses
$88,405
Program services (functional)
$140,507

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$97,158
Total assets, end of year
$87,224
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$87,224
Cash, savings and investments
$87,224
Gross receipts
$134,710

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUAN GARZONEXECUTIVE DI10$0
DAVID JONESBOARD MEMBER1$0
HOLLY ESKRIDGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
DAN ROSELLIBOARD MEMBER1$0
KEITH LUEDEMANBOARD CHAIR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUAN GARZONEXECUTIVE DI20$0
IGOR GORLATOVVMS MANAGER5$0
DAVID JONESBOARD MEMBER1$0
HOLY ESKRIDGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
DAN ROSELLIBOARD MEMBER1$0
KEITH LUEDEMANBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUAN GARZONEXECUTIVE DI40$52,019
IGOR GORLATOVVMS MANAGER10$0
DAVID JONESBOARD MEMBER1$0
HOLY ESKRIDGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
DAN ROSELLIBOARD MEMBER1$0
KEITH LUEDEMANBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1819 MOUNTAIN TRAIL DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214-5418
In care of
% JUAN GARZON
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
933 Louise Ave Suite 101-A, Charlotte NC 28204
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Keith Luedeman, 933 Louis Ave Suite 101-A, Charlotte NC 28204
Signed the 990-EZ
JUAN GARZON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(646) 923-0679
Return prepared by
POWDERLY VUCHNICH PLLC

Mission

INNOVATIVE CHARLOTTE (INCLT) IS A NONPROFIT WITH A MISSION TO ENHANCE, ELEVATE, AND ACCELERATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS IN GREATER CHARLOTTE REGION. ITS FOCUS IS ON CULTIVATING AN INTENTIONALLY INCLUSIVE AND HIGH IMPACE ECOSYSTEM THAT STIMULATES INNOVATION, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIETAL CHANGE. INNOVATE CHARLOTTE SEEKS TO SERVE AS THE ECOSYSTEM CONNECTOR - A CENTRAL HUB FROM WHICH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS' EFFORTS CAN BE SYNCHONIZED TO MAXIMIZE COLLECTIVE IMPACE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • INNOVATE CHARLOTTE CONDUCTED HUNDREDS OF MENTORSHIP SESSIONS TOTALLING OVER 2270 VOLUNTEER HOURS BY 60 MEMBERS FOR 30 COMPANIES.
    Expenses $140,507 · grants $20,100

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2118860
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$87,224
Income (IRS master file)
$134,710

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$134,710$144,644$87,224XML
990-EZDecember 2023$115,676$35,167$97,159XML
990-EZDecember 2022$106,677$134,175$16,652XML
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Keith Luedeman
December 31, 2018≤ $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 83-2118860).

Questions about INNOVATE CHARLOTTE

What is the EIN of INNOVATE CHARLOTTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INNOVATE CHARLOTTE is 83-2118860.
Is INNOVATE CHARLOTTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to INNOVATE CHARLOTTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INNOVATE CHARLOTTE 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 INNOVATE CHARLOTTE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INNOVATE CHARLOTTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INNOVATE CHARLOTTE?
The 990-N for 2018 names Keith Luedeman.
Who are the officers and directors of INNOVATE CHARLOTTE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does INNOVATE CHARLOTTE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $134,710, expenses of $144,644 and total assets of $87,224 at year end.

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