Nonprofit · EIN 88-3325386
METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,010,094 | $1,207,418 | -$197,324 | $568,857 | $223,122 | $345,735 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,160,563 | $992,692 | $167,871 | $725,244 | $182,185 | $543,059 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,081,419 | $654,578 | $426,841 | $578,128 | $202,940 | $375,188 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $799,344
- of which government grants
- $498,928
- Membership dues
- $300,416
- Program service revenue
- $203,965
- Investment income
- $6,785
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,355
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $57,091
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33,139
- Accounting fees
- $53,069
- Travel
- $68,289
- Depreciation
- $894
- Program services (functional)
- $825,462
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,163
- Fundraising (functional)
- $155,793
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $725,244
- Total assets, end of year
- $568,857
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $223,122
- Net assets, end of year
- $345,735
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,211
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $345,735
- Gross receipts
- $1,010,094
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE BUCKENTIN | CEO Officer | 20 | $157,675 |
| LAURA HAGAN | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EVISTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIFF NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIVE GRANNUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BROCK | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY CABONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY GORDINIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSIE SCHOOK | EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LOIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE CLARKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY SAMUEL | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM FORD | CPO Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VIJAY KAMINENI | CIO Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER GOLDMAN | COO Officer | 10 | $70,200 |
| LELAND LORENTZEN | CFO Officer | 10 | $40,059 |
| LAURA HAGAN | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BEDINGFIELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EVISTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOBAL FUENTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY CABONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY GORDINIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BUCKENTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONIQUE KUYKENDOLL QUARTERMAN | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY SAMUEL | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZAK CHEHAB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIJAY KAMINENI | CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HAGAN | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BEDINGFIELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EVISTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOBAL FUENTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY CABONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY GORDINIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BUCKENTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONIQUE KUYKENDOLL QUARTERMAN | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY SAMUEL | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZAK CHEHAB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LELAND LORENTZEN | CFO Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SUMMER GOLDMAN | COO Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VIJAY KAMINENI | CEO Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2413 NASHVILLE RD STE B8, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-4135
- In care of
- % VIJAY KAMINENI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIKE BUCKENTIN, 2413 NASHVILLE RD SUITE B8, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
- Signed the 990
- MIKE BUCKENTIN, CEO
- Phone
- (770) 378-6670
- Website
- https://MI2KY.org/
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
THE METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE BRINGS TOGETHER STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, METALS COMPANIES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS FOR THE MISSION TO MAKE KENTUCKY THE DESTINATION FOR METALS INNOVATION BY ADDRESSING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN AREAS LIKE TALENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, RECYCLING OF RAW MATERIALS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT THE METALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- MI2 WAS FOUNDED TO FACILITATE AN ECOSYSTEM FOR METALS INNOVATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITATING ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION FOR METALS-RELATED PRECOMPETITIVE R&D, TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION, TALENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION SHARING, ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT. CURRENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1.) ECOSYSTEM BUILDING: OUTREACH TO BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND FACILITATE CONNECTION TO A DIVERSE METALS ECOSYSTEM THROUGH EVENTS, MEETING WITH MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION. CONVENING INDUSTRY MEMBERS SET HIGH-LEVEL PRIORITIES FOR PRECOMPETITIVE COLLABORATION. OUR BOARD IS COMPRISED OF EXECUTIVES FROM COMPANIES INVOLVED WITH MI2, AS WELL AS ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS FROM GOVERNMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND NON-GOVERNMENT ENTITIES INVOLVED WITH OUR WORK. 2.) METALS INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM EVENTS: MI2 IS LEAD ORGANIZER OF THE ANNUAL KENTUCKY INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, FOCUSED ON THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR. WE SPONSOR AN ANNUAL NATIONWIDE INNOVATION SEARCH FOR PRESSING PROBLEMS AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE METALS INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS CASE STUDIES OF INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATIONS. WE ALSO ORGANIZE OTHER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR METALS INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS AND ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS. 3.) MI2 PROGRAMS: WE ARE ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY AND K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAMS RAISING AWARENESS OF THE METALS INDUSTRY, ATTRACTING TALENT INTO PATHWAYS FOR METALS INDUSTRY JOBS, GETTING TALENT PREPARED FOR THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE INDUSTRY, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PATHWAYS FOR RECYCLING, AND OTHER TOPICS. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PILOTS THAT MATCH UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS AND STARTUPS WITH METALS COMPANIES TO PILOT NEW SOLUTIONS AND APPROACHES FOR THE INDUSTRY, IN AN OPEN, COLLABORATIVE, PRECOMPETITIVE R&D ENVIRONMENT. MI2 IS WORKING WITH VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, AND MAY FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES THAT ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ECOSYSTEM, SUCH AS ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIALIZED METALS TESTING OR HELPING PROVIDE ACCESS TO CERTAIN SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE NOT CURRENTLY READILY AVAILABLE IN THE REGION.Expenses $825,462 · revenue $203,965
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3325386
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $568,857
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,010,094
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,010,094 | $1,207,418 | $568,857 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,160,563 | $992,692 | $725,244 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,081,419 | $654,578 | $578,128 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $285,001 | $3,470 | $281,531 | 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 88-3325386).
Questions about METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC is 88-3325386.
- Is METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC 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 METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MIKE BUCKENTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,675 (MIKE BUCKENTIN, CEO).
- How much revenue does METALS INNOVATION INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,010,094, expenses of $1,207,418 and total assets of $568,857 at year end.
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