EIN 45-5186181

TheCO

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Entrepreneur Development Center is the front door for entrepreneurs in Southwest Tennessee. We help entrepreneurs realize the American dream of having their own business. These businesses create jobs for the community.
Also known as...
Entrepreneur Development Center Southwest Tennessee
Total revenues
$640,119
2023
Total expenses
$605,051
2023
Total assets
$945,144
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at TheCO

The Entrepreneur Development Center assists aspiring small business owners in by providing education, mentoring, training and knowledge to assist them in their quest to become entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship can do more than just create jobs; it can create new ways to address the challenges that reside in our community. Our mission is to connect entrepreneurs with the critical resources they need to create, build and grow their businesses. These critical resources are experienced mentors, capital, training, knowledge and a supportive community.
Provide coding education and training for high school students including exploration of the opportunities available in this area as a career.
Driving innovation - mobile labs providing business and Entrepreneur Development resources for demonstration and training
Costarters program to train developing entrepreneurs, our jackson home magazine, various workshops and a mobile demonstration and training vehicle.

Grants made by TheCO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Global Center for Medical InnovationMedical Device Resea$175,000

Who funds TheCO

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Launch TennesseeProgram Expenses for Entrepreneur Center$220,000
Jackson Arts CouncilCommunity Support$6,362

Personnel at TheCO

NameTitleCompensation
Ben FergusonBoard Chair$0
Lisa GarnerChief Executive Officer$95,000
Ben HarrisCo:founder and Chief Operating Officer$74,054
Katie WeatherfordCommunications and Events Director
Courtney SearcyOur Jackson Home Program Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for TheCO

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$486,588
Program services$153,531
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$640,119

Form 990s for TheCO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-09-19990View PDF
2022-062022-12-28990View PDF
2021-062021-11-03990View PDF
2020-062021-06-15990View PDF
2019-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $220,000 from Launch Tennessee
August 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
541 Wiley Parker Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
Metro area
Jackson, TN
County
Madison County, TN
Website URL
attheco.com/ 
Phone
(731) 554-5555
IRS details
EIN
45-5186181
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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