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EIN 22-3173317

Connecticut Invention Convention

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Hartford
State
Connecticut
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
Connecticut Invention Convention fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills among CT children through invention and innovation, cultivating their creativity throughout their lives. The organization offers a K-12 stem program featuring in-class instruction on invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship year-round. The annual finals event showcases inventions from over 200 local events, providing young inventors with an opportunity to present their ideas for recognition and adjudication.
Total revenues
$713,983
2023
Total expenses
$569,548
2023
Total assets
$919,699
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Connecticut Invention Convention

The organization conducts a yearround stem program of k12 classroom based instruction in Invention, innovation and entrepreneurship, culminating with an annual finals event, drawn from over 200 local events, to display, adjudicate, and recognize young inventors and entrepreneurs inventions, prototypes and products.

Who funds Connecticut Invention Convention

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationThe 3rd and Final Installment of Three Year Support$40,000
Mightycause Charitable FoundationUnrestricted$38,637
Dale and Laura Kutnick FoundationUnrestricted General$35,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Connecticut Invention Convention

NameTitleCompensation
Nick BriereExecutive Director$106,946
Kerry MacfarlandDirector of Operations
Bri LivingoodDirector of Digital Learning
Nichole CannataDirector of Programs
Sonya RichmondGrants Manager$0
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Connecticut Invention Convention

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$668,042
Program services$29,710
Investment income and dividends$16,231
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$713,983

Form 990s for Connecticut Invention Convention

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-12990View PDF
2022-062022-11-29990View PDF
2021-062022-02-22990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Dale and Laura Kutnick Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The San Diego Foundation
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 230311
Hartford, CT 06123
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Hartford County, CT
Website URL
ctinventionconvention.org/ 
Phone
(860) 793-5299
IRS details
EIN
22-3173317
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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