EIN 30-0082817

Cortex

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Prevention of community deterioration and foster urban revitalization through real estate acquisition, development, promotion, financing and marketing of tracts of land within a designated development district within the city of St. Louis.
Also known as...
Center of Research Technology and Entrepreneurial Expertise; Cortex Innovation Community; Harris Harvey A
Total revenues
$17,212,351
2023
Total expenses
$10,385,554
2023
Total assets
$84,709,427
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Cortex

In addition to Cortex's acquisition/development of real estate and the promotion of development activities of the Cortex innovation district, Cortex serves as the manager of st. louis land company, l.l.c. (sllc) a Missouri limited liability company, that serves as a land holding entity in the revitalization of an approximate 200 acre tract of land in midtown st. louis that will serve as a center of research, technology and entrepreneurial exchange. Cortex is the manager of sllc and incurred expenses in developing and maintaining the properties.

Grants made by Cortex

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Per ScholasGeneral$1,206,735
The Launchcode FoundationGeneral$475,000
CyberUpGeneral$150,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Cortex

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationSupport for Partnering With Propel Kitchens Lab Serving ST. Louis's Promise Zone, To Train Food Entrepreneurs From ST. Louis's Historically Disinvested Communities. 202206-12599$262,500
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank TrusteePer Scholas ST. Louis Launch$250,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$35,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Cortex

NameTitleCompensation
Sam FiorelloBoard Member$415,000
Mike BozovichChief Financial Officer$195,361
Elizabeth LetscherFormer Vice President
Natalie SelfSenior Vice President, Equitable Economic Impact$191,923
Nonishta GryVice President of District Operations
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Cortex

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,847,870
Program services$4,311,461
Investment income and dividends$791,635
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$261,385
Total revenues$17,212,351

Form 990s for Cortex

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-22990View PDF
2022-122023-06-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-10-20990View PDF
2019-122021-02-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $262,500 from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4240 Duncan 200
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis city, MO
Website URL
cortexstl.org/about/ 
Phone
(314) 531-4500
IRS details
EIN
30-0082817
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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