Program areas at Don Ryan Center for Innovation
The hybrid internet/storefront incubator program blends the attributes of real-time distance entrepreneurial learning with hands on consulting support. This program links communities to intellectual property, technology evaluation, product development services, seed financing, business mentorship, corporate relationships and recruiting. In the current fiscal year, $304,643 in small business grants were awarded and $63,000 was spent on contracted services to assist small buisinessed in the area at no or reduced costs.
Successfully implemented the heroes program focused on active, prior service, and retired military and first responders to increase opportunities of high-tech expansion in our region that includes protoype/product development utilizing the fab.
Who funds Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Don Ryan Center for Innovation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| David Nelems | Chief Executive Officer | $96,031 | 2023-05-15 |
| Mike Levine | Executive Director | $90,000 | 2021-06-30 |
| Trent Williamson | Past Chief Executive Officer | $91,991 | 2019-06-30 |
Financials for Don Ryan Center for Innovation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $853,184 | $473,000 | 80.4% |
| Program services | $10,740 | $6,900 | 55.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $5,890 | $390 | 1410.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $6,121 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $875,935 | $480,290 | 82.4% |
Organizations like Don Ryan Center for Innovation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Center for Technology Enterprise and Development | 501(c)(3) | Delray Beach, FL | $803,648 |
| Arkansas Venture Center | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $1,886,810 |
| Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership | 501(c)(3) | Augusta, ME | $2,329,634 |
| Pioneers 21 | 501(c)(3) | El Paso, TX | $330,534 |
| Shoals Business Incubator | 501(c)(3) | Florence, AL | $375,969 |
| Bowie Business Innovation Center | 501(c)(3) | Bowie, MD | $3,282,481 |
| Northern Arizona Technology and Business Incubator (NATIBI) | 501(c)(3) | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,388,863 |
| Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies | 501(c)(3) | Burlington, VT | $653,569 |
| Central New York Technology Development Organization | 501(c)(3) | Liverpool, NY | $1,679,426 |
| Enterprise Center of Johnson County | 501(c)(3) | Overland Park, KS | $2,042,199 |
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,000 from DRR Family Foundation May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 386
- Bluffton, SC 29910
- Metro area
- Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
- County
- Beaufort County, SC
- Website URL
- donryancenter.com/Â
- Phone
- (843) 706-4546
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-3996460
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2011
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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