EIN 46-2219934

Innovation Catalyst

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Innovation Catalyst accelerates the growth of the Louisiana technology-based economy by identifying, educating and connecting entrepreneurs, investors, universities, government agencies and businesses. The organization cultivates high-potential women and minority entrepreneurs, increasing their awareness and access to programs in entrepreneurship, computer science and engineering. Innovation Catalyst runs a non-profit evergreen seed called The Catalyst Fund which is slated to make 3-4 investments per year in early-stage high impact Louisiana startups.
Also known as...
Step One Ventures
Total revenues
$20,060
2022
Total expenses
$142,854
2022
Total assets
$24,216
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Innovation Catalyst

The Catalyst fund: a non-profit evergreen seed slated to make 3-4 investments per year in early-stage high impact Louisiana startups.
Women & minority support: cultivate high potential women and minority entrepreneurs, increasing their awareness and access of programs in entrepreneurship, computer science and engineering.

Who funds Innovation Catalyst

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nexus LouisianaTo Cultivate the Ongoing Development of High Potential Companies Inlouisiana. Term of Grant Is March 16, 2021 To November 1, 2021.$199,748

Personnel at Innovation Catalyst

NameTitleCompensation
William EllisonChief Executive Officer$87,289
Nanette NolandBoard Chairman - Former$0
Louis FreemanPast President and Chief Executive Officer - Former / President and Chief Executive Officer , Director$83,619
Jeanne BaylessPast Chief Executive Officer$254,000
Steve HicksSecretary , Treasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Innovation Catalyst

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$20,057
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3
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$20,060

Form 990s for Innovation Catalyst

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-02-21990View PDF
2021-122024-02-21990View PDF
2020-122022-03-02990View PDF
2020-122022-02-14990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $199,748 from Nexus Louisiana
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
7117 Florida Blvd 202
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Metro area
Baton Rouge, LA
County
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Website URL
innovationcatalyst.us/ 
Phone
(225) 215-2465
IRS details
EIN
46-2219934
Fiscal year end
December
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
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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