EIN 45-0929061

Pioneers 21

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Pioneers 21 is a business incubator that supports the formation and growth of startups and small businesses. It also serves as a technology incubator that nurtures the development of technology-based businesses, helping them survive and grow, especially during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. Pioneers 21, formerly the hub of human innovation, assists entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses along the whole continuum from ideation to business startup to acceleration and growth in El Paso, TX.
Also known as...
The Hub of Human Innovation
Total revenues
$330,534
2022
Total expenses
$280,442
2022
Total assets
$123,133
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Pioneers 21

Pioneers 21, formerly the hub of human innovation, assists entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses along the whole continuum from ideation, to business startup, to acceleration and growth. In order to serve this diverse entrepreneurial community, Pioneers 21 provides a comprehensive range of support services through a host of initiatives that are tailored to the needs of innovators in established and emerging industries and sectors. Through our programs, we also mobilize and inspire members of our community to imagine and pursue novel business and growth opportunities for the regional economy.

Who funds Pioneers 21

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$15,000

Personnel at Pioneers 21

NameTitleCompensation
Laura ButlerExecutive Director$127,421
Carlos A Martinez VelaPast Former Executive Director$57,079
Carlos Martinez-VelaPast Executive Director / President and Chief Executive Officer
Lydia Nesbitt-ArronteBoard Member$0
Cindy LyonsBoard Chair$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Pioneers 21

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$320,439
Program services$10,095
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$330,534

Form 990s for Pioneers 21

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-21990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyForeign affairsInternational developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
500 W Overland 230
El Paso, TX 79901
Metro area
El Paso, TX
County
El Paso County, TX
Website URL
pioneers21.org/ 
Phone
(915) 321-3125
IRS details
EIN
45-0929061
Fiscal year end
December
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
Independent
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