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Innovative Manufacturers Center Inc

EIN 25-1578164 · Williamsport, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote, advance, and enhance opportunities for innovation, modernization, and competitiveness of industrial manufacturing companies within Pennsylvania.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
12
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$149,089, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $494,779 spent. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING - PA MANUFACTURING - IRC. IMC, INC SERVES THE MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY AS ONE OF SEVEN INDUSTRIAL RESOURCE CENTERS ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA. IMCS SERVICE AREA INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN THE HEART OF THE COMMONWEALTH. IMC PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS AT AN AFFORDABLE COST.
  2. $455,011 spent. US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - NIST MEP. IMC, INC OPERATES A PROGRAM OF THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENTS NATIONAL INSTITUE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY. THIS PROGRAM HELPS SMALLER US MANUFACTURERS TO IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE AND BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE, ADDRESSING THE DIVERSE AND OFTEN UNIQUE NEEDS OF SMALLER MANUFACTURERS.
  3. $167,231 spent. CONSULTING SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS GROWTH, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, THROUGH WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS.
  4. $80,865 spent. FEDERAL GRANTS - ARC ARISE GRANT, SMART MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT, AND TIDE GRANT
  5. FEDERAL GRANTS - ARC ARISE GRANT, SMART MANUFACTURING 80865. 80865. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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