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Missouri Corporation for Science and Technology

EIN 43-1341372 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MTC IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND MAKE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS THAT HELP ENTREPRENEURS CREATE AND GROW TECHNOLOGY-BASED MISSOURI BUSINESSES.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
32.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
9
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$184,595, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 103% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $8.7 million spent. THE MISSOURI TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT MTC'S OPERATIONS AND ITS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON ECOSYSTEM BUILDING AND A STATE-SPONSORED VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, MTC PROVIDES COMPETITIVE-BASED GRANT FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS TO ENHANCE THE STATE'S ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPACITY AND MAKES DIRECT EQUITY-BASED INVESTMENTS IN PROMISING EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS THROUGH THE INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ADVANCEMENT (IDEA) FUND. THE FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT MTC'S SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A STRUCTURED PROCESS FOR FUNDING EVENTS THAT ALIGN WITH MTC'S MISSION TO CATALYZE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN MISSOURI.
  2. $8.8 million spent. THE STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE (SSBCI 2.0) IS A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO SUPPORT STATE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE CAPITAL AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND TO COVER REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. MTC USES THE SSBCI PROGRAM FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ADVANCEMENT (IDEA) FUND CO-INVESTMENT PROGRAM THAT MAKES DIRECT INVESTMENTS INTO MISSOURI-BASED TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE.
  3. THE STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE (SSBCI) IS A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO SUPPORT STATE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PRIVATE CAPITAL MADE AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND TO COVER REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. MTC USES THE SSBCI PROGRAM FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ADVANCEMENT (IDEA) FUND CO-INVESTMENT PROGRAM WHICH THAT MAKES DIRECT INVESTMENTS INTO MISSOURI-BASED TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE.
  4. THE NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA) IS A COMBINATION OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND COMBAT SUPPORT AGENCY. NGA SEEKS TO ADVANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER EFFORTS FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF FEDERALLY DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MTC, NGA ENGAGES WITH PARTNERS IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS REGION TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND A TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE. MTC IS TASKED WITH LAUNCHING AND COORDINATING COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE AND COMMERCIALLY VIABLE SOLUTIONS THAT EITHER MATCH NGA'S OR THEIR CUSTOMER'S CURRENT AND FUTURE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.THE LEWIS AND CLARK DISCOVERY INITIATIVE PROVIDES FUNDS TO MTC FOR LOANS AND GRANTS TO MISSOURI-BASED HIGH TECH SMALL BUSINESSES.THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RESILIENCY GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING TO CREATE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY WHERE MANUFACTURING OF ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS RELIES ON FOREIGN SOURCES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON AREAS WHERE MISSOURI HAS AN INHERENT CONNECTION OR ADVANTAGE TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN MISSOURI'S ECONOMY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADVANCED AND INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING OF ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS AND SEMICONDUCTORS.

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 October 13, 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 January 1986.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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