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West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation

EIN 55-0727658 · Fairmont, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC VIABILITY BY BUILDING STRONG INDUSTRIES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDING CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; TO DEVELOP BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
15
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$313,874, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 144% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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 March 31, 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. $459,375 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE FOCUSED ON PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND OPERATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN OR ANCILLARY TO THE I-79 TECHNOLOGY PARK LOCATED IN FAIRMONT, WV.
  2. $507,899 spent. TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS. THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED RESEARCH AS A VEHICLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION. MUCH OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK WAS PROVIDED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS CUSTOMER, PARTICULARLY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE FOUNDATION HAS STRATEGICALLY DESIGNED "TECHOLOGY CLUSTERS" AROUND HIGH POTENTIAL, SUSTAINABLE, TECHNOLOGY TARGET AREAS THAT ARE VIABLE FROM BOTH A BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE AREAS INCLUDE PRODUCT LINE ENGINEERING, BIOMETRICS TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, SOFTWARE SUITABILITY TESTING, IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INFORMATION WARFARE/SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTATIONAL GRID APPLICATIONS, ROBOTICS AND INTERNET-BASED WEB-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES, CROSS DECK PENDANT HEALTH MONITORING SENSOR FOR THE STEEL WIRE-ROPE USED TO ARREST THE MOTION OF LANDING AIRCRAFT ON A CARRIER DECK, STANDOFF LASER INTERROGATION OF MUNITIONS, AND SOLAR TESTBED TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE-SCALE SOLAR TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH-CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA.
  3. $326,261 spent. INNOVA SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF A PRODUCT. INNOVA SPURS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY ASSISTING ENTREPRENEURS WITH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND OBTAINING CAPITAL NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETPLACE. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANY WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEUR WHOSE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATES COMMERCIAL VIABILITY.
  4. $410,908 spent. THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM PROVIDED SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. UNDER THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM, COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES WERE EITHER ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO SERVE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION. THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDED NETWORK AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, DISCOUNTED RATES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION PLAN OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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