Gainesville Area Innovation Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support and grow the innovation ecosystem of Greater Gainesville
- Income
- $63,068
- Spending
- $47,695
- Reserves
- 21 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 (2)
- $21,534 spent. Entrepreneur events (see Sch O for detailed list)
- STARTUP WEEKENDS - ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO FORM TEAMS, WORKSHOP AND CREATE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS OVER THE COURSE OF 54 HOURS CULMINATING IN A PITCH COMPETITION. CELEBRATEGNV - PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF INNOVATIVE COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS THE EXECUTION OF INNOVATION AWARDS, INCLUDING A CASH AWARD FOR A RISING STARTUP. BARCAMP AND SUPER MEETUP - COORDINATES EVENTS TO CONNECT TECH ENTREPRENEURS WITH MENTORS AND SIMILAR STAGE COMPANIES. TECH INITIATIVE - PROMOTES A WEB PORTAL SHOWCASING GREATER GAINESVILLES INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM, WITH A SPOTLIGHT ON THE COMPANIES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THEREIN.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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