Fortworth Medtech Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TechFW promotes local economic development and furthers social welfare in the community known as the Southside Medical District in Fort Worth, TX, by operating a small business incubator that will provide small, start-up businesses with operating space and management counseling and support, at below market rates. This small business incubator will primarily target medical and technology oriented start-up business for the purposes of economic and employment growth opportunities.
- Income
- $599,328
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 36
- Highest pay
- $133,914, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 82% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- $478,776 spent. FOR ENTREPRENEURS: TechFW empowers entrepreneurs to commercialize innovative technologies through three focused programs. ThinkLab is an 8-week accelerator that helps founders validate ideas, identify markets, and craft go-to-market strategies. SmartStart supports startups as they build and launch?offering tailored guidance, workspace, and connections to consultants and funding. FastForward aids high-growth companies in overcoming leadership and operational challenges, from securing growth capital to implementing scalable processes.
- $174,223 spent. FOR INVESTORS: TechFW?s Cowtown Angels program connects accredited investors with technology startups, providing entrepreneurs nationwide access to local funding. Since its launch in September 2012, members pay an annual fee to attend monthly forums and participate in pitch meetings where TechFW offers coaching, feedback, and pitch preparation. Cowtown Angels comprises retired professionals, serial entrepreneurs, and professional investors?including family offices and private equity firms?and is proud to be a member of the Angel Capital Association.
- $167,773 spent. OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY: TechFW sits at the heart of Fort Worth?s innovation ecosystem?fielding community inquiries, connecting startups with partners, and serving on cross-industry committees. We publish newsletters, host regular and specialty events for entrepreneurs, and collaborate with universities, corporations, and support organizations to drive local growth.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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