Small Business Innovative Research Consortium Inc
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What it says it does
The Small Business Innovation Research Consortium's (SBIRC) mission is to increase the level of small businesses doing innovative research in states that have historically underperformed in carrying out federally funded research and development. It's primary exempt purpose is to promote the common business interests of small businesses and innovative entrepreneurs engaged in or seeking to participate in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with particular emphasis on businesses in rural states and underrepresented communities.
- Income
- $123,000
- Spending
- $145,378
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- Program 1 Government Relations and Policy Advocacy (Approx. 25% of time and resources; expenses allocable from $92,704 total Legal & Professional Services)SBIRC engaged Legislink, an independent government relations firm, to conduct ongoing state and federal advocacy on behalf of its membership throughout 2022. Advocacy activities included regular engagement with policymakers and agency representatives to amplify the interests of SBIR/STTR participants, particularly those from rural and underrepresented communities, and to promote policy reforms improving access to capital and federal R&D funding. Engagement occurred on a recurring basis at both state and federal levels, conducted virtually and in-person by organizational leadership, Executive Committee members, and the retained advocacy firm. (Expenses: approx. $42,045 paid to Legislink)
- Program 2 SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance and Member Support (Approx. 25% of time and resources)SBIRC provided ongoing technical assistance to member organizations throughout the 2022 calendar year, including SBIR/STTR proposal review, program navigation guidance, and access to educational resources and funding information. Technical assistance was delivered as needed, on a continuous basis, by organizational leadership and John Scalzo, an independent professional retained to provide member support services. These activities helped member businesses navigate the path from early-stage R&D through commercialization, directly advancing the organization's exempt purpose of promoting the collective business interests of the SBIR/STTR community. (Expenses: approx. $37,659 paid to John Scalzo)
- Program 3 Programs, Events, and Networking Initiatives (Approx. 25% of time and resources)SBIRC facilitated networking events, seminars, and introductions connecting member entrepreneurs with industry professionals, key federal and state agencies, and policymakers throughout 2022. Activities were conducted both virtually and in-person on a scheduled and recurring basis. Program management and administrative coordination were provided by Cameron Bruce, an independent contractor. These activities created opportunities for knowledge-sharing, strategic partnerships, and increased visibility for member organizations within the broader SBIR/STTR innovation ecosystem. (Expenses: approx. $12,737 paid to Cameron Bruce and $263 to other miscellaneous including LA Tech.)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 April 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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