Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INNOVATION WORKS INC
Employer identification number
25-1588611
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
7,485,554
7,909,260
7,373,223
7,724,102
9,169,633
39,661,772
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
7,485,554
7,909,260
7,373,223
7,724,102
9,169,633
39,661,772
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
2,229,428
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
37,432,344
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
7,485,554
7,909,260
7,373,223
7,724,102
9,169,633
39,661,772
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
272,642
262,426
168,825
43,191
42,569
789,653
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
1,774,317
410,161
241,942
212,316
8,336,045
10,974,781
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
51,426,206
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
10,945,520
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
72.790 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.140 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INNOVATION WORKS INC
Employer identification number
25-1588611
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
TIMOTHY FOGARTY (VP - ENERGY PROGRAMS) AND DESMOND O'CONNOR (EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE) ARE COUSINS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF INNOVATION WORKS, INC. IS MPC CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MPC CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INNOVATIONS WORKS, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER IN DETAIL. A COPY OF FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO THE BOARD CHAIRMAN OR PRESIDENT AND CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND STAFF TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM AND DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT REASONABLY COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY POSITIONS IS REVIEWED EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERS THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO DETERMINE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -8,544. DIFFERENCE FOR CASH BASIS & ACCRUAL BASIS CONTRIBUTIONS ON LINE 1 -1,016,706. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,025,250.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
THE COMPANIES SERVED BY IW IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA IN SEVERAL WAYS: (1) THEY CREATE JOBS; (2) THEY HELP RETAIN KEY REGIONAL TALENT; (3) THEY ATTRACT INVESTMENT DOLLARS AND TALENT TO THE REGION; AND (4) THEY CREATE A SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR THE REGION'S COMPANIES. INNOVATION INVESTMENT FUND - THE CORE OF THE INNOVATION WORKS MODEL IS THE INNOVATION INVESTMENT FUND, SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEADING SOURCE FOR SEED-STAGE CAPITAL FOR START UP TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES. INNOVATION WORKS HAS DEVELOPED AN EVALUATION PROCESS THAT IS STRUCTURED TO HELP FACILITATE WISE INVESTMENT DECISION-MAKING WITHIN INNOVATION WORKS. THE PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO LEVERAGE THE KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRY CONTACTS, STAFF DOMAIN EXPERTS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND MARKET EXPERTS, AS WELL AS TO GATHER THE OPINIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENT COMMUNITY. ENERGY PROGRAM - AS PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FUND, IW SERVES AS THE CATALYST AND HUB OF EARLY-STAGE ENERGY ACTIVITIES IN SW PA FOCUSING ON CLEAN-ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. AS THE SW PA BEN FRANKLIN PARTNER, IW SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE REGION'S POTENTIAL IN THIS FAST-EMERGING FIELD BY: 1) IDENTIFYING HIGH-POTENTIAL RESEARCH AND ENSURING THAT IT GETS COMMERCIALIZED; 2) STIMULATING COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AMONG THE MANY RESEARCH AND COMMERCIAL RESOURCES HERE; 3) PROVIDING INVESTMENTS AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TO START AND GROW PROMISING COMPANIES. SMALL MANUFACTURING PROGRAM - IW PROVIDES FUNDING AND CONNECTS SMALL MANUFACTURERS WITH THE REGION'S CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PRODUCT AND PROCESS ENGINEERING FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. UNIVERSITY GRANTS - IW WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD-RENOWNED UNIVERSITIES IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION TO IDENTIFY AND CULTIVATE RESEARCH IDEAS THAT HAVE VIABLE MARKETS, AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO HELP SPEED COMMERCIALIZATION. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - THROUGH OUR ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AREA UNIVERSITIES, IW IDENTIFIES HIGH-CALIBER MBA AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO SHOW HIGH POTENTIAL IN BUSINESS, ENGINEERING AND OTHER IN-DEMAND FIELDS, FOR PLACEMENT AS INTERNS IN REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY START-UPS AND INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES. ALPHALAB - AN INTENSIVE, 20-WEEK PROGRAM FOR LAUNCHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOFTWARE, ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE, AND INTERNET-RELATED COMPANIES. ALPHALAB PROVIDES FUNDING, FREE OFFICE SPACE, AND EXPERTISE TO HELP COMPANIES RAPIDLY DEVELOP THEIR TECHNOLOGY, GAIN EARLY USER FEEDBACK, DEVELOP GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGIES, AND MOVE TOWARD COMMERCIALIZATION. INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT - IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT, ASSISTING COMPANIES WITH RAISING CAPITAL IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT, AND MOST REQUESTED, SERVICE OFFERINGS THAT INNOVATION WORKS PROVIDES. EVERY COMPANY IN THE INNOVATION WORKS PORTFOLIO, REGARDLESS OF INDUSTRY, STAGE OF GROWTH OR EXPERIENCE OF THE ENTREPRENEUR, HAS FUNDRAISING AS A CONSTANT AND NECESSARY PRIORITY. INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTS INNOVATION WORKS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. FROM 1999 - 2010, IW'S PORTFOLIO COMPANIES RAISED MORE THAN $700M OF FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENT-MOSTLY FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE OUR REGION. EXECUTIVES IN RESIDENCE - ONE OF THE KEYS TO INNOVATION WORKS SUCCESS IS ITS APPROACH TO HELPING COMPANIES BY PROVIDING NOT ONLY CAPITAL, BUT ALSO BUSINESS EXPERTISE. INNOVATION WORKS' EXECUTIVES IN RESIDENCE ALSO IDENTIFY AND ASSEMBLE THE ESSENTIAL BUSINESS RESOURCES, SKILLS, ADVICE AND INFORMATION THAT ARE NEEDED BY ITS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES BEYOND WHAT IS PROVIDED BY INNOVATION WORKS INTERNAL RESOURCES. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF INNOVATION WORKS VALUE PROPOSITION, BECAUSE ALL EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES CAN GREATLY IMPROVE THEIR CHANCES OF SUCCESS IF GIVEN ACCESS TO THE RIGHT EXPERTISE AND ASSISTANCE.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:
FOR 2010, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF W-2S INCLUDES FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (8 OF WHICH WORKED ONLY A PORTION OF THE YEAR DUE TO HIRING OR ENDING EMPLOYMENT), 3 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, 2 INTERNS, AND 1 STATEWIDE COORDINATOR WHOSE SALARY IS 75% REIMBURSED BY THE OTHER THREE BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.