Nonprofit · EIN 46-1426171
KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $991,337 | $985,190 | $6,147 | $449,178 | $65,582 | $383,596 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,045,136 | $1,062,902 | -$17,766 | $515,450 | $138,001 | $377,449 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $975,210
- of which government grants
- $330,863
- Program service revenue
- $14,682
- Investment income
- $1,445
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $90,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,200
- Occupancy
- $62,124
- Depreciation
- $1,684
- Program services (functional)
- $872,857
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,409
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,924
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $515,450
- Total assets, end of year
- $449,178
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,582
- Net assets, end of year
- $383,596
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,956
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $383,596
- Gross receipts
- $991,337
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA JOHNS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANGELIQUE ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BOB BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MEL CENTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICHARD DAPAAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NIKKI ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARTER HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KARA FINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINA KORNMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL SEAMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRIS TRUMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA JOHNS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANGELIQUE ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BOB BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MEL CENTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICHARD DAPAAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NIKKI ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARTER HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANNON HARPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINA KORNMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL SEAMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRIS TRUMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17 MARKET SQ STE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN 37902-1446
- In care of
- % TODD A NAPIER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNA JOHNS
- Signed the 990
- ANGELA LUNSFORD, VP/CONTROLLER
- Phone
- (865) 282-4322
- Website
- WWW.KNOXEC.COM
- Return prepared by
- RODEFER MOSS & CO PLLC
Mission
KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER WAS FORMED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS VENTURE IDEAS AND DREAMS INTO JOBS. IT IS BELIEVED A SIGNIFICANT COMPONENT OF THE REGIONS'S FUTURE ECONOMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS UPON THE ABILITY TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND DEVELOP TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WITH BUSINESS IDEAS WHO WILL TRANSLATE INTO JOBS AND A STRONGER TAX BASE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS VENTURE IDEAS AND DREAMS INTO JOBS.Expenses $872,857 · grants $90,000 · revenue $14,682
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1426171
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $449,178
- Income (IRS master file)
- $991,337
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $991,337 | $985,190 | $449,178 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,045,136 | $1,062,902 | $515,450 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,093,084 | $1,092,738 | $545,681 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1426171).
Questions about KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
- What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER is 46-1426171.
- Is KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNA JOHNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $991,337, expenses of $985,190 and total assets of $449,178 at year end.
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