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First State Innovation Inc

  • Wilmington, DE
  • Tax-exempt since March 2007
  • EIN: 20-5095603

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$0 (2024)

Expenses
$2.43k (2024)

Total Assets
$401k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$2,432
Net Income
-$2,432
Net Assets
$401,323
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,323
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $401,323
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 18, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$40
Net Income
-$40
Net Assets
$403,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,755
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $403,755
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200
Expenses
$2,038
Net Income
-$1,838
Net Assets
$403,995
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,995
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $403,995
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$12,634
Net Income
-$12,634
Net Assets
$405,833
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,833
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $405,833
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100
Expenses
$2,816
Net Income
-$2,716
Net Assets
$418,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,467
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $418,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$5,034
Net Income
-$5,034
Net Assets
$421,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $421,183
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $421,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$13,838
Net Income
-$13,838
Net Assets
$426,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,217
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $426,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Brainard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janice E Nevin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles G Riordan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul M Mcconnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew B Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William J Wallach (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James J Roszkowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark A Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50
Expenses
$10,730
Net Income
-$10,680
Net Assets
$451,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $451,428
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $451,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Brainard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janice E Nevin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles G Riordan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul M Mcconnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew B Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William J Wallach (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James J Roszkowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark A Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,000
Expenses
$313,054
Net Income
$15,946
Net Assets
$462,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $481,282
Total Liabilities $19,174
Net Assets $462,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Brainard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janice E Nevin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Pennella (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles G Riordan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernice Whaley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Va Harra Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Kennedy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Lubin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul M Mcconnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Muzyka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew B Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
William J Wallach (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James J Roszkowski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack P Varsalona (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark A Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Harry L Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,000
Expenses
$25,831
Net Income
$41,169
Net Assets
$446,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $472,762
Total Liabilities $26,600
Net Assets $446,162
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman) $0 $0
Governor Jack Markell (Honorary Co Chair) $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Chairman) $0 $0
Dr Mark Brainard (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Fisher (Board Member) $0 $0
Dan Kennedy (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0
Douglas Muzyka (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr Janice Nevin (Board Member) $0 $0
Bernice Whaley (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew B Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,616
Expenses
$36,141
Net Income
$23,475
Net Assets
$431,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,616
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $457,655
Total Liabilities $26,600
Net Assets $431,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest J Dianastasis (Chairman & Ceo) $0 $0
Governor Pete Du Pont (Honorary Co Chair) $0 $0
J Michael Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0
Governor Jack Markell (Honorary Co Chair) $0 $0
Benjamin F Dupont (Board Member) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Browning (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Fetterman (Board Member) $0 $0
David Gates (Board Member) $0 $0
Thomas M Connelly Jr (Board Member) $0 $0
Dr Orlando J George Jr (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeffrey W Rollins (Board Member) $0 $0
Matthew B Swanson (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,038
Expenses
$41,140
Net Income
-$17,102
Net Assets
$404,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,577
Total Liabilities $26,600
Net Assets $404,977

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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