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Central Region Innovation And Commercialization Center Inc

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2003
  • EIN: 37-1441604

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 / Urban, Community Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$297k (2024)

Expenses
$376k (2024)

Total Assets
$92.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$28.9k (2024)

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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,039
Expenses
$376,202
Net Income
-$79,163
Net Assets
$63,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $297,003
100.0%
Program Services $36
0.0%
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 $51,405
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,264
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,518
Total Liabilities $28,885
Net Assets $63,633
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,906 $0 $11,112
Lois Hall (Accountant) $1,709 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Higgins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$450,611
Expenses
$397,662
Net Income
$52,949
Net Assets
$142,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $449,270
99.7%
Program Services $1,341
0.3%
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 $49,220
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,695
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,679
Total Liabilities $23,903
Net Assets $142,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Buddy Steen (Executive In Residence) $97,927 $0 $29,222
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,917 $0 $11,165
Lois Hall (Accountant) $1,170 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Higgins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Mead (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 29, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,467
Expenses
$383,631
Net Income
-$16,164
Net Assets
$89,827
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $325,033
88.5%
Program Services $42,434
11.5%
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 $49,567
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,436
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,349
Total Liabilities $7,522
Net Assets $89,827
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Buddy Steen (Executive In Residence) $120,960 $0 $36,220
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,915 $0 $11,199
Lois Hall (Accountant) $1,012 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Higgins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Mead (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,768
Expenses
$259,255
Net Income
-$68,487
Net Assets
$105,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,995
80.2%
Program Services $37,773
19.8%
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 $49,492
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,741
76.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,555
Total Liabilities $7,564
Net Assets $105,991
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,126 $0 $11,974
Lois Hall (Accountant) $1,580 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Higgins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Mead (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$40,750
Expenses
$85,058
Net Income
-$44,308
Net Assets
$174,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,750
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 $48,106
56.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,648
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,452
Total Liabilities $5,974
Net Assets $174,478
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,915 $0 $11,197
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Higgins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,221
Expenses
$100,148
Net Income
-$2,927
Net Assets
$218,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,221
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 $48,106
48.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,933
21.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,496
Total Liabilities $6,710
Net Assets $218,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,922 $0 $11,197
Blain Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 10, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,261
Expenses
$262,728
Net Income
-$1,467
Net Assets
$221,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $261,261
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 $47,741
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,059
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,364
Total Liabilities $7,801
Net Assets $221,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $36,738 $0 $11,003
Blain Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
Burt Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Jacobs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,338
Expenses
$273,419
Net Income
-$16,081
Net Assets
$223,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $255,901
99.4%
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 $1,437
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,852
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,590
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,973
Total Liabilities $7,943
Net Assets $223,030
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William J Hook (Executive Director) $31,976 $0 $9,364
Blain Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
Burt Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$353,522
Expenses
$312,786
Net Income
$40,736
Net Assets
$239,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $352,725
99.8%
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 $797
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,727
42.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,740
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,995
Total Liabilities $8,884
Net Assets $239,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Douglas Rohrer (Part Year Executive Director) $77,420 $0 $0
William J Hook (Part Year Executive Director) $24,286 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Burt Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 21, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,703
Expenses
$295,444
Net Income
$16,259
Net Assets
$199,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,532
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $46
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $125
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,316
29.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,932
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,644
Total Liabilities $7,736
Net Assets $199,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Douglas Rohrer (Executive Director) $68,395 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rich Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Baylis (President) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines Penn (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 27, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$314,586
Expenses
$298,183
Net Income
$16,403
Net Assets
$184,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $313,311
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $92
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,183
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,804
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,823
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $194,365
Total Liabilities $9,567
Net Assets $184,798
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Douglas Rohrer (Executive Director) $61,041 $0 $0
Blaine Ferrell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rich Callahan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles English Sr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Baylis (President) $0 $0 $0
Burt Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
D Gaines (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 3, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,989
Expenses
$361,587
Net Income
-$117,598
Net Assets
$18,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,989
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 $220,281
60.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,362
Total Liabilities -$6,366
Net Assets $18,728

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990
Filed on March 27, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,014
Expenses
$311,835
Net Income
$82,179
Net Assets
$170,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $394,014
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 $152,574
48.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,517
Total Liabilities -$17,937
Net Assets $170,454

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,815
Expenses
$312,799
Net Income
-$28,984
Net Assets
$88,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,815
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 $159,079
50.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,062
Total Liabilities $1,787
Net Assets $88,275

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

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 June
2004

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 June
2003

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

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