Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities
Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities
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About this organization
Mission
TO ESTABLISH AND DEVELOP THE TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY PARK AS THE PREEMINENT COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION AND TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, EFFICIENCY, SMART BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE.
About
TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY PARK - THE TEXAS FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATIVE CUMMUNITIES (TFIC), THROUGH RESEARCH AND AN EXTENSIVE SERIES OF MEETINGS WITH THE REGION'S COMMUNITY, UTILITY, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION LEADERSHIP, CONCLUDED THAT THE FASTES AND MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO DEVELOP THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION OF A CLEAN ENERGY PARK WOULD BE THROUGH WINNING THE SUPPORT, COLLABORATION ADN PERSENCE OF THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY (NREL). WHILE IT IS CURRENTLY THE YOUNGEST AND SMALLEST OF THE NATIONAL LABS, IT WILL BE THE LEADING LAB ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPECTED EXPANSION OF THE CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES, AND THEREFORE THE FASTEST GROWING LAB. HAVING NREL'S PRESENCE AS THE TECP ANCHOR TENANT AND COLLABORATOR WOULD SEND A STRONG SIGNAL TO THE EMERGING CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY THAT THE INITIATIVES UNDERWAY IN CENTRAL TEXAS ARE A SERIOUS, WELL-CONSIDERED EFFORT TO BUILD THE REGION'S CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY ON A SUSTAINED BASIS, AND THEY MERIT NATIONAL ATTENTION AND SUPPORT. AFTER FIRST DEVELOPING THE BASE PARTNERSHIPS OR ALLIANCES TO ASSURE THE READY AVAILABILITY OF AT LEAST ONE SUITABLE SITE, AND A CREDIBLE PATH TO CONSTRUCTION OF SUITABLE BUILDINGS TO ACCOMODATE THE VISION OF THE TFIC, OUTREACH TO NREL WAS BEGUN IN 2008. MULTIPLE MEETINGS WERE HELD IN GOLDEN, COLORADO, AND AUSTIN, TEXAS. IN APRIL 2009, TFIC WAS ABLE TO ORGANIZE AND HOST A NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO FOR AN NREL DELEGATION WITH STATE OFFICIALS, UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, AREA UNTILITY GENERAL MANAGERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS LEADERS. NREL HAS SENT A LETTER STATING THEIR INTENTION TO DEVELOP A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TFIC TO MEET OUR MUTUAL GOALS INTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERICALIZATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To establish and develop the texas clean energy park as the preeminent collaborative environment for innovative research, development, commercialization and training in the areas of renewable energy, efficiency, smart buildings & infrastructure.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To establish and develop the texas clean energy park as the preeminent collaborative environment for innovative research, development, commercialization and training in the areas of renewable energy, efficiency, smart buildings & infrastructure.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is TX, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 515 CONGRESS AVE STE 1510, AUSTIN, TX, 78701.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $44,976.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $181,817 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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