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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CATALYST CONNECTION.

Totals

Total revenue
$13,475,224
Total expenses
$13,044,362
Contributions and grants received
$10,726,892
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$2,662,512
Investment income
$85,820
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$8,437,278
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,435,728
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,001,550
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$11,922,555
Management and general expenses
$1,029,376
Fundraising expenses
$92,431
Program service expenses (Part III)
$11,922,555

Program services were 91.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $9,839,228

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $887,664

  • 2a · Program service revenue: OPERATIONS

    total $2,662,512 · related or exempt $2,662,512

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $85,820 · excluded $85,820

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $594,598 · program services $549,285 · management and general $45,313

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,542,669 · program services $3,291,174 · management and general $251,495

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $108,173 · program services $108,173

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $554,199 · program services $507,398 · management and general $46,801

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $372,354 · program services $345,641 · management and general $26,713

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $21,783 · management and general $21,783

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $48,249 · management and general $48,249

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $92,431 · fundraising $92,431

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $6,198,976 · program services $6,106,190 · management and general $92,786

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $115,677 · program services $115,677

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $272,835 · program services $213,463 · management and general $59,372

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $205,719 · program services $105,890 · management and general $99,829

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $318,262 · program services $241,240 · management and general $77,022

  • 17 · Travel

    total $98,848 · program services $82,055 · management and general $16,793

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $144,980 · management and general $144,980

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $40,963 · program services $15,747 · management and general $25,216

  • 24a · Other expenses: EVENTS

    total $77,153 · program services $69,645 · management and general $7,508

  • 24b · Other expenses: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

    total $26,565 · program services $20,000 · management and general $6,565

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN

    total $19,556 · program services $13,763 · management and general $5,793

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $190,372 · program services $137,214 · management and general $53,158

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $627,047 · end of year $1,816,036

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $689,297 · end of year $854,077

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,990,930 · end of year $550,624

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $945,006 · end of year $2,409,926

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $456,576 · end of year $343,919

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $66,304 · end of year $48,335

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,602,044

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $848,722

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $898,302 · end of year $753,322

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,895,682 · end of year $1,661,039

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $999,500 · end of year $1,654,109

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $14,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,998,956 · end of year $1,767,619

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,002,954 · end of year $3,099,641

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,567,734 · end of year $1,901,909

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CATALYST CONNECTION IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BY ACCELERATING THEIR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO STRENGTHEN THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURING ECONOMY AND TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND A TRAINED WORKFORCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PUBLIC FORUMS, TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, AND INTERNSHIPS.

  • MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (MEP) AND CONSULTING ACTIVITIES ARE ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND EDUCATE THE REGION'S SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURERS. MEP PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MANUFACTURERS THAT ENHANCE THE COMPANIES' COMPETITIVENESS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR EMPLOYMENT BASE WHILE PROVIDING FOR ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $4,088,154 · Revenue $2,662,512

  • SMALL MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER INITIATIVES ARE INITIATIVES THAT ASSIST MANUFACTURERS IN ENTERING SUPPLY CHAINS OF LARGER ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MARKET INTRODUCTION (MARCELLUS SHALE), NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (ADDITIVE AND ROBOTICS), ADOPTING EXPORT (ITAR), AND PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (ISO, KATA), AND MORE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES SHARED SERVICES PROVIDED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING SMALL MANUFACTURERS.

    Expenses $5,584,116

  • WORKFORCE - PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION THROUGH WORK-BASED SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAMS, DEVELOP A PROPERLY SKILLED WORKFORCE TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY BASED ENTERPRISES.

    Expenses $2,250,285

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • TRICIA BREEGER

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DOUG GUDENBURR

    VICE-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GEORGE DICKOS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GUY NATALE

    TREASURER (EXIT 5/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • THOMAS SCHNEIDER

    TREASURER (AS OF 5/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LORI ALBRIGHT

    DIRECTOR (EXIT 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KEITH ALVES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICHARD BARCASKEY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EARL BUFORD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MATT CARROLL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT CHERRY

    DIRECTOR (ENTER 1/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DOUG DUNWORTH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KRISTIN LESKER EISEL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GARY FEDDER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JARED GLOVER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PATTI-ANN KANTERMAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BEN KESSING

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EMILY KORNS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TOM LEWIS

    DIRECTOR (EXIT 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SUNEIL MANDAVA

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELISSA MONARKO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PETER MORGAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • VICTOR MROCZKOWSKI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JORGEN PEDERSON

    DIRECTOR (EXIT 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • TERRANCE SMITH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN TKACH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELISSA VECCHI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PETRA MITCHELL PRESIDENT

    & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $410,267
    From this org
    $363,120
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $47,147
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $274,061
    Bonus
    $89,059
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $21,787
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,360
    Filer's total
    $410,267

  • WHIT LITTLE VICE PRESIDENT OF

    ADMINISTRATION & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFF

    Total calculated
    $260,134
    From this org
    $227,721
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $32,413
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,188
    Bonus
    $43,533
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,663
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,750
    Filer's total
    $260,134

  • DAVID REA MANAGING DIRECTOR

    ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $246,317
    From this org
    $206,937
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,380
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,615
    Bonus
    $27,322
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,416
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,964
    Filer's total
    $246,317

  • MATTHEW HOLJES MANAGING

    DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOP

    Total calculated
    $241,590
    From this org
    $202,477
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,113
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $176,332
    Bonus
    $26,145
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,149
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,964
    Filer's total
    $241,590

  • CRAIG WILSON MANAGING DIR

    QUALITY/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

    Total calculated
    $235,492
    From this org
    $198,625
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,867
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,048
    Bonus
    $26,577
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $11,918
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,949
    Filer's total
    $235,492

  • ERIC MACDONALD MANAGING DIR

    CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

    Total calculated
    $225,928
    From this org
    $190,479
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,449
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $165,292
    Bonus
    $25,187
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $11,429
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,020
    Filer's total
    $225,928

  • MATTHEW MINNER

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $207,768
    From this org
    $170,750
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $37,018
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $152,900
    Bonus
    $17,850
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,245
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,773
    Filer's total
    $207,768

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 7
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE VARIABLE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM THAT WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INDEPENDENT HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING FIRMS AND IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE SYSTEM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND ARE PERFORMANCE-BASED GOALS INCLUDING REVENUE, IMPACT, METRICS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AND MORE. TOTAL PAYMENTS MADE IN THIS YEAR WERE ACCRUED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PRIOR YEAR AND AVERAGED 11% OF TOTAL COMPENSATION RELATED TO PRIOR YEAR PERFORMANCE. ACCRUAL FOR CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE AVERAGED 12% OF TOTAL COMPENSATION. UNDER THE PROGRAM, ALL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
6 July 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202621889349301122

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