Missouri Technology Corporation
Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly. Headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, MTC promotes entrepreneurship and fosters the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies. The organization operates as a venture capital and private equity entity, providing strategic investments and support to early-stage ventures and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$105.2M
-12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.4M
Grant Count
24
Avg Grant Size
$684K
Mission & Focus Areas
MTC's mission centers on promoting entrepreneurship and nurturing high-tech company growth through direct venture capital investments and ecosystem support. The organization focuses on companies in applied engineering, defense and homeland security, biomedical science, animal health, and plant sciences.
Primary program areas include:
Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurship Advancement (IDEA) Funds — Deployed through four programs:
- Missouri TechLaunch
- Seed Capital Co-Investment Program
- Venture Capital Co-Investment Program
- High-Tech Industrial Expansion Program
Missouri Building Economic Capacity (MOBEC) Program — Makes strategic investments to expand support systems for entrepreneurs commercializing new technologies and enhance Missouri's innovation economy capacity. Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit Missouri research institutions and nonprofit entrepreneurial support organizations.
Advanced Manufacturing Resiliency Grant Program — Provides grant-based funding for infrastructure creation in industries fundamental to U.S. national security, with focus on advanced and innovative manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and semiconductors where Missouri has inherent advantages.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0) — Administered through the U.S. Department of Treasury to support state programs increasing private capital availability to small businesses. MTC uses SSBCI funds to support its IDEA Fund co-investment programs.
Grantmaking
MTC awards grants and makes direct venture capital investments to early-stage companies and entrepreneurial support organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MTC operates statewide in Missouri, with particular emphasis on supporting Missouri-based companies and research institutions. The organization targets industries where Missouri has inherent connection or advantage for economic growth.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Revenue: $26,692,498
- Total Expenses: $18,202,028
- Total Assets: $120,554,240
- Total Liabilities: $13,100,000
- Staff: 10 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $105,160,244 | $120,554,240 | $113,462,871 |
| Revenue | $11,182,096 | $26,692,498 | $57,612,488 |
| Expenses | $22,668,686 | $18,202,028 | $19,605,682 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,586,790 | $1,558,307 | $702,824 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Missouri Technology Corporation
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant
MISSOURI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Amount
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant
MISSOURI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Amount
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN COBB | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ERWIN SWITZER | VICE CHAIR/SEC/TREAS | 3 | — |
| JOHN SCATIZZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $167,208 |
| TRAVIS FITZWATER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHANIE REGAGNON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ALLEN DILLINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| KATHRYN ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL OCONNELL III | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DONN RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRIS DITTMER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ALEX RILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELLE HATAWAY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ANTHONY SARDELLA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MTC has been actively awarding grants and making investments in recent cycles, with significant funding announcements in January 2026 totaling $5.8 million in direct investments and additional funding for the MOBEC Grant Program. The organization continues to expand its support for advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurial ecosystem development across Missouri.
MTC Awards Funding for 2026 MOBEC Grant Program ProposalsData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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