irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0CONTINUED ADDING NEW MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS TO THE INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP AND ADDING ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY FUNDED PROJECTS THROUGH MODIFICATIONS TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.
- #2 $0CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF AN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO HELP BUILD THE HUMAN CAPITAL BASE FOR A US FHE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.
named programs · 10 · from sources
what they call their work
Education and Workforce Development (EWD)
Structured programming to build technical skills in hybrid electronics and connect participants to advanced manufacturing careers
Electronics at the Edge
A podcast exploring breakthroughs, collaborations, and real-world impact in next-generation electronics innovation.
Electronics at the Edge Podcast
Podcast series spotlighting breakthroughs and collaborations in next-generation electronics innovation
NextFlex Fellows
A recognition program for individuals who have significantly contributed to driving the hybrid electronics industry forward through leadership and support.
NextFlex Technology Hub
A facility in San Jose, CA, offering pilot-scale hybrid electronics manufacturing services, including printing systems, robotics, and assembly tools, to de-risk processes and advance manufacturing readiness levels.
Project Calls
Cost-shared, member-driven development projects that promote collaboration across industry segments
Regional Nodes
Network of manufacturing capabilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, New York, and Missouri that extend and complement the Technology Hub
Technical Working Groups
Groups composed of members that continuously update 11 manufacturing technology roadmaps for hybrid electronics.
Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
11 member-led groups that develop and update manufacturing technology roadmaps for hybrid electronics
Technology Hub
Pilot-scale manufacturing facility in San Jose, CA offering end-to-end hybrid electronics manufacturing services including printing, robotics, pick-and-place assembly, and laser processing
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Support 17 activities
- Administer fellowship program for industry leadershipRecognizes leaders in the hybrid electronics field as NextFlex Fellows and engages them in Project Calls, Technical Working Groups, and Workforce Development programs to advance innovation.
- Conduct research and technical roadmappingDevelops technical roadmaps, including an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics, to guide innovation and strategic development in the field.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and internship programsConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub and integrating talent into the hybrid electronics ecosystem. These programs aim to build a skilled industrial workforce aligned with advanced manufacturing needs.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and internship programsConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub and integrating fellows into technical and project-based programs to build talent pipelines in hybrid electronics manufacturing.
- Deliver technical mentoring and engineering support to SMEsProvides mentoring and engineering/design services to qualified small- and medium-sized manufacturers to enhance their capabilities in hybrid electronics manufacturing and innovation.
- Facilitate defense and government engagementHosts visits and briefings for U.S. Army Manufacturing Technology Program leadership and other government stakeholders to align hybrid electronics innovation with defense modernization priorities.
- Facilitate technology transition and field testingSupports the transition of hybrid electronics technologies into real-world applications through field testing of defense antenna arrays, munitions monitoring systems, medical devices, and manufacturing tools.
- Lead research and technical roadmap developmentDevelops strategic technical roadmaps, including an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics, to guide innovation and R&D priorities in the hybrid electronics industry.
- Operate a national manufacturing consortium and regional Nodes for hybrid electronicsOperates a manufacturing consortium, Technology Hub, and three regional Nodes in Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, and a newly launched Node in Alabama to expand hybrid electronics manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization across the U.S.
- Operate a national manufacturing consortium and regional Nodes for hybrid electronicsOperates a manufacturing consortium called NextFlex with three regional Nodes in Massachusetts, New York, and Missouri, and launched a new Alabama Node to expand hybrid electronics manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization. These hubs serve as centers for innovation, collaboration, and technology deployment.
- Produce outreach content on hybrid electronics innovationProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to highlight innovations and advancements in hybrid electronics manufacturing and applications.
- Produce outreach content to highlight industry innovationProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to showcase advancements and thought leadership in hybrid electronics manufacturing.
- Provide direct prototyping, design, and manufacturing servicesOffers hybrid electronics design, prototyping, and low-volume additive manufacturing services to microelectronics businesses in the Texas defense industrial base, supporting small businesses in developing proof-of-concept demonstrations for Department of Defense projects.
- Provide technical mentoring and engineering support to manufacturersOffers mentoring, engineering, and design services to qualified small- and medium-sized manufacturers to strengthen their participation in the hybrid electronics industrial base.
- Recognize leadership in hybrid electronics through fellowship programDesignates individuals as NextFlex Fellows in recognition of leadership and contributions to advancing hybrid electronics, and engages them in technical and workforce development initiatives.
- Support small business development in defense manufacturingAdministers a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to foster small business growth within Texas' defense innovation and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
- Support small business prototyping and technology transitionProvides access to hybrid electronics design, prototyping, and low-volume additive manufacturing services for microelectronics businesses, particularly supporting small businesses in developing proof-of-concept demonstrations for Department of Defense projects, including field testing of defense antenna arrays, munitions monitoring, medical devices, and manufacturing tools.
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Uncategorized 8 activities
- Conduct research and develop technical roadmaps for hybrid electronicsLeads research initiatives including the development of an AI Roadmap for Hybrid Electronics to guide innovation and complement existing technical roadmaps.
- Deliver education, workforce development, and talent programsConducts workforce development initiatives including hosting student interns at the San Jose Innovation Hub, organizing over 60 project update webinars annually, and engaging NextFlex Fellows in technical and innovation programs to build industry capacity.
- Facilitate technology transition and industry collaboration eventsHosts member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and site visits—including for U.S. Army leadership—to support technology transition and collaboration in defense and manufacturing innovation.
- Host technical events and collaboration forumsHosts over 60 project update webinars annually, along with member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and engagement forums for NextFlex Fellows to advance innovation in hybrid electronics.
- Host technical events and collaborative innovation sessionsHosts over 60 project update webinars annually, along with member meetings, industry workshops, technology roadmapping sessions, and engagements with government partners such as the U.S. Army's Manufacturing Technology Program.
- Produce outreach content on hybrid electronics innovationProduces a podcast series titled "Electronics at the Edge" to highlight advancements and innovations in the hybrid electronics field.
- Provide direct prototyping, design, and manufacturing services to microelectronics businessesOffers hybrid electronics design, prototyping, and low-volume additive manufacturing services to microelectronics businesses, particularly within the Texas defense industrial base, and supports small businesses in developing proof-of-concept demonstrations for Department of Defense projects.
- Support small business development in defense and advanced manufacturingProvides mentoring, engineering support, and design services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and administers a DoD-funded grant to strengthen small business development in Texas’ defense innovation and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$42.94M
Contributions & grants$40.35M94%
Program service revenue$2.56M6%
Investment income$18K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$41.23M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$11.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51.28M
Cash$32.80M
Investments$0
Liabilities$38.82M
Net assets$12.46M
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -30.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALCOLM THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $478K |
| JANOS VERES | DIRECTOR OF ENG | 40 | $386K |
| MICHAEL KAPLAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $336K |
| ART WALL | DIRECTOR OF FAB | 40 | $316K |
| ED HENDRICKS | DIRECTOR OF GOVT BD | 40 | $267K |
| DIANE BAXSTER | DIR OF FIN/CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $249K |
| EMILY MCGRATH | DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEV | 40 | $237K |
board members · 5
- AJIT MANOCHA — DIRECTOR
- DAN GAMOTA — DIRECTOR
- DOYLE EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN BAUER — SECRETARY
- MELISSA GRUPEN-SHEMANSKY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Capital Youth Empowerment Program Partner — Engages with NextFlex through Erick King, Co-Founder and Executive Director, supporting workforce development and STEM initiatives.
- DEVCOM Armaments Center Partner — Partners with NextFlex through David Sabanosh, Senior Technical Lead for Advanced Manufacturing and Printed Electronics.
- Los Alamos National Laboratory Partner — Hosted a training workshop for Los Alamos National Laboratory staff on smarter electronics manufacturing processes.
- Manufacturing USA Network — Member of the Manufacturing USA network of institutes
- Manufacturing USA Network — Member of the Manufacturing USA network, collaborating to strengthen U.S. advanced manufacturing.
- Northrop Grumman Partner — Collaborates with NextFlex through Andrew Kwas, NG Fellow 2, supporting key space customers and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
- Object Tech Partner — Partnered to present on AI automation in hybrid electronics R&D.
- Sciperio Inc. Partner — Collaborates with NextFlex through Kenneth Church, Ph.D., founder and CEO, advancing R&D in hybrid electronics.
- SunRay Scientific, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with NextFlex through Madhu Stemmermann, CEO and Co-Founder, contributing expertise in manufacturing and engineering.
- U.S. Army Research Lab Government — Collaborates with the Army Research Lab through contractor placements and joint technical engagement.
- U.S. Department of Defense Government — Receives federal funding as a DoD-funded Manufacturing USA Innovation Institute
- U.S. Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Funder — Provides grant funding to support Texas' defense innovation and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
- University of Texas Microelectronics Precision Rapid Innovation & Scaling Manufacturing (PRISM) Network Partner — Collaborates to accelerate defense microelectronics needs through research, small business assistance, and supply chain development.
- academic institutions Partner — Member organizations in the hybrid electronics manufacturing consortium
- companies Partner — Member organizations in the hybrid electronics manufacturing consortium
- government partners Government — Collaborators in the hybrid electronics manufacturing consortium
- nScrypt Inc. Partner — Partners with NextFlex through Kenneth Church, Ph.D., founder and CEO, contributing innovation in 3D printed electronics.
- non-profits Partner — Member organizations in the hybrid electronics manufacturing consortium