CORTEX
AI Summary
CORTEX is a St. Louis-based community improvement organization and master developer of a 200-acre innovation district focused on research, technology, entrepreneurship, and workforce training in bioscience, cybersecurity, and technology. In fiscal year 2024, it reported $12.3M in total revenue against an $8.8M operating budget, with major support from BJC HEALTH SYSTEM, THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION, and ST LOUIS REGIONAL CHAMBER & GROWTH ASSOCIATION.
Mission Statement
FOUNDED IN 2002, CORTEX IS ST. LOUIS' THRIVING CENTER OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCHANGE, SERVING AS AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR THE REGION. CORTEX IS THE MASTER DEVELOPER OF A 200-ACRE INNOVATION DISTRICT EXPERTLY DESIGNED TO TRANSLATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH, FOSTER NEW SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS AND NEW BUSINESSES, AND TRAIN ST. LOUISANS FOR NEW ECONOMY JOBS IN BIOSCIENCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS. CORTEX CREATES EQUITABLE ECONOMIC IMPACTS BY LEVERAGING HIGH-QUALITY FACILITIES, DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS, AND CONVENING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT ATTRACT AND SUPPORT EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED COMPANIES.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 16 funders
- 70 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CORTEX’s budget?
In 2024, CORTEX reported an annual operating budget of around $8.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does CORTEX support?
CORTEX supports work in Community improvement.
Where does CORTEX operate?
CORTEX is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
Who funded CORTEX recently?
In 2025, CORTEX received grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, JAMES S MCDONNELL FOUNDATION, and Wells Fargo Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CORTEX received in 2024?
The largest grant to CORTEX in 2024 exceeds $200 thousand.
What is CORTEX’s reliance on government grants?
CORTEX relied on government grants for more than 55% of their total revenue in 2024.