What does Cintrifuse do?

The organization advances community development. Through targeted programs and services, it works to achieve measurable outcomes aligned with this core mission.

Who is eligible for services?

Programs are designed to serve General public based on need and program requirements. The organization strives to provide accessible services to diverse populations.

How is the organization funded?

Operations are supported through a combination of grants, donations, and program revenue. The organization maintains financial transparency through regular public reporting.

How can someone get involved?

Community members can connect through the organization's website or contact the Cincinnati, OH office. Opportunities may include volunteering, donations, or program participation.

Cintrifuse

Cincinnati, OH · Founded 2014

Innovation hub supporting startup growth and entrepreneurship in Cincinnati region

Primary audience

General public

Work area

Economic development

Topic

Community development

Contact

Peter Blackshaw

Website Contact

About Organization

Cintrifuse accelerates startup success through mentorship, funding connections, and ecosystem building. Based in Cincinnati, OH, the organization operates with $2.3 million in annual revenue, fostering regional innovation and job creation.

What They Focus On

Business Growth

Supporting companies through resources, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.

Workforce Development

Preparing individuals for employment through training and skill building.

Regional Prosperity

Strengthening the local economy through collaborative development initiatives.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.1M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$10.8M

+0% vs 2024

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$4,135,443	$3,238,378	$10,764,935	52
2023	$4,054,624	$3,990,014	$10,290,641	54
2022	$3,725,567	$2,927,552	$9,930,758	48
2020	$3,389,356	$3,066,041	$5,405,966	24
2019	$3,750,211	$3,321,686	$4,655,375	19
2018	$3,566,851	$3,360,735	$3,872,833	17

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Research Needs

Analyze regional economic conditions and identify growth opportunities.
02

Build Partnerships

Engage businesses and stakeholders to strengthen collaborative efforts.
03

Implement Programs

Execute initiatives supporting business growth and workforce development.
04

Track Progress

Monitor economic indicators and measure impact of development strategies.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Cintrifuse

Programatic Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

To Further The Organizations Purpose.

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Support Services

Comprehensive assistance programs addressing diverse community needs and priorities.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Cintrifuse.

Contact the team Contact

Mark Wood

Director of Venture Growth, Cintrifuse

Full-time

Compensation: $171,857

Abby Grimm

Director of Engagement & Experience, Cintrifuse

Full-time

Compensation: $151,900

Doug Fleming

CFO, Procter & Gamble, Executive in Residence

Max Dworin

Vice President, Cintrifuse Capital

Full-time

Compensation: $175,915

Rachel Carota

Finance Operations Manager, Cintrifuse

Joseph Delworth

Analyst, Cintrifuse Capital

Evan Garcia

Startup Engagement Manager, Cintrifuse

Ilana Habib

Principal, Cintrifuse Capital

Kate Hursh-Wogenstahl

Director, Marketing & Communications

Sydnee Jackson

Events & Experience Lead, Cintrifuse

Madeline Martini

Head of Network, Cintrifuse Capital

Kyndal Michel Marks

VP of Finance and Accounting

Emma O’Dell

Marketing & Communications Manager, Cintrifuse

Claire Prather

Marketing & Design Specialist

Andrew Sakemiller

Program Associate

Jordan Scruggs

Accounting Analyst, Cintrifuse

Nate Sowder

Executive in Residence, Fifth Third Bank

Taylor Wallbrech

Marketing & Development Coordinator, Cintrifuse

David Walters

Community Operations and Experience Manager, Cintrifuse

Peter Blackshaw

CEO - Term ended

Full-time

Compensation: $432,593

Joseph Kropp

CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $356,364

Lauren Boehmker

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $228,584

Santiago Garcia

Principal Cintrifuse Capital

Full-time

Compensation: $163,242

Emily Easley

Senior Associate

Full-time

Compensation: $116,421

Milestones

2014

Organization Founded

2014

Cintrifuse was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

2022

Leadership Development

2022

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2024

Community Impact

2024

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Aftab Pureval Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Anu Vora Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Brian Cobb Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Brian Hodgett Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

David Cannady Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Eric Baumgardner Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Gary Lindgren Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Greg Crawford Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Guy Persaud Board Chair 2.0 hrs/week

Heather Quinley Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

J Scott Robertson Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

James Zimmerman Esq Secretary 2.0 hrs/week

Jeremy Vaughan Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Joshua Smith Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Lisa Mullaney Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Malcolm Myers Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Mark Fahner Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Melissa Stevens Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Mike Zelkind Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Patrick Longo Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Paul Jenny Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Robert Kalutkiewicz Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Rod Robinson Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Ryan Hays Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Ryan Kean Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Stephanie Hogue Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Stephanie Jenkins Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Tarek Kamil Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Thomas Williams Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Tim Schigel Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Warren Weber Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Sharpened Focus. Stronger Outcomes. Board Member

Demo Nights & Showcases Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$449K

Peter Blackshaw

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Peter Blackshaw	CEO - Term Ended	$432,593	$16,000	$448,593	40
Joseph Kropp	CEO	$356,364	$41,376	$397,740	40
Lauren Boehmker	Executive Director	$228,584	$23,929	$252,513	40
Max Dworin	VP Cintrifuse Capital	$175,915	$29,214	$205,129	40
Mark Wood	Director Venture Capital	$171,857	$17,755	$189,612	40
Santiago Garcia	Principal Cintrifuse Capital	$163,242	$9,632	$172,874	40
Abby Grimm	Director Experience And Community	$151,900	$16,235	$168,135	40
Emily Easley	Senior Associate	$116,421	$12,132	$128,553	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Peter Blackshaw	CEO	$417,381	$27,863	$445,244	40
Lauren Boehmker	Controller	$197,090	$22,147	$219,237	40
Joseph Kropp	Managing Director Cintrifuse Capital	$192,029	$20,895	$212,924	40
Donna Zarring	Director Of Development	$184,346	$28,549	$212,895	40
Alisa Smith	Director Venture Services	$199,690	$2,329	$202,019	40
Mark Wood	Director Startup Services	$163,090	$25,442	$188,532	40
Santiago Garcia	Principal Cintrifuse Capital Funds	$150,554	$5,825	$156,379	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Peter Blackshaw	CEO	$417,013	$21,527	$438,540	40
Alisa Smith	Director	$186,600	$2,573	$189,173	40
Lauren Nicole Boehmker	Employee	$142,896	$9,368	$152,264	40
Mark Wood	Manager	$137,514	$12,551	$150,065	40
Donna Zaring	Employee	$144,583	$2,344	$146,927	40
Juan S Garcia Serrano	Employee	$0	$2,336	$2,336	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Peter Blackshaw	CEO	$419,749	$12,290	$432,039	40
Sarah Anderson	Fund Manager	$345,000	$25,734	$370,734	40
Eric Weissmann	Vice Presid	$205,000	$20,940	$225,940	40
John Stieger	COO	$159,375	$21,003	$180,378	40
Alisa Smith	Director	$169,000	$9,727	$178,727	40
Mark Wood	Manager	$106,575	$8,202	$114,777	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Peter Blackshaw	Key Employee - CEO	$425,278	$17,174	$442,452	40
Sarah Anderson	Key Employee - Fund Manage	$359,458	$25,083	$384,541	2
Nick Faulkner	Fund Principal	$184,127	$11,961	$196,088	2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$429K

Total Forgiven

$434K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$428,700

Forgiven

Forgiven: $433,761 100%

Approved Apr 15, 2020

Lender PNC Bank, National Association

Jobs Reported 18

Forgiven On Jun 29, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$200K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

$150K

Cincinnati Regional Business Committee

$50K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Cintrifuse

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(513) 246-2700

Social

Visit Website

1311 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cintrifuse

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Research Needs

Build Partnerships

Implement Programs

Track Progress

Programs and Initiatives

Programatic Support

To Further The Organizations Purpose.

Support Services

Team & Leadership

Mark Wood

Abby Grimm

Doug Fleming

Max Dworin

Rachel Carota

Joseph Delworth

Evan Garcia

Ilana Habib

Kate Hursh-Wogenstahl

Sydnee Jackson

Madeline Martini

Kyndal Michel Marks

Emma O’Dell

Claire Prather

Andrew Sakemiller

Jordan Scruggs

Nate Sowder

Taylor Wallbrech

David Walters

Peter Blackshaw

Joseph Kropp

Lauren Boehmker

Santiago Garcia

Emily Easley

Milestones

Organization Founded

Leadership Development

Community Impact

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Disregarded Entities

Taxable Partnership

Taxable Corp Trust

Contact

Email

Phone

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