Who is eligible for services

Eligibility criteria vary by program and may include income limits, geographic residency requirements, or specific demographic characteristics. Interested individuals should contact the organization directly to determine qualification for specific services.

How to access programs

Access typically begins with an initial contact via phone, email, or in-person visit to discuss needs and available services. Staff provide intake assessment, explain program requirements, and guide individuals through enrollment or application processes.

What services are free

Many programs operate on sliding fee scales based on income, while others are provided at no cost to eligible participants. Specific fee structures vary by program type and funding sources supporting service delivery.

How the organization is funded

Revenue comes from multiple sources including government grants, private donations, foundation support, program fees, and other funding mechanisms. Diversified funding ensures program stability and allows organization to serve community needs consistently.

Mhub

Chicago, IL · Founded 2013

Manufacturing innovation center accelerating product development and commercialization

Primary audience

Community Members

Work area

Social Services

Topic

Community Support

Contact

Haven Allen

Website Contact

About Organization

mHUB enables U.S. hardtech innovation and commercialization by fueling collaboration and providing an accessible, hyper-resourced environment to develop physical products, connecting entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and capital in one purpose-built space. Based in Chicago, IL, the innovation center generates $18.8 million in annual revenue with 43 staff supporting startups and established companies.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$18.8M

+106.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$9.2M

+12.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$50.0M

+433% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+10.3% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$18,808,429	$9,195,037	$49,982,089	43
2022	$9,116,950	$8,178,780	$9,378,153	39
2020	$5,944,206	$6,357,610	$2,471,913	23
2019	$4,253,679	$5,537,170	$2,619,108	22
2018	$3,601,090	$4,202,751	$2,032,432	27

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

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners
04

Evaluate Impact

Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Mhub

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Mhub.

Contact the team Contact

Haven Allen

Chief Executive Officer & President

Full-time

Compensation: $272,543

Thierry Van Landegem

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $175,630

William Fienup

VP Of Innovation Services & Vice President

Full-time

Compensation: $174,388

Allison Winstel

Chief Of Staff

Full-time

Compensation: $140,087

Binyomin Berlin

Director Of Corporate Partnerships

Full-time

Compensation: $119,293

Shannon McGhee

VP Of Programs And Engagement

Full-time

Compensation: $122,192

Kevin Willer

Chairperson

0 hrs/week

Meredith O'Connor

Vice Chairperson

0 hrs/week

Milestones

2013

Organization Founded

2013

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Manas Mehandru Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer 49.00 hrs/week · $223,956

Melissa Lederer Chief Experience Officer & Secretary 45.00 hrs/week · $217,319

Corey Ryan Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Don McNeill Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Edward Coleman Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Erin Guthrie Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Garth Walker Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Jacob Babcock Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Jeff Malehorn Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Jeffrey Margolis Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Jian Cao Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Karen Kerr Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Laura Ferris Anderson Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Mark Karasek Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Mark Tebbe Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Megan Clifford Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Michon Ellis Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Nancy Sullivan Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Nicole Stevenson Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Nicole Wolter Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Robert Weissbourd Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Steve Koch Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Steven Kase Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Thomas Simeone Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Ushma Kriplani Board Director 0.20 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$290K

Haven Allen

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Haven Allen	Chief Executive Officer & President	$272,543	$17,257	$289,800	40
Manas Mehandru	Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer	$223,956	$9,548	$233,504	49
Melissa Lederer	Chief Experience Officer & Secretary	$217,319	$14,330	$231,649	45
William Fienup	VP Of Innovation Services & Vice President	$174,388	$6,713	$181,101	40
Thierry Van Landegem	Executive Director	$175,630	$4,457	$180,087	40
Allison Winstel	Chief Of Staff	$140,087	$7,265	$147,352	40
Shannon Mcghee	VP Of Programs And Engagement	$122,192	$5,653	$127,845	40
Binyomin Berlin	Director Of Corporate Partnerships	$119,293	—	$119,293	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Haven Allen	Cheif Executive Officer, Co-Founder, President	$327,565	$20,692	$348,257	40
Melissa Lederer	Chief Experience Officer & Secretary	$249,182	$14,742	$263,924	40
Manas Mehandru	Chief Operating Offcier & Treasurer	$250,304	$10,301	$260,605	40
Thierry Van Landegem	Executive Director	$178,176	$3,910	$182,086	40
William Fienup	VP Of Innovation Services, Co-Founder	$142,925	$5,530	$148,455	40
Heather Walsh	Executive Director	$134,237	$3,940	$138,177	40
Shannon Mcghee	VP Of Programs & Engagement	$114,379	$5,215	$119,594	40
Ben Berlin	Director Of Corporate Partnerships	$118,507	—	$118,507	40
Elizabeth Lemos	Accounting Manager	$103,482	$4,018	$107,500	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Haven Allen	Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder & President	$271,101	$18,718	$289,819	40
Melissa Lederer	Chief Experience Officer & Secretary	$191,372	$17,981	$209,353	40
Manas Mehandru	Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer	$197,939	$9,283	$207,222	40
Bill Fienup	Director Of Innovation Services And Co-Founder & Vice President	$110,946	$4,483	$115,429	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Haven Allen	Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder	$235,116	$17,370	$252,486	40
Manas Mehandru	Chief Operating Officer	$201,513	$10,296	$211,809	40
Melissa Lederer	Chief Commercial Officer	$156,882	$15,611	$172,493	40
Bill Fienup	Director Of Innovation Services And Co-Founder	$97,177	$5,989	$103,166	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Haven Allen	Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder	$185,000	$16,266	$201,266	40
Manas Mehandru	Chief Operating Officer	$155,000	$15,475	$170,475	40

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$3K Total Given

Democratic $3,150 (97%)

Other/PAC $100 (3%)

23 Contributions

$141 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

4 Individual Donors

Jacob Ringer 4 contributions • $500 avg

$2,000

Haven Allen 14 contributions • $64 avg

$900

Allison Winstel 1 contribution • $250 avg

$250

Kimberly Blomquist 4 contributions • $25 avg

$100

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Haven Allen with 14 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Jacob Ringer at $500 each

🎯

Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $1,250

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$20K

14% of loan

Loan Count

Loan Details

$150,000

Subsidy: $20,430

Date May 18, 2020

Location Chicago, IL

Borrower mHUB

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$610K Grants Received

3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total

The Chicago Community Trust

$350K

New Venture Fund

$250K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$10K

The Chicago Community Trust New Venture Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$2.8M Total Obligated

$2.8M Total Amount

1 Awards

1 Agency

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
Commerce	067906320	PROJECT GRANT (B)		$2,778,395

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Mhub

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(312) 248-8701

Social

Visit Website

1623 W Fulton St Chicago, IL 60612

Mhub

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Programs

Outreach Services

Resource Development

Team & Leadership

Haven Allen

Thierry Van Landegem

William Fienup

Allison Winstel

Binyomin Berlin

Shannon McGhee

Kevin Willer

Meredith O'Connor

Milestones

Organization Founded

Financial Growth

Program Expansion

Continued Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Loan Details

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

Taxable Partnership

Federal Funding

Awards

Contact

Email

Phone

Social