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Michael Rao

Chair · Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Activation Capital

Chair at Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Activation Capital. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 6 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Roles reported
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Reported as Chair of Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Activation Capital, based in Richmond, VA.
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Also listed as Director of Virginia Business Higher Education Council, uncompensated.
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Also listed as Ex-Officio of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Foundation, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
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Organizations

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Virginia Business Higher Education Council Director · $1.4M revenue · Colonial Hgts, VATO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF VIRGINIA'S PUBLIC COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND THEIR FUNDING BY STATE GOVERNMENT, TO HAVE A…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Venture Richmond INC Director · $13.7M revenue · Richmond, VAVENTURE RICHMOND ENGAGES BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN PARTNERING WITH THE CITY TO ENHANCE THE VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY DOWNTOWN,…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Rva Hampton Roads Mega Region Collaborative Director · $771K revenue · Richmond, VAIMPROVE THE ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN THE RVA AND 757 REGIONS.Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Activation Capital Chair · $1.5M revenue · Richmond, VAVIRGINIA BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PARK (THE ACTIVATION COUNCIL), AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED COMMUNITY , WILL PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP AND…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Foundation Ex-Officio · $5.6M revenue · Richmond, VATHE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ASSIST, SUPPORT AND FOSTER THE ACTIVITIES AND MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Northern Virginia Technology Council INC Director · $3.7M revenue · Falls Church, VAADVOCATE OF TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.Filed FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Other people named Michael Rao

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Michael Rao 3 organizations · Washington, DCAmerican Council on Education

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