EIN 45-4000615

Switchboard Ventures

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Switchboard Ventures provides capital investments and business consulting services to start-ups in developing countries with the aim of benefiting the poor distressed and underprivileged. The organization has provided capital investments to around 40 different organizations or individuals, while also offering consulting services in various areas of business formation and operation. Switchboard Ventures is located in Sugar Land, TX.
Total revenues
$233,396
2023
Total expenses
$848,398
2023
Total assets
$424,399
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Switchboard Ventures

Business consulting services: Switchboard Ventures provided consulting services in different areas of business formation and operation for organizations and or individuals looking to start businesses that benefit the poor distressed and underprivileged in developing countries around the world. Switchboard Ventures provided consulting activities that serve to provide business acumen to entrepreneurs looking to start businesses in developing nations or existing businesses looking for strategic direction in a certain business discipline such as marketing business development accounting finance etc. The objective is for Switchboard Ventures consulting services to spur business creation and growth thus creating jobs distributing goods and creating services that serve to enhance dignity of the individual and the state of the target communities.
Investment capital: Switchboard Ventures provided capital investments to business start-ups in developing countries in order to benefit the poor distressed and underprivileged. Capital investments have been made to around 40 different organizations or individuals living in burma pakistan turkey etc. These organizations and individuals would not otherwise be able to obtain funds because of the financial risks involved in establishing and operating enterprises in these communities or because of their membership in minority or other disadvantaged groups. By providing capital we hope to either help struggling small businesses or help create new ones. The creation of jobs and the provision of basic goods and services for struggling communities villages groups through business can rejuvenate areas and provide multiple individuals with both support and dignity.

Who funds Switchboard Ventures

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$6,000

Personnel at Switchboard Ventures

NameTitleCompensation
Michael CoxPresident$90,000
Keith TroyerSecretary Treasurer and Director$0
Travis CardwellVice President and Director$0

Financials for Switchboard Ventures

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$233,396
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$233,396

Form 990s for Switchboard Ventures

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-12-28990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
16107 Kensington Dr Suite 276
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Fort Bend County, TX
Website URL
switchboardventures.org/ 
Phone
(713) 305-9869
IRS details
EIN
45-4000615
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
Parent/child status
Independent
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