Sabre Finance, operating under the name Venture South, is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Venture South employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Venture South is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Venture South generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $800.7k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 48.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES, PARTICULARLY THOSE LOCATING OR WISHING TO LOCATE IN DISTRESSED AREAS OF ALABAMA IN GENERAL AND THE BIRMINGHAM REGION SPECIFICALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES, PARTICULARLY THOSE LOCATING OR WISHING TO LOCATE IN DISTRESSED AREAS OF ALABAMA IN GENERAL AND THE BIRMINGHAM REGION SPECIFICALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ray Morris PHD CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Brian O'dell CFO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
T Ray Mauldin Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Byram President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Akhlaque Haque PHD Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Ball Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,119,347 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $272,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,391,347 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $301,529 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $24,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$25,938 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,695,074 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $384,296 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $79,215 |
Payroll taxes | $30,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,860 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $150 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,318 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,930 |
Travel | $1,666 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $41,869 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,911 |
All other expenses | $18,593 |
Total functional expenses | $800,688 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,511,306 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $52,070 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,406,331 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,789 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,014 |
Total assets | $6,233,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,158 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,998,471 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,041,629 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $856,524 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,335,357 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,233,510 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sabre Finance has recieved totaling $260,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: 2021 SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT GRANT | $260,000 |
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Metro Atlanta Host Committee Inc Atlanta, GA | $222,399 | $14,582,853 |
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Tampa, FL | $9,049,029 | $16,723,785 |
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Mobile, AL | $10,162,715 | $18,722,811 |
Discover Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $6,257,115 | $17,672,568 |
Step Up Suncoast Inc Sarasota, FL | $3,209,226 | $16,919,808 |
Atlanta Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc Atlanta, GA | $20,280,984 | $17,066,911 |
Memphis Convention And Visitors Bureau Memphis, TN | $38,589,779 | $17,172,027 |
Tennessee Technology Development Corporation Nashville, TN | $18,062,853 | $12,109,273 |
Riverfront Development Corporation Memphis, TN | $39,591,502 | $20,233,137 |
Chattanooga Area Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Chattanooga, TN | $6,892,228 | $12,124,566 |
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