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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, Venture South generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 61.2% 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
2022
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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Jim Byram President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
T Ray Mauldin Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Akhlaque Haque PHD Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Ball Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Crane Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Reynolds Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,113,555 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $320,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,433,555 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $297,616 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,042 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,767,213 |
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 | $583,808 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $70,071 |
Payroll taxes | $8,543 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,213 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,428 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,723 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $41,607 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,203 |
Travel | $3,361 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $23,474 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,047 |
All other expenses | $13,018 |
Total functional expenses | $1,301,668 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,970,484 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $333,192 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $4,628,364 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,932,040 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,626 |
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 | $3,183,608 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,251,234 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,802,029 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,878,777 |
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 | $6,932,040 |