Bronze Valley Corp is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2023, Bronze Valley Corp employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bronze Valley Corp is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Bronze Valley Corp generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BRONZE VALLEY'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH THAT BENEFITS ITS TARGETED GROUP (UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS) BY PROVIDING VENTURE CAPITAL TO EARLY STAGE COMPANIES, OFFERINGDEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING ACCELERATOR PROGRAMMING AND OTHER ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, BRONZE VALLEY MADE NEW OR ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS IN ELEVEN EARLY-STAGE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, GENERALLY FOUNDED BY UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS. THE INVESTMENTS EXPANDED BRONZE VALLEY'S PORTFOLIO TO 33 COMPANIES COVERING THE SOUTHEAST, SOUTHWEST, MID-ATLANTIC, AND MIDWEST REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY. BRONZE VALLEY DEVELOPED A PLATFORM OF SERVICES WHICH IS REFERRED TO AS THE BRONZE VALLEY VENTURELAB DESIGNED TO FURTHER SUPPORT ITS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES AND/OR POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
April Benetollo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Hamilton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Herschell Hamilton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Houston Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobbie Knight Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Barker Board 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 | $604,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,236,134 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,840,634 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $41,820 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,883,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,250 |
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 | $368,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,115 |
Payroll taxes | $28,982 |
Fees for services: Management | $300,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,545 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,085 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $280,919 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,584 |
Office expenses | $3,128 |
Information technology | $52,661 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,312 |
Travel | $14,373 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $10,688 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,209 |
All other expenses | $7,504 |
Total functional expenses | $2,416,137 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,553,445 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $104,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $759,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $4,241,052 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $68,624 |
Total assets | $7,726,895 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,597 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $447,978 |
Other liabilities | $57,688 |
Total liabilities | $589,263 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $7,137,632 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,726,895 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bronze Valley Corp has awarded $50,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LIFESTAGES PURPOSE: Minority Start-up grant | $10,000 |
WUDERWOOD PURPOSE: Minority Start-up grant | $10,000 |
ZISCUIT PURPOSE: Minority Start-up grant | $10,000 |
CITY DETECT INC PURPOSE: Minority Start-up grant | $10,000 |
PEAKU PURPOSE: Minority Start-up grant | $10,000 |