Defy Ventures Inc

Organization Overview

Defy Ventures Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Defy Ventures Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defy Ventures Inc 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 12/2022, Defy Ventures Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SHIFT MINDSETS AND GIVE PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES THEIR BEST SHOT AT A SECOND CHANCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WE'RE PROUD OF DEFY'S RESULTS AND ARE EXCITED TO SHOW SUPPORTERS THE RESULTS OF THEIR INVESTMENT OF TIME AND FUNDING. SINCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR PROGRAM IN JANUARY 2012, DEFY HAS:1.SERVED MORE THAN 6,900 ENTREPRENEURS IN TRAINING (EITS) IN OUR IN-PRISON AND POST-RELEASE PROGRAM. EITS COMPLETE A RIGOROUS SIX- TO NINE-MONTH CURRICULUM CULMINATING IN A BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION AND GRADUATION AS PART OF THE IN-PRISON PROGRAM. THE POST-RELEASE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND A BUSINESS INCUBATOR.2.ENGAGED 7,200+ EXECUTIVE VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS FROM HEDGE FUNDS, INVESTMENT BANKS, VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY FIRMS, FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES. VOLUNTEERS SERVED AS BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION JUDGES, MENTORS, AND RESUME COACHES.3.GROWN TO SERVE IN SEVEN STATES (NY, CT, NJ, CA, IL, WI, AND WA).4.SECURED NINE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS TO SOURCE AND PROVIDE JOBS FOR RELEASED EITS WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR IN-PRISON PROGRAM.5.RECORDED A ONE YEAR RECIDIVISM RATE OF LESS THAN 10%.6.RECORDED AN 84% EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR RELEASED EITS WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR PROGRAM.7.LAUNCHED 175+ BUSINESSES, INCLUDING INCORPORATION AND SEED FUNDING.8.RAISED OVER $36.5 MILLION IN PRIVATE & PUBLIC FUNDING SINCE INCEPTION (2010).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Garofolo
CFO
$146,354
Andrew Glazier
President & CEO
$120,954
Julie Jackson-Forsberg
Vp, Learning
$110,616
Quan Huynh
Executive Director, Southern Ca
$108,245
Christine Castillo
Vp, Programs
$105,597
Brian Korb
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$26,500
Related organizations$0
Government grants $444,792
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,645,067
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,116,359
Total Program Service Revenue$68,524
Investment income $11,606
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,383
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,223,061

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Defy Ventures Inc has awarded $53,650 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHASE 1 SOLUTIONS

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$10,250

CREATE SHOP INC

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$7,000

GOTHAM PRODUCE CORP

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$5,100

PRISON BARS INC

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$15,000

RHYME ANTICS INC

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$6,200

THE CLEANED SPACE LLC

PURPOSE: Business plan competition award

$10,100
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