Venture Off is located in Colorado Springs, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Venture Off employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Venture Off 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 12/2023, Venture Off generated $419.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $358.0k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF VENTURE OFF IS TO PARTNER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT TO IGNITE A PASSION FOR JESUS THROUGH WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS IN FOUR WAYS: LOCAL DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS FOR BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS THAT COMBINES DISCIPLESHIP AND ADVENTURE TRAINING, TAKING ORGANIZATIONS OF WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, TRAINING AND CERTIFYING THE NEXT GENERATION, AND USING ADVENTURE AS A VEHICLE OF MINISTERING THE GOSPEL IN INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN THE THIRD YEAR OF VENTURE OFF, WE ORGANIZED AND GUIDED 200+ PEOPLE OUT INTO THE WILDERNESS TO ENGAGE THEM IN CHALLENGING, LIFE-CHANGING ADVENTURES. DURING OUR TIME, WE DISCIPLED, TRAINED, ENCOURAGED, AND CHALLENGED PARTICIPANTS USING GOD'S WILDERNESS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP MORE FULLY AS LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chad Tabor Director | 40 | $43,077 | |
Jeff Cooper Founder/chairman | Trustee | 40 | $39,676 |
Karen Woodyard Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Cooper Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Carter 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,429 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,429 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $342,204 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $419,633 |
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. | $82,753 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,376 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $89,806 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,675 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $585 |
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 | $102,505 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,427 |
Office expenses | $100 |
Information technology | $7,094 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,631 |
Travel | $16,141 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $7,928 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,720 |
Insurance | $13,579 |
All other expenses | -$116 |
Total functional expenses | $358,041 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,844 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $900 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $213 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,880 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $106,837 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $295 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $295 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,542 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $106,837 |