Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
To provide cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military.
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc at a glance
In short: Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $20,412 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $4,847,174
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $493,626
- -72.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $105,154
- +366.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,202,132
- +95.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Cell Phones For Soldiers Mobile
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Amount
$0 (Free smartphone + 1 year unlimited service)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Evergreen Program
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Amount
$25/month - $120/month (discounted veteran rates)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Helping Heroes Home
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it reported $20K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K9 for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | General Grant Donation | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,847,174 | $493,626 | $2,202,132 | $20,412 | Total only | $105,154 |
| 2023 | $6,607,890 | $1,780,216 | $1,126,398 | $14,158 | Total only | $22,562 |
| 2022 | $6,377,762 | $2,628,115 | $883,105 | $12,500 | 1 | $22,505 |
| 2021 | $3,857,006 | $1,248,550 | $594,233 | $52,500 | 4 | $11,140 |
| 2020 | $3,224,670 | $988,812 | $339,262 | $1,000 | Total only | $13,085 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc is led by Robert Bergquist Jr., Founder & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Bergquist Jr.
Founder & President
Executive Director → Founder, 2022
Founder → Founder & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Gordon Simonson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $167K (2024)
Gail Bergquist
Board Member
Treasurer → Clerk, 2022
Clerk → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Angie Kenworthy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Bennet
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lt Col David Hencke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Preis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Tinkham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert M. Bergquist (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Keara Napoli (2023) — Secretary, Clerk & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $167K, to Gordon Simonson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
How much does Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc give each year?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $14K in grants paid.
How large is Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $494K.
What is Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Austin, TX. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc operate?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada.
What is Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc's EIN?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1343425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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