TO PROVIDE COST-FREE COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY FUNDING TO ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-26.6% YoY
Revenue
$494K
-72.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$105K
+366.1% YoY
Expenses
$2.2M
+95.5% YoY
About Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, 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. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,847,174 | $6,607,890 | $6,377,762 |
| Revenue | $493,626 | $1,780,216 | $2,628,115 |
| Expenses | $2,202,132 | $1,126,398 | $883,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,154 | $22,562 | $22,505 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
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 / Open
Evergreen Program
CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS INC
Amount
$25/month - $120/month (discounted veteran rates)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Helping Heroes Home
CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL BERGQUIST | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | — |
| LT COL DAVID HENCKE RETIRED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGIE KENWORTHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PREIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE TINKHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BERGQUIST JR | FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT | 40 | $132,250 |
| DONALD BENNET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GORDON SIMONSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $166,667 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc?
Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc?
As of 2024, Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc holds $4.8M in total assets with $494K in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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