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← STARTUP GAME CHANGER

Form 990-EZ for tax year 2024

Filed by STARTUP GAME CHANGER.

Totals

Total revenue
$5,474
Total expenses
$6,087
Contributions and grants received
not reported
Grants paid
not reported
Program service revenue
$5,450
Membership dues (line 3)
not reported
Investment income (line 4)
$24
Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
not reported
Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
not reported
Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
not reported
Other revenue (line 8)
not reported
Total assets, end of year
$7,887
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,500
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$613
Program service expenses (Part III)
not reported

Mission and programs · 2024

Primary exempt purpose

Our primary exempt purpose is to provide free and affordable program services to startup founders and entrepreneurs who would otherwise face high consultancy fees. We aim to support their journey by offering resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship to help them succeed.

  • Startup Pulse Podcast:Activities Conducted: Weekly podcast called Startup Pulse, where startup founders share their ideas and entrepreneurial journeys, and connect with angel investors.Participants: Guest speakers, including startup investors, founders, and ecosystem service providers. We also conduct Pitching Masterclasses and an AMA Series with experts in various startup-related fields.Location: Online, conducted via Zoom.Frequency: Weekly event.Fees: Free for attendees and listeners.Time and Resources: Accounts for 25% of the organization's time.

  • Startup Game Changer Summit:Activities Conducted: A summit for startup founders and investors.Participants: Startup founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capital firms, and service providers.Location: Various cities in Southern California, including Garden Grove, Cerritos, and Tustin.Frequency: Quarterly event.Fees: Admission fees range from $20 to $50, depending on the participant's role.Time and Resources: Accounts for 40% of the organization's time each quarter.Furthering Exempt Purposes: This summit empowers entrepreneurs by providing a platform for networking, education, and access to potential investors, fostering business growth and innovation.

  • Startup Mentorship:Activities Conducted: Startup Mentorship Program, which is expected to start six to eight months from now.Participants: Startup founders, entrepreneurs, and mentors.Location: Online and at physical locations.Frequency: Monthly activity.Fees: A $25 fee to offset program costs.Time and Resources: Accounts for 40% of the organization's time.Furthering Exempt Purposes: The mentorship program provides tailored guidance to entrepreneurs, helping them overcome challenges and achieve business success.

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part IV

  • Anshuman Sinha

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0.5
  • Ashish Saboo

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0
  • Shankar Ram

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Compensation
    $0
    Benefit plans
    not reported
    Expense account
    not reported
    Hours/week
    0

Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990_ez
Tax year
2024
Filed
7 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202513119349200711

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