TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce
of the United States Inc

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)75 Valencia Avenue 703
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Coral Gables, FL33134

D Employer identification number

65-0282287

E Telephone number

(305) 307-8393

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Provides support and consulting to the Venezuelan business community
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 The chamber is dedicated to supporting professional organizations and public and private entities in fostering the advancement of Venezuelan entrepreneurs and businessmen within the United States. The aim is to facilitate their integration into the local community and enhance their visibility and influence. Through various initiatives and partnerships, it strives to empower Venezuelan entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social landscape of their adopted country. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Frank Carreo President	0	0
Humberto Jovanovic Vice President	0	0
Juan Carlos Fernandez Second VP	0	0
Maria Angelica Berrizbeitia Treasurer	0	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $9211
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $5774
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $583
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1646
Other Expenses.1	Bad Debt $2350
Other Expenses.2	Bank Charges $1695
Other Expenses.3	Dues and subscriptions $700
Other Expenses.4	Meals $148
Other Expenses.5	Licenses and Permits $61
Other Expenses.6	Other Business Expenses $15
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $6250 Accounts Receivable - Ending $650
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $860
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $10050 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $9211

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $5774

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $583

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1646

Other Expenses.1

Bad Debt $2350

Other Expenses.2

Bank Charges $1695

Other Expenses.3

Dues and subscriptions $700

Other Expenses.4

Meals $148

Other Expenses.5

Licenses and Permits $61

Other Expenses.6

Other Business Expenses $15

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $6250 Accounts Receivable - Ending $650

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $860

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $10050 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	64,388
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	62,552
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	74,544
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	-11,992
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	52,396

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	13,262
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	28,086
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	41,348

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	23017517
Software Version:	2023v5.0

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	2,562
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	6,400
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	7,910
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	79
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	22,183
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	39,134

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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