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Start It Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $591K. Annual income is reported at $303K. Total assets have grown from $493K in 2013 to $601K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and New York. According to available records, Start It Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $57K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $27K and $30K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and New York and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Start It Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, CA.
Start It Foundation has distributed a total of $57K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
Start It Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Start It Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Robert Cheung | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$41K
Total Assets
$601K
Fair Market Value
$634K
Net Worth
$601K
Grants Paid
$26K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$31K
Total: $591K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$57K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Theatre AssociationRising Star program | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Village TheatreVillage Beta Series fund | Issaquah, WA | $4K | 2022 |
| The Carl Safina Center IncThe Adventures of Pili | Setauket, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Seattle Theatre GroupNew works program | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2022 |
| Experience Learning CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Theatre Development Fund IncSensory friendly Broadway performances for autistic and other special needs children fund | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Flight FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Tukwila, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Federation IncPuerto Rico recovery fund | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| The Actors Fund Of AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Pacific Science Center FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Santa Clara Foster & Adoptive Parents AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| A Broader Way FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights Aids IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Living Computer Museum & LabsGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $771 | 2020 |
| Equity In Education CoalitionGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2020 |
| Broadway Bound Childrens TheatreGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2020 |