Start It Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-1164217 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$742K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5Th Avenue Theatre Association | Seattle, WA | Rising Star Project | $5,000 |
| Seattle Theatre Group | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Experience Learning Community | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Village Theatre | Issaquah, WA | Village Theater New Works | $2,000 |
| Pacific Science Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Book-It Repertory Theatre | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Flight Foundation | Tukwila, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund Inc | New York, NY | Sensory friendly Broadway performances for autistic and other special needs children | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara Foster & Adoptive Parents Association | San Jose, CA | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| A Broader Way Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Safina Center | Setauket, NY | General & Unrestricted | $388 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,888 | 15 |
| 2024 | $20,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1164217
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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