Starting Line Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 81-1425748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$279K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Foundation | New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Impact on Education | louisville, CO | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Community Food Share | Louisville, CO | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| donors choose | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Roots Music Project | Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $10,799 |
| There With Care - Boulder | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Colorado Chautauqua | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Growing Gardens | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy | Mountain View, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cal Wood Education Center | Jamestown, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Via Mobility Services | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| E-Town | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Boulder County Farmers Market | Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| stanford jazz workshop | Stanford, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Presenting Denver | Denver, CO | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $279,299 | 22 |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1425748
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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