Running Start
- Assets
- $198.5k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8666097
Organization Overview
Running Start is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Running Start employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Running Start is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Running Start generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RUNNING START IS A NONPARTISAN NONPROFIT THAT TRAINS YOUNG WOMEN TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM - RUNNING START'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WAS TRADITIONALLY A WEEKLONG IN-PERSON PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN A MONTH-LONG VIRTUAL PROGRAM. IN BOTH FORMATS, 50-80 PARTICIPANTS LEARN LEADERSHIP AND CAMPAIGN SKILLS FROM 100+ SPEAKERS, TRAINERS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE WORKING WITH A TEAM ON A CAMPAIGN SIMULATION. 90% OF HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ALUMS SAID THEIR TRAINING GAVE THEM CONFIDENCE TO BELIEVE THAT THEY WOULD BE QUALIFIED TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN THE FUTURE. NOTABLE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ALUM ABRAR OMEISH (D) BECAME THE YOUNGEST-EVER ELECTED OFFICIAL IN VIRGINIA AND ONE OF THE FIRST MUSLIM WOMEN ELECTED IN VIRGINIA. SHE SERVES ON THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
ELECT HER - ELECT HER IS A DAYLONG TRAINING FOR COLLEGE WOMEN ON HOW TO RUN FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND BEYOND. IT IS HELD IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 88% OF ELECT HER ALUMS WHO RAN FOR OFFICE REPORTED THAT THEIR TRAINING INFORMED THEIR CAMPAIGN STRATEGY. EACH YEAR, 50 ELECT HER TRAININGS ARE HELD AROUND THE COUNTRY. SINCE 2009 500+ ELECT HER TRAININGS HAVE BEEN HELD, IN 43 STATES AND 9 COUNTRIES, WITH 168+ PARTNERS, FOR 17,500+ PARTICIPANTS. NOTABLE ELECT HER ALUM ALLYSON CARPENTER (I) BECAME THE YOUNGEST-EVER ELECTED OFFICIAL IN WASHINGTON, DC AS AN ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONER. SHE WAS LATER ELECTED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP - THE CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP INCLUDES A SEMESTER-LONG INTERNSHIP WITH A WOMAN IN CONGRESS, FREE FULLY FURNISHED GROUP HOUSING ON CAPITOL HILL, A LIVING STIPEND, AND TRAVEL TO AND FROM WASHINGTON, DC. PARTICIPANTS PRACTICE REAL-WORLD CAMPAIGN SKILLS THROUGH A CAMPAIGN SIMULATION AND GET WEEKLY TRAINING ON HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE FROM MENTORS AND ALUMS. 85% OF FELLOWSHIP ALUMS SAY THEIR TRAINING HELPED THEM BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN SPEAK ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES ON BEHALF OF OTHERS. WITH WALMART'S PARTNERSHIP, RUNNING START HAS TRAINED 153 CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWS WHO HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE OFFICES OF 85+ WOMEN IN CONGRESS. NOTABLE CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP ALUM AVERY BOURNE (R) IS THE YOUNGEST-EVER ELECTED OFFICIAL IN ILLINOIS. SHE REPRESENTS THE 95TH DISTRICT IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND RECENTLY RAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susannah Wellford Ceo, Founder & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $128,849 |
Angela Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Tasha Cole Democratic Cochair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alethia Jackson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sabrina Schaeffer Republican Cochair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosemary Becchi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $250,320 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $117,227 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $666,917 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $88,452 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,034,464 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $78,275 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,112,739 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,125 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,132 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,513 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $486,167 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,829 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,618 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,819 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,570 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,815 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,728 |
| Information technology | $30,617 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,374 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,090 |
| All other expenses | $1,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,096,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,002 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,523 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,075 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $54,543 |
| Other assets | $10,852 |
| Total assets | $198,495 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,415 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $97,200 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $107,615 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $90,880 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $198,495 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Running Start has recieved totaling $124,036.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,393 |
Asia Group Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP WITHIN POLITICS. | $35,000 |
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
American Council Of Life Insurance Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Heart Sing Chevy Chase, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $7,500 |
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP FOR RUNNING START'S 2021 YOUNG WOMEN TO WATCH AWARDS ON APRIL 28, 2021. | $2,500 |
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