Start International is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Start International employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Start International 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, Start International generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $870.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ENHANCING SCIENTIFIC CAPACITY TO INSPIRE INFORMED ACTION ON GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
START FACILITATES A WIDE VARIETY OF RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO BUILD SCIENTIFIC CAPACITY AND PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH IN THE GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH COMMUNITIES OF AFRICA AND ASIA-PACIFIC. WE WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WITH EMPHASIS ON A RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, LAND USE/LANDCOVER CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, URBAN RESILIENCE, HUMAN HEALTH, WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY, AND REGIONAL CLIMATE MODELING AND CLIMATE SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR 2021 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Padgham Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $154,771 |
Sarah Schweizer Director Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $105,857 |
Barbara Ryan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Alain Bourke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roseanne Diab Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lars Ribbe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $507,881 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $396,598 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $904,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $38,823 |
Investment income | $850 |
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 | $1,018,936 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $49,312 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $293,935 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,681 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $108,080 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,021 |
Other employee benefits | $60,359 |
Payroll taxes | $27,900 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,869 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $251,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,695 |
Information technology | $12,492 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $345 |
Travel | $1,090 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,183 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,477 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $870,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,372,429 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $184,014 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,950 |
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 | $7,245 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,565,638 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,053 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $445,492 |
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 | $547,545 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,018,093 |
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 | $1,565,638 |
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