Winston Starts is located in Winstonsalem, NC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Winston Starts employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Winston Starts 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, Winston Starts generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE THE FUTURE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF WINSTON-SALEM, TRIAD AND NORTH CAROLINA BY: PROVIDING INTENSE, INSPIRING, AND DURATION-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR STARTUPS WITH NATIONALLY SCALABLE BUSINESS MODELS. COLLABORATING WITH OTHER STARTUP SUPPORT ENTERPRISES ACROSS THE TRIAD AND THE STATE TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED TRELLIS OF STARTUP SUPPORT. PROMOTING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE TO START UP COMPANIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Boles President | Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
Elizabeth Brown Vice President | Officer | 40 | $99,500 |
John C Whitaker Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald E Flow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven A Lineberger Former President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,424,494 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $484,584 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,424,494 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $122,899 |
Investment income | $11 |
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 | $1,547,404 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $148,133 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,365 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,488 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $77,526 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,688 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $34,303 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $735,019 |
Travel | $1,058 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,537 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,063 |
Insurance | $3,286 |
All other expenses | $2,078 |
Total functional expenses | $1,275,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,832 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $271,478 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,784 |
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 | $1,581,812 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $94,657 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,039,563 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,854 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $89,223 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $158,077 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,881,486 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,039,563 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Winston Starts has recieved totaling $80,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Millennium Fund Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR START-UP BUSINESS RECRUITMENT | $60,000 |
North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: SUPPORTING PROGRAM TO HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY IN WINSTON-SALEM | $10,000 |
Twin City Development Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership Greenville, SC | $4,506,207 | $8,798,009 |
Norfolk State University Research And Innovation Foundation Norfolk, VA | $25,278,732 | $5,808,933 |
Black Girl Ventures Foundation Fort Belvoir, VA | $2,941,094 | $3,288,394 |
Brightbridge Inc Chattanooga, TN | $120,622,501 | $3,473,186 |
National Institute Of Minority Economic Development Durham, NC | $8,985,701 | $1,722,745 |
Winston Starts Winstonsalem, NC | $2,039,563 | $1,547,404 |
Wilmington Business Development Wilmington, NC | $1,640,676 | $1,342,071 |
Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Developoment Councils Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,397,364 | $1,303,584 |
Provident Business Financial Services Inc West Columbia, SC | $539,066 | $980,704 |
Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship Inc Greensboro, NC | $5,252,016 | $1,124,383 |
Startup Virginia Richmond, VA | $1,761,356 | $941,595 |
Piedmont Business Capital Greensboro, NC | $3,626,382 | $1,839,047 |