Running Start

EIN: 208666097 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,334,083
Total Expenses
$1,224,652
Total Assets
$268,132
Net Assets
$136,617
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Susannah Wellford
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Running Start, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political office. Running Starts programs empower participants with the confidence capabilities connections and civic discourse skills they need to run win and lead!

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $279,589 Revenue: $56,250

Running Starts High School Program trains young women to run for office through a months-long team-based campaign simulation. Each year 50-75 high school young women learn from 100+ speakers trainers...

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Running Starts High School Program trains young women to run for office through a months-long team-based campaign simulation. Each year 50-75 high school young women learn from 100+ speakers trainers and mentors. Participants convene in Washington DC and meet their Member of Congress. Since 2007 750+ young women have graduated from Running Starts High School Program.

Program 2
Expenses: $264,564 Revenue: $0

The Congressional Fellowship includes a semester-long internship with a Member of Congress and a week of intense training and networking in Washington DC. Congressional Fellows practice real-world...

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The Congressional Fellowship includes a semester-long internship with a Member of Congress and a week of intense training and networking in Washington DC. Congressional Fellows practice real-world campaign skills through a campaign simulation and get weekly training on how to run for office from mentors and alums. Since 2009 185+ Congressional Fellows have interned in the offices of 95+ Members of Congress. Walmart is the founding partner of the Congressional Fellowship and has provided $2,500,000+ of funding.

Program 3
Expenses: $151,573 Revenue: $20,000

Elect Her is a daylong training for college women on how to run for student government and beyond. Each year 50 Elect Her trainings are held around the country. Since 2009 500+ Elect Her trainings...

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Elect Her is a daylong training for college women on how to run for student government and beyond. Each year 50 Elect Her trainings are held around the country. Since 2009 500+ Elect Her trainings have been held in 43 states and 10 countries with 180+ partners for 20,000+ participants.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,324,551
Program Service Revenue $76,250
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-66,718
TOTAL REVENUE $1,334,083

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,900
Salaries & Benefits $876,100
Fundraising Expenses $170,517
Program Expenses $955,991
Other Expenses $318,652
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,224,652

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,334,083 $1,120,356 +0.2%
Expenses $1,224,652 $1,262,373 0.0%
Net Income $109,431 $-142,017 -1.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$151,294
Total Directors
19
$151,294
Key Employees
1
$151,294
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Susannah Wellford CEO Founder 35.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$141,933 $9,361 $151,294
Tasha Cole Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Congresswoman Ileana RosLehtinen Board Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Isaac Fordjour Board Vice Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte Clymer Board Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Goldmeier Green Board Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaKeitha Anderson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harmony Barbera Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemary Becchi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allyson Carpenter Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Grounds Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sohini Gupta Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alethia Jackson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Johnson Creamer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Loi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley McNeil Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pepper Natonski Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucinda Robb Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leigh Tenewitz Calvo Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zoe Glas Board Member 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Angela Baker Board Member 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,334,083 $1,224,652 $268,132 $109,431
2022 $1,075,932 $984,327 $137,833 $91,605
2021 $1,112,739 $1,096,799 $198,495 $15,940
2020 $1,191,756 $1,280,041 $301,098 $-88,285
2019 $1,035,244 $1,014,189 $439,213 $21,055
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