START GARDEN INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAREL ROSS

Phone

6166694141

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

START GARDEN INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 245% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF START GARDEN IS TO BRING TOGETHER FINANCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO ENTREPRENEURS TO EMPOWER THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM OF WEST MICHIGAN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,239,053 Revenue: $907,661

START GARDEN WORKS TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVEST INTO THAT CULTURE. START GARDEN PROVIDES PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW BUSINESS INCUBATION, SERVICES TO BUILD AN...

START GARDEN WORKS TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVEST INTO THAT CULTURE. START GARDEN PROVIDES PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW BUSINESS INCUBATION, SERVICES TO BUILD AN ENTREPRENEURS INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS TO EXPAND AN ENTREPRENEURS SOCIAL NETWORK THROUGHOUT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND BUILD CAPACITY OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND STREAMLINE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE BROADER SYSTEM. START GARDEN MAKES AVAILABLE TO ITS ENTREPRENEURS/MEMBERS BOTH PHYSICAL SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO RELATIONSHIP, EDUCATION, MENTORSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN 2024, START GARDEN SERVED XX MEMBERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,548,537

Program Service Revenue $907,661

Investment Income $17

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,456,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $950,359

Salaries & Benefits $1,301,291

Fundraising Expenses $259,250

Program Expenses $2,239,053

Other Expenses $811,680

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,063,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,456,215	$1,291,217	+2.5%
Expenses	$3,063,330	$2,403,017	+0.3%
Net Income	$1,392,885	$-1,111,800	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$189,711

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAREL ROSS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$168,600	$0	$189,711
JORGE GONZALEZ	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$143,242	$0	$158,040
PAUL MOORE	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$141,285	$0	$156,580
LAURIE SUPINSKI	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$142,442	$0	$155,517
KYAMA KITAVI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE JONES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB JANDERNOA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE LAMPEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY DEROO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY ONEIL	SECRETARY	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	$4,456,215	$3,063,330	$2,150,744	$1,392,885
2023	$1,291,217	$2,403,017	$1,026,706	$-1,111,800
2022	$1,857,506	$2,415,491	$2,309,768	$-557,985
2021	$3,395,121	$2,321,270	$2,322,407	$1,073,851
2020	$2,747,194	$3,147,607	$1,184,501	$-400,413
2019	$3,815,777	$3,632,341	$2,164,329	$183,436
2018	$2,768,182	$2,770,108	$1,606,012	$-1,926