STARTUP COLORADO

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRITTANY ROMANO

Phone

5185242141

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STARTUP COLORADO, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $457K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $571K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

STARTUP COLORADO SERVES TO HELP BOTH ENTREPRENEURS AND ECOSYSTEM BUILDERS ACCESS THE HUMAN, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL THEY NEED TO BUILD THRIVING BUSINESSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $92,581

ESTABLISH LONG LASTING, TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 250 NONPROFIT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS RURAL COLORADO. ACT AS A SILENT PARTNER AND PROVIDE FREE, TAILORED CONSULTING TO OUR...

ESTABLISH LONG LASTING, TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 250 NONPROFIT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS RURAL COLORADO. ACT AS A SILENT PARTNER AND PROVIDE FREE, TAILORED CONSULTING TO OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP IDENTITY GAPS IN PROGRAMMING AND DIRECT SERVICES TO THEIR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS. SUPPORT EXISTING GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES, SERVING A BROADER REGIONALITY AND ENCOURAGING DEEP COLLABORATION IN AN OTHERWISE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE. PROVIDE PARTNERS WITH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ENTREPRENEURIAL EVENT SUPPORT, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CROSS-PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $92,581

PROVIDE 24/7 ACCESS TO STARTUP FOUNDERS WITH AN ON-DEMAND RESOURCE CENTER AND COMPREHENSIVE FUNDING DATABASE, ABILITY TO CONNECT 1:1 WITH PEERS, MENTORS AND CAPITAL PARTNERS THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE...

PROVIDE 24/7 ACCESS TO STARTUP FOUNDERS WITH AN ON-DEMAND RESOURCE CENTER AND COMPREHENSIVE FUNDING DATABASE, ABILITY TO CONNECT 1:1 WITH PEERS, MENTORS AND CAPITAL PARTNERS THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE LIVE FEED AND PEOPLE SEARCH, AND ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND UPCOMING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ACROSS THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OR INDUSTRY. PROVIDE DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES, PEER MENTORSHIP, AND CAPITAL PARTNER CONNECTIONS TO EARLY-STAGE RURAL ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A 4-WEEK PREACCELERATOR PROGRAM CALLED FOUNDER CO-PETITIONS.

Program 3

Expenses: $92,580

STARTUP COLORADO AWARDS INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO RURAL ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A VETTED APPLICATION PROCESS TO SUPPORT DIRECT ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, HELP OFF-SET THE COST OF REGISTRATION FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR TRADE SHOWS, AND CREATE PATHWAYS TO SELF-HELP INITIATIVES. STARTUP COLORADO FUNDS LOCAL GRASSROOTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, INTENDED TO LAUNCH NEW ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING PROGRAMMING AND ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $456,575

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $456,575

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52,900

Salaries & Benefits $334,901

Fundraising Expenses $52,104

Program Expenses $370,322

Other Expenses $183,651

TOTAL EXPENSES $571,452

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$456,575	$258,789	+0.8%
Expenses	$571,452	$10,094	+55.6%
Net Income	$-114,877	$248,695	-1.5%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$110,993

Total Directors

$79,961

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TAYLOR SANDERS GRANDE	MEMBER	0.25	Officer Director	$79,961	$0	$79,961
CHRIS FRANZ	CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DELANEY KEATING	MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANA BOEHMER	VICE CHAIR	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF KRAFT	MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUNTER RAILEY	MEMBER	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIF ULLMAN	SECRETARY	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE O'DONNELL	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY ANNA ROMANO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$31,032	$0	$31,032

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$456,575	$571,452	$188,273	$-114,877
2022	$258,789	$10,094	$248,695	$248,695