Startup Columbus Inc is located in Columbus, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Startup Columbus Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Startup Columbus Inc 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 12/2023, Startup Columbus Inc generated $358.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $359.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STARTUP COLUMBUS IS FOCUSED ON CULTIVATING A THRIVING ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AND SUCCESSFUL STARTUPS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIZPITCH IS A BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND SPOTLIGHT INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS. PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS THROUGH MULTIPLE ROUNDS, PRESENTING THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS TO A PANEL OF JUDGES. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A FINAL PITCH EVENT, WHERE WINNERS IN THE PRE-REVENUE AND POST-REVENUE CATEGORIES RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING TO HELP LAUNCH OR EXPAND THEIR VENTURES.
HOSTED 3 COHORTS THAT GRADUATED 24 BUSINESSES. INCUBATED 34 BUSINESSES. ESTIMATED 235 JOBS CREATED THAT PRODUCED $2,279,813 IN TAXABLE REVENUE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Macminn Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $86,917 |
Sherricka Day Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Brooks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tabetha Getz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Woolbright Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Williams Chairman | 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 | $331,217 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $331,217 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,718 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $358,935 |
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. | $56,925 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,692 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,066 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,895 |
Other employee benefits | $1,246 |
Payroll taxes | $10,233 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $166 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,040 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $40 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,800 |
Office expenses | $13,826 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,477 |
Travel | $1,141 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,542 |
Insurance | $11,993 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $359,204 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,535 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $714 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,970 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $103,219 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,412 |
Total liabilities | $4,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,088 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,719 |
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 | $103,219 |