Right To Start is located in Leawood, KS. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Right To Start 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, Right To Start generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 53.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $252.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO PURSUE THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS...A RIGHT TO START. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO LIFT THE VOICES OF ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND MEDIA, ADVOCATE FOR PRO-ENTREPRENEUR POLICIES BY ENGAGING POLICYMAKERS AND CIVIC LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS, AND ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM: CHANGING COMMUNITIES BY MOBILIZING CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTIONS THAT EXPAND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY.
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM: CHANGING MINDS BY ELEVATING THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY THROUGH MEDIA.
POLICY PROGRAM: CHANGING POLICIES BY ADVOCATING FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH POLICYMAKERS AND CIVIC LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kim Lane Chief Operat | Officer | 40 | $73,549 |
Henry Doss Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Victor Hwang Founder CEO | Trustee | $0 | |
Ade Mabogunje Trustee | Trustee | $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 | $1,394,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,394,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,394,254 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $236,490 |
Advertising and promotion | $465 |
Office expenses | $2,683 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,844 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $60 |
Total functional expenses | $252,033 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,450,233 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,450,233 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,224 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,224 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $419,301 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,026,708 |
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 | $1,450,233 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Right To Start has recieved totaling $1,090,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO RENEW THE PILOT OF RIGHT TO START NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, AN INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP. | $425,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Community Development | $400,000 |
Fidelity Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY | $100,000 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO MAKE ENTREPRENEURSHIP A PRIORITY WITHIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI BY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS, AND EXECUTING A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. 202104-10455 | $90,000 |
Skoll Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL | | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dairy Promotion Inc Kansas City, KS | $585,537 | $75,669,129 |
National Cattlemens Beef Association Inc Centennial, CO | $34,892,254 | $54,202,215 |
United States Meat Export Federation Inc Denver, CO | $20,783,822 | $49,870,327 |
Mgma-Acmpe Englewood, CO | $54,755,762 | $36,087,217 |
St John Building Corporation St Louis, MO | $229,726,241 | $17,258,959 |
Mountain States Employers Council Inc Denver, CO | $41,916,661 | $36,504,782 |
Vail Valley Foundation Inc Avon, CO | $22,993,237 | $18,789,291 |
National Biodiesel Board Jefferson City, MO | $12,011,947 | $15,134,555 |
Scrum Alliance Inc Westminster, CO | $46,979,666 | $21,000,085 |
Investment Management Consultants Assn Inc Greenwood Village, CO | $30,192,603 | $13,414,601 |
International Association Of Certified Home Inspectors Boulder, CO | $7,671,295 | $15,005,233 |
International Association For The Study Of Lung Cancer Denver, CO | $23,299,078 | $13,685,313 |