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Starting Line Foundation

Boulder, Colorado  ·  EIN 811425748  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Starting Line Foundation has awarded $1.8M across 55 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Community Foundation - Boulder Co. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$675K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.5M
Total assets
55
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Starting Line Foundation funds

Starting Line Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, public health.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationPublic Health

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Starting Line Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation - Boulder Co
TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE IN BOULDER COUNTY.
Boulder, CO$300K2020
Community Foundation - Boulder Co
TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE IN BOULDER COUNTY.
Boulder, CO$250K2020
Stanford University
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC WELFARE AND QUALIFY STUDENTS FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS AND DIRECT USEFULNESS IN LIFE.
Stanford, CA$175K2020
Community Foundation - Boulder Co
TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE IN BOULDER COUNTY.
Boulder, CO$80K2017
Boulder Community Health Foundation
WORKING ON IMPROVING LIFE IN BOULDER. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Boulder, CO$75K2020
Community Foundation Boulder
GENERAL PURPOSE
Boulder, CO$75K2024
Endeavor Global Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$50K2024
Community Foundation - Boulder Co
TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE IN BOULDER COUNTY.
Boulder, CO$50K2018
Community Foundation Boulder
GENERAL PURPOSES
Boulder, CO$50K2022
Donors Choose Org
TO HELP CLASSROOM IN NEED AND PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND EXPERIENCES THE STUDENTS NEED FOR A GREAT EDUCATION.
San Francisco, CA$50K2020
Efaa (empowering Families Assistance Association)
TO IMPROVE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE IN BOULDER AND BROOMFIELD COUNTIES.
Boulder, CO$45K2020
Stanford University
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC WELFARE AND QUALIFY STUDENTS FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS AND DIRECT USEFULLNESS IN LIFE.
Palo Alto, CA$45K2017
Impact on Education
GENERAL PURPOSES
Louisville, CO$35K2022
Emergency Family Assistance Association (efaa)
GENERAL PURPOSES
Boulder, CO$32K2023
Emergency Family Assistance Association (efaa)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Boulder, CO$30K2024

Starting Line Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$135K
2018$95K
2020$1.0M
2022$180K
2023$140K
2024$285K

How to apply for funding from Starting Line Foundation

Starting Line Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Starting Line Foundation

Does Starting Line Foundation accept grant applications?
Starting Line Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Starting Line Foundation fund?
Starting Line Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Community Foundation - Boulder Co, Community Foundation - Boulder Co, Stanford University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Starting Line Foundation give in grants?
Starting Line Foundation reported $675K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 55 grants.
Where is Starting Line Foundation located?
Starting Line Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 811425748.
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About this profile. This page is built from Starting Line Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Starting Line Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.