Starting Line Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Starting Line Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $279,299 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$279,299
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $285,000 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 11 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 12 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $279,299 | 22 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Starting Line Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Starting Line Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $161,799 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 4 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Foundation | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Impact on Education | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Community Food Share | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| donors choose | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Roots Music Project | General Purpose | $10,799 |
| There With Care - Boulder | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Colorado Chautauqua | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Growing Gardens | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cal Wood Education Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Via Mobility Services | General purpose | $5,000 |
| E-Town | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Exploratorium | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Boulder County Farmers Market | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| stanford jazz workshop | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Presenting Denver | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine McIntyre
- Ryan McIntyre
Questions people ask
Does Starting Line Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starting Line Foundation give?
$279,299 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Starting Line Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine McIntyre (President, Treasurer & Sec) and Ryan McIntyre (Vice President).
What does Starting Line Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.