Start It Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Start It Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,888 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$24,888
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$742,405
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,750 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,000 | 12 | $633,502 |
| 2024 | $20,750 | 12 | $672,795 |
| 2025 | $24,888 | 15 | $742,405 |
How to apply
Start It 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 Start It Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $20,500 |
| New York | 5 | $3,388 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Theatre Association | Rising Star Project | $5,000 |
| Seattle Theatre Group | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Experience Learning Community | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Village Theatre | Village Theater New Works | $2,000 |
| Pacific Science Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Book-It Repertory Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Flight Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund Inc | Sensory friendly Broadway performances for autistic and other special needs children | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara Foster & Adoptive Parents Association | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| A Broader Way Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Safina Center | General & Unrestricted | $388 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Robert Cheung
Questions people ask
Does Start It Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Start It Foundation give?
$24,888 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Start It Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Robert Cheung (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Start It Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.