Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political office. Running Starts programs empower participants with the confidence capabilities connections and civic discourse skills they need to run win and lead!
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$268K
Revenue
$1.3M
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$1.2M
About Running Start
Based on IRS filings
Running Start is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $268K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $268,132 | $137,833 | $198,495 |
| Revenue | $1,334,083 | $1,075,932 | $1,112,739 |
| Expenses | $1,224,652 | $984,327 | $1,096,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Wellford | CEO Founder | 35 | $141,933 |
| Tasha Cole | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Congresswoman Ileana RosLehtinen | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Isaac Fordjour | Board Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Charlotte Clymer | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Karen Goldmeier Green | Board Treasurer | 2 | — |
| LaKeitha Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harmony Barbera | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rosemary Becchi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Allyson Carpenter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jessica Grounds | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sohini Gupta | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alethia Jackson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Erica Johnson Creamer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jim Loi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ashley McNeil | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Pepper Natonski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lucinda Robb | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Leigh Tenewitz Calvo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Zoe Glas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angela Baker | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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