Nonprofit · EIN 20-8666097
RUNNING START
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,334,083 | $1,224,652 | $109,431 | $268,132 | $131,515 | $136,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,324,551
- Program service revenue
- $76,250
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$66,718
- Other revenue
- -$66,718
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,900
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,889
- Other salaries and wages
- $560,957
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $876,100
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,000
- Accounting fees
- $6,963
- Occupancy
- $67,449
- Travel
- $63,321
- Program services (functional)
- $955,991
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,144
- Fundraising (functional)
- $170,517
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,978
- Total assets, end of year
- $268,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $131,515
- Net assets, end of year
- $136,617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $136,617
- Gross receipts
- $1,400,801
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Wellford | CEO Founder Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 35 | $141,933 | $9,361 |
| Tasha Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Congresswoman Ileana RosLehtinen | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Isaac Fordjour | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Clymer | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Goldmeier Green | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaKeitha Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harmony Barbera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary Becchi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Allyson Carpenter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Grounds | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sohini Gupta | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alethia Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Johnson Creamer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Loi | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley McNeil | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pepper Natonski | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lucinda Robb | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Tenewitz Calvo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zoe Glas | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Baker | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1763 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-2834
- In care of
- % SUSANNAH WELLFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Susannah Wellford, 1763 COLUMBIA RD NW, STE 175, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- Susannah Wellford, CEO & Founder
Mission
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!
Program accomplishments
- Running Starts High School Program trains young women to run for office through a months-long team-based campaign simulation. Each year 50-75 high school young women learn from 100+ speakers trainers and mentors. Participants convene in Washington DC and meet their Member of Congress. Since 2007 750+ young women have graduated from Running Starts High School Program.Expenses $279,589 · revenue $56,250
- The Congressional Fellowship includes a semester-long internship with a Member of Congress and a week of intense training and networking in Washington DC. Congressional Fellows practice real-world campaign skills through a campaign simulation and get weekly training on how to run for office from mentors and alums. Since 2009 185+ Congressional Fellows have interned in the offices of 95+ Members of Congress. Walmart is the founding partner of the Congressional Fellowship and has provided $2,500,000+ of funding.Expenses $264,564 · grants $19,500
- Elect Her is a daylong training for college women on how to run for student government and beyond. Each year 50 Elect Her trainings are held around the country. Since 2009 500+ Elect Her trainings have been held in 43 states and 10 countries with 180+ partners for 20,000+ participants.Expenses $151,573 · grants $1,400 · revenue $20,000
- The HBCU Women Leaders Summit brings together politically ambitious women for a two day training each fall. Each year 50-75 emerging leaders from 25+ different HBCUs attend the training in Washington DC. The HBCU Women Leaders Summit has been hosted since 2020 in partnership with Xceleader an organization cofounded by Running Start alum Jade Agudosi.Expenses $131,731
- Next Step was a Running Start program for young professional women in 2010. This year Running Start has revamped Next Step as a pilot program for 20 Running Start alums to give them additional training and leadership opportunities. Next Step pilot participants received monthly training on how to run for office served as leaders and mentors in other programs and attended international conferences.Expenses $128,534
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8666097
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $268,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,400,801
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,334,083 | $1,224,652 | $268,132 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,075,932 | $984,327 | $137,833 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8666097).
Questions about RUNNING START
- What is the EIN of RUNNING START?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RUNNING START is 20-8666097.
- Is RUNNING START tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to RUNNING START tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RUNNING START file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RUNNING START due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RUNNING START last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RUNNING START?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Susannah Wellford.
- Who are the officers and directors of RUNNING START?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,933 (Susannah Wellford, CEO Founder).
- How much revenue does RUNNING START have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,334,083, expenses of $1,224,652 and total assets of $268,132 at year end.
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