Nonprofit · EIN 46-0801496
STARTUP TUCSON
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $833,964 | $832,187 | $1,777 | $647,626 | $66,861 | $580,765 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $583,207 | $577,840 | $5,367 | $713,527 | $134,539 | $578,988 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,013,072 | $993,527 | $19,545 | $700,972 | $127,351 | $573,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $717,336
- of which government grants
- $143,509
- Program service revenue
- $110,163
- Investment income
- $6,465
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,629
- Other salaries and wages
- $186,796
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $429,515
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,431
- Occupancy
- $4,014
- Travel
- $4,986
- Program services (functional)
- $555,870
- Management and general (functional)
- $160,424
- Fundraising (functional)
- $115,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $713,527
- Total assets, end of year
- $647,626
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,861
- Net assets, end of year
- $580,765
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $580,765
- Gross receipts
- $833,964
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH POCOCK | CEO Officer | 40 | $182,125 | $13,504 |
| FLETCHER MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE MORLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTIE STREET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA CATALANO | DIRECTOR & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALLHOUSE | DIRECTOR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MORE | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH POCOCK | CEO Officer | 40 | $181,500 | $12,822 |
| GINA CATALANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE MORLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FLETCHER MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALLHOUSE | DIRECTOR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MORE | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH POCOCK | CEO Officer | 40 | $173,000 | $12,669 |
| ANDREW MORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA CATALANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FLETCHER MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN MACMASTER | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALLHOUSE | DIRECTOR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1214, TUCSON, AZ 85702-1214
- In care of
- % JUSTIN WILLIAMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 17 E Pennington St, Tucson AZ 85701
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH POCOCK, PO BOX 1214, TUCSON, AZ 85702
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Justin Williams, 17 E Pennington St, Tucson AZ 85701
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH POCOCK, CEO
- Phone
- (520) 477-8278
- Website
- startuptucson.org
- Return prepared by
- BEACHFLEISCHMAN PLLC
Mission
WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE REGION'S ECONOMY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.
Program accomplishments
- LEARN-BUILD-GROW ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSTARTUP TUCSON'S LEARN-BUILD-GROW PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND GROWTH SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS SOUTHERN ARIZONA. THROUGH WORKSHOPS, ACCELERATORS, PEER NETWORKS, AND COACHING, PARTICIPANTS GAIN THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO EVALUATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, LAUNCH NEW VENTURES, INCREASE REVENUE, AND STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS. THE PROGRAM PLACES PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING FIRST-TIME FOUNDERS, ENTREPRENEURS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, CREATIVE BUSINESSES, AND INNOVATION-DRIVEN VENTURES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION.Expenses $309,652 · revenue $4,898
- TENWEST FESTIVALTENWEST IS STARTUP TUCSON'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY INNOVATION FESTIVAL THAT CONVENES ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINESS LEADERS, CREATIVES, INVESTORS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, TENWEST PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD SKILLS, SHARE KNOWLEDGE, DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS, AND ENGAGE WITH EMERGING IDEAS SHAPING THE REGION'S FUTURE. THE FESTIVAL SUPPORTS STARTUP TUCSON'S MISSION TO FOSTER INNOVATION, STRENGTHEN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM, AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ARIZONA.Expenses $246,218 · grants $30,650 · revenue $105,265
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0801496
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $647,626
- Income (IRS master file)
- $833,964
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $833,964 | $832,187 | $647,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $583,207 | $577,840 | $713,527 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,013,072 | $993,527 | $700,972 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,071,369 | $1,002,981 | $563,833 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Justin Williams | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-0801496).
Questions about STARTUP TUCSON
- What is the EIN of STARTUP TUCSON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STARTUP TUCSON is 46-0801496.
- Is STARTUP TUCSON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to STARTUP TUCSON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STARTUP TUCSON 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 STARTUP TUCSON due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STARTUP TUCSON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STARTUP TUCSON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH POCOCK.
- Who are the officers and directors of STARTUP TUCSON?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,125 (ELIZABETH POCOCK, CEO).
- How much revenue does STARTUP TUCSON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $833,964, expenses of $832,187 and total assets of $647,626 at year end.
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