Nonprofit · EIN 68-0468124
START SOCO
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $111,817 | $99,443 | $12,374 | $35,123 | $389 | $34,734 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $109,421 | $155,344 | -$45,923 | $22,618 | $258 | $22,360 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $110,368 | $119,442 | -$9,074 | $68,259 | $0 | $68,259 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,274
- Program service revenue
- $33,748
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,795
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $58,902
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,970
- Occupancy
- $4,828
- Other expenses
- $29,743
- Program services (functional)
- $14,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,618
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $389
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,734
- Cash, savings and investments
- $35,123
- Gross receipts
- $111,817
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ortiz | Board President | 0 | $0 |
| Liz Uribe | Board Co-President and Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Jane Futrell | Board Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Norton | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Kathy Comfort | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ortiz | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Liz Uribe | Board Co-President and Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Jane Futrell | Board Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Karen Norton | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Comfort | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Ortiz | Board President | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Uribe | Board Co-President and Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Jane Futrell | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Norton | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Kathy Comfort | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 317 SUTTON PL, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407-8122
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH KENNER URIBE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Liz Uribe, Co-President
- Phone
- (707) 546-2345
- Website
- https://www.artstart.us/
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0468124 or by the name START SOCO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The mission of ArtStart is to inspire artistic creativity and illuminate the connections among people, ideas, and the environment, through engaging artists, children, families, and communities in quality arts education experiences.
Program accomplishments
- Artstart provided aspiring young artists in Sonoma County the opportunity to create public art that is placed throughout our communities, while learning professional skills and building a portfolio. Professional artists guided young artists though the process of meeting with clients, designing and creating the project, and installing the work. This project was the Recology TRASH program.Expenses $5,409 · grants $16,899
- Artstart provided aspiring young artists in Sonoma County the opportunity to create public art that is placed throughout our communities, while learning professional skills and building a portfolio. Professional artists guided young artists though the process of meeting with clients, designing and creating the project, and installing the work. This project was a mural in Graton, CA called "Rails and Trails".Expenses $5,807 · grants $14,000
- Artstart provided aspiring young artists in Sonoma County the opportunity to create public art that is placed throughout our communities, while learning professional skills and building a portfolio. Professional artists guided young artists though the process of meeting with clients, designing and creating the project, and installing the work. This project was a mural for Oak Grove School in Graton, CAExpenses $2,791 · grants $8,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0468124
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $111,817
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $111,817 | $99,443 | $35,123 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $109,421 | $155,344 | $22,618 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $110,368 | $119,442 | $68,259 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $239,670 | $255,224 | $77,333 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 68-0468124).
Questions about START SOCO
- What is the EIN of START SOCO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of START SOCO is 68-0468124.
- Is START SOCO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to START SOCO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does START SOCO 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 START SOCO 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 START SOCO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of START SOCO?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does START SOCO have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $111,817, expenses of $99,443 and total assets of $35,123 at year end.
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