Program areas at Bizstarts
Coaching program - BizStarts offers one-on-one, ongoing coaching at no cost to anyone thinking about starting a business who is located in Wisconsin. During coaching appointments, participants are able to make an appointment with one of our coaches who can answer business questions, offer small business technical assistance, recommend next steps, and connect to the business resources and mentors they need to start and grow their business.
The BizStarts Community Market opened its doors in October 2023 as a hub for entrepreneurs to learn and grow. It hosts BizStarts programming, including the BizStarts Institute and a variety of monthly workshops. When not used for programming, the space operates as a store and caf where entrepreneurs can sell their products to the Milwaukee community. BizStarts supports each entrepreneur in preparing their products for retail, providing sales reports to assist them in expanding to other retail locations.
Mentor program - BizStarts Mentor Program consists of seasoned volunteers from the corporate and entrepreneurial community. BizStarts coaches connect entrepreneurs to mentors based on the entrepreneurs challenges and the mentors area of expertise. Coaches may connect entrepreneurs directly to mentors after a coaching appointment or they may invite the entrepreneur to present at BizStarts Mentor Forum. At the Mentor Forum, the entrepreneur presents their current business challenges to a panel of BizStarts mentors. Our highly skilled mentor network provide real time feedback, connections, and help overcoming specific challenges. 1-3 mentors volunteer to work with the entrepreneur after the Formum.
Who funds Bizstarts
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Bizstarts
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Joe Poechel | Vice President Marketing | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mike Ward | Vice President Development | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Michael Morris | Vice President Learning | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Frank Cumberbatch | Board Member | $0 | 2024-09-23 |
| Patrick Snyder | President | $137,079 | 2024-09-23 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Bizstarts
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $986,644 | $808,515 | 22% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $7,342 | $0 | 999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $2,913 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $996,899 | $808,515 | 23.3% |
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Data update history
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Anon Charitable Trust July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildrenBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 161 S First St
- Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Metro area
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- County
- Milwaukee County, WI
- Website URL
- bizstarts.com/Â
- Phone
- (414) 973-2334
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-1766033
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
- NAICS code, primary
- 611430: Professional and Management Development Training
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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