EIN 47-4227979

Starter Studio FL

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
Description
Our mission is to build central Florida's technology and creative community by investing in promising companies and to make it easier for anyone in orlando to start and grow a company. We believe orlando has the potential to be a nationally-recognized center for technology, and we're working to help make that happen. To build Central Floridas technology and creative community by investing in promising companies.
Also known as...
Firespring Fund
Total revenues
$591,239
2021
Total expenses
$594,561
2021
Total assets
$2,025,728
2021
Num. employees
4
2021

Program areas at Starter Studio FL

TO BUILD CENTRAL FLORIDA'S TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN PROMISING COMPANIES. Provide seed capital to early-stage technology companies that demonstrate significant growth potential with a broad reach of customers. To increase access to capital for those promising companies and create a diverse technology eco-system that reflects our community. Level the playing field by providing access to capital for all members of our community. SUCCESSFUL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE OF A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT COLLABORATIVE COWORKING FACILITY IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AT THE CHURCH STREET EXCHANGE BUILDING. THIS IS A HUB FOR TECH START-UPS TO NURTURE INNOVATION AND GROWTH INTO FULL GROWN SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES. 200 MEMBERSHIPS, OVER 50 WORKSHOPS, MEETUPS, AND SPEAKER EVENTS.

Who funds Starter Studio FL

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$28,500

Personnel at Starter Studio FL

NameTitleCompensation
Dawn HaynesChief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Lilian MyersExecutive Director$120,000
Christa SantosMarketing Director
Bob ReedProgram Director and Idea Stage Curriculum
Marelena Price CruzOperations and Programs Manager
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Starter Studio FL

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$523,326
Program services$67,705
Investment income and dividends$208
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$591,239

Form 990s for Starter Studio FL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-12-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-12-11990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
2016-122018-04-10990View PDF
Data update history
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 2, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
April 5, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
March 31, 2021
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
130 S Orange Ave Suite B
Orlando, FL 32801
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Website URL
starterstudio.org/ 
Phone
(407) 378-4150
IRS details
EIN
47-4227979
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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