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EIN 82-1427488

Startup Sandbox

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Santa Cruz
State
California
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
Description
Startup Sandbox rents lab space, equipment and office space and provides managerial support to biotech startups and entrepreneurs affiliated with the University of California Santa Cruz. They offer a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art scientific equipment, lab, business and executive advisory services for accelerating startup research companies. This includes access to bsl1 and bsl2 lab office space, scientific equipment and more.
Total revenues
$457,651
2023
Total expenses
$524,706
2023
Total assets
$187,344
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Startup Sandbox

Providing a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art scientific equipment, lab, business and executive advisory services for accelerating start-uStartupup research companies. This also includes access to bsl1 and bsl2 lab office space, scientific equipment and instrumentation, and conference space for meetings and events, provided at below market rate prices.

Personnel at Startup Sandbox

NameTitleCompensation
Louis PambiancoPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
David MakarichianSecretary$0
Spencer MurphyCheif of Staff$82,641
Helen PastorinoPresident / Treasurer$9,000
Michael Lund DeceasedChief Financial Officer$7,500

Financials for Startup Sandbox

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,494
Program services$434,157
Investment income and dividends$0
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$457,651

Form 990s for Startup Sandbox

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donations
General information
Address
255 14th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Phone
(408) 981-7829
IRS details
EIN
82-1427488
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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