EIN 47-4227979

Starter Studio FL

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$602,078
2023
Total expenses
$487,938
2023
Total assets
$2,494,270
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Starter Studio FL

To build a diverse tech and innovation ecosystem in Central Florida by investing time and resources in promising tech startups. To provide three world-class accelerator programs for founders of early-stage tech startups, offering the opportunity to learn the skills, competencies, business disciplines, best practice tools and access to other resources, including subject matter experts and coaching to significantly improve the chances of success. To provide pre-seed capital to early-stage technology companies that successfully graduate from the accelerator program and demonstrate significant growth potential with a broad reach of customers. Level the playing field by providing access to the available programs, resources and early-stage capital to all aspiring founders and members of our community. To continue to support our alumni and portfolio companies by connecting them to additional resources and organizations within the tech and innovation ecosystem to assist in the growth and scale phases of their entrepreneurial journey.

Who funds Starter Studio FL

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$24

Personnel at Starter Studio FL

NameTitleCompensation
Dawn HaynesChief Executive Officer$85,385
Christa SantosMarketing Director
Bob ReedProgram Director and Idea Stage Curriculum
Phil ZemanVice Chairman / Director$0
Kelly CohenChairman / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Starter Studio FL

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$561,273
Program services$36,409
Investment income and dividends$4,396
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$602,078

Form 990s for Starter Studio FL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-23990View PDF
2022-122024-02-15990View PDF
2021-122023-02-22990View PDF
2020-122021-12-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
130 S Orange Ave Suite B
Orlando, FL 32801
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Orange County, 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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