Starting Block Inc

EIN 38-4228474 Β· TX Β· NTEE P50

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, CO, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Starting Block Inc based in TX paid 5 grants totaling $240.1K to 5 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included DIGDEEP RIGHT TO WATER PROJECT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NW COLORADO, and K'IIN BEH EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,074
Giving (latest yr)
$240,100
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
5
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Digdeep Right to Water Project$100,000
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Nw Colorado$75,100
  • K'iin Beh Education Center Foundation$50,000
  • Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports$10,000
  • Lake Highlands Improvement District Corp$5,000

Where grants went

  • California$150,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Colorado$85,100 Β· 2 grants
  • Texas$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Digdeep Right to Water Project
Los Angeles, CA
To Support General Operations
$100,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nw Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO
To Support Be Great Bash Paddle Raise
$75,100
K'iin Beh Education Center Foundation
Los Altos, CA
To Support Education
$50,000
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports
Steamboat Springs, CO
To Support the Farm to Barn Paddle Raise Event
$10,000
Lake Highlands Improvement District Corp
Dallas, TX
To Support General Operations
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Starting Block Inc does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Starting Block Inc is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Starting Block Inc reported 5 itemized grants totaling $240.1K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include DIGDEEP RIGHT TO WATER PROJECT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NW COLORADO, K'IIN BEH EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Starting Block Inc is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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