Civic Intelligence

Start Garden Inc

EIN 81-1987459 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI

Profile

The mission of Start Garden is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.

40 Pearl Street NW Ste 200Grand Rapids, MI 49503

www.startgarden.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

109%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

245%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,150,744

Up $1,124,038 (+109%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$437,177

Down $268,847 (-38%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,713,567

Up $1,392,885 (+434%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,456,215

Up $3,164,998 (+245%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,063,330

Up $660,313 (+27%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,392,885

Up $2,504,685 (+225%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2016: $336,296Liabilities 2016: $366,092Net Assets 2016: -$29,7962016Assets 2017: $804,012Liabilities 2017: $17,058Net Assets 2017: $786,9542017Assets 2018: $1,606,012Liabilities 2018: $472,419Net Assets 2018: $1,133,5932018Assets 2019: $2,164,329Liabilities 2019: $847,300Net Assets 2019: $1,317,0292019Assets 2020: $1,184,501Liabilities 2020: $267,885Net Assets 2020: $916,6162020Assets 2021: $2,322,407Liabilities 2021: $331,940Net Assets 2021: $1,990,4672021Assets 2022: $2,309,768Liabilities 2022: $877,286Net Assets 2022: $1,432,4822022Assets 2023: $1,026,706Liabilities 2023: $706,024Net Assets 2023: $320,6822023Assets 2024: $2,150,744Liabilities 2024: $437,177Net Assets 2024: $1,713,5672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,150,744
Liabilities$437,177
Net Assets$1,713,567
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $1,422,473Expenses 2016: $1,452,269Net Income 2016: -$29,7962016Revenue 2017: $2,777,612Expenses 2017: $2,104,122Net Income 2017: $673,4902017Revenue 2018: $2,768,182Expenses 2018: $2,770,108Net Income 2018: -$1,9262018Revenue 2019: $3,815,777Expenses 2019: $3,632,341Net Income 2019: $183,4362019Revenue 2020: $2,747,194Expenses 2020: $3,147,607Net Income 2020: -$400,4132020Revenue 2021: $3,395,121Expenses 2021: $2,321,270Net Income 2021: $1,073,8512021Revenue 2022: $1,857,506Expenses 2022: $2,415,491Net Income 2022: -$557,9852022Revenue 2023: $1,291,217Expenses 2023: $2,403,017Net Income 2023: -$1,111,8002023Revenue 2024: $4,456,215Expenses 2024: $3,063,330Net Income 2024: $1,392,8852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,456,215
Expenses$3,063,330
Net Income$1,392,885
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,150,744
Liabilities
$437,177
Net assets
$1,713,567
Revenue
$4,456,215
Expenses
$3,063,330
Net income
$1,392,885
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.44$1.71$4.46$3.06$1.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.71$0.32$1.29$2.40$1.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.88$1.43$1.86$2.42$0.56
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.33$1.99$3.40$2.32$1.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.27$0.92$2.75$3.15$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.85$1.32$3.82$3.63$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.47$1.13$2.77$2.77$0.00
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.02$0.79$2.78$2.10$0.67
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.37$0.03$1.42$1.45$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,456,215
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Start Garden is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.

The mission of start garden is to bring together financial, intellectual, and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of west michigan.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$75,000$927,143▲ $852,143
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$342,446$746,009▲ $403,563
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$540,699$81,214▼ $459,485
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,694$31,989▲ $295
Accounts Receivable$11,794--
Receivables From Officers Etc$7,085--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$6,688$6,705▲ $17
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$11,300$5,800▼ $5,500
Total Assets$1,026,706$2,150,744▲ $1,124,038
Other Assets Total-$351,884-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$410,283--
Other Liabilities-$351,884-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$295,741$85,293▼ $210,448
Total Liabilities$706,024$437,177▼ $268,847
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$75,000$927,595▲ $852,595
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$245,682$785,972▲ $540,290
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$320,682$1,713,567▲ $1,392,885
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,026,706$2,150,744▲ $1,124,038

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$68,190$111,260$179,450
Equipment$13,024$52,094$65,118
Other Assets Org$351,884--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Darel RossExecutive DirectorpresidentFT$168,600$21,111$168,600
Jorge GonzalezProgram DirectorFT$143,242$14,798$143,242
Laurie SupinskiProgram DirectorFT$142,442$13,075$142,442
Paul MooreProgram DirectorFT$141,285$15,295$141,285

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe JonesDirector
Joe LampenDirector
Kyama KitaviDirector
Renee WilliamsDirector
Rob JandernoaDirector
Mary OneilSecretary
Jeremy DerooTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,548,537
Program Service Revenue
$907,661
Investment Income
$17
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,835,379
Change in Net Assets
$1,392,885

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,456,215
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,456,215
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,456,215
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,301,291
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$950,359
Other Expenses$811,680
Total Fundraising Expense$259,250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$738,196$158,185$158,185$1,054,566
Grants to Domestic Individuals$548,322--$548,322
Occupancy$294,761$105,272$21,054$421,087
Grants to Domestic Orgs$402,037--$402,037
Other Employee Benefits$108,478$23,245$23,245$154,968
Advertising$38,651$48,314$9,663$96,628
Travel$35,389$35,389$17,695$88,473
Depreciation Depletion-$70,910-$70,910
Payroll Taxes$47,402$10,158$10,158$67,718
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,280-$49,280
Office Expenses-$23,838$2,649$26,487
Information Technology-$15,446$10,298$25,744
Pension Plan Contributions$16,827$3,606$3,606$24,039
Conferences and Meetings$8,990$6,293$2,697$17,980
Fees for Services Other-$9,461-$9,461
Fees for Services Legal-$3,162-$3,162
Insurance-$2,468-$2,468
Total Functional Expenses$2,239,053$565,027$259,250$3,063,330

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,063,330
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,063,330
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,063,330
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Captus CreativeComstock Park, MI--$76,037
Supreme Focus EntertainmentGrand Rapids, MI--$50,500
Athlytic IncDetroit, MI--$50,000
Peadbo IncWashington, DC--$50,000
Aurora International Foods LLCGrand Haven, MI--$26,000
Reel Free LLCLowell, MI--$21,000
A3stetically PleasingGrand Rapids, MI--$20,000
Moodful Insights LLCGrand Rapids, MI--$20,000
Rosefellows Collective LLCGrand Rapids, MI--$20,000
Spirit Fire LLCFennville, MI--$20,000
Black Quieen Bee LLCGrand Rapids, MI--$11,000
Grand Rapids Area Black BusinessGrand Rapids, MI--$10,000
Vive MagazineGrand Rapids, MI--$7,500
Della Marie LeviGrand Rapids, MI--$5,000
Fashion Has HeartGrand Rapids, MI--$5,000
Nedith Faro Art and PhotographyGrand Rapids, MI--$5,000
Rituil LLCKalamazoo, MI--$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Joe LampenBoard MemberRentNo$50,760

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,085--
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$351,884
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 is reviewed by the executive director and board treasurer and provided to all board members prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after discussion with the interested person, he/she will leave the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the board or committee members determine that a conflict exists, the board chair shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction for arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested members wehter the transaction or arrangement is in the best interest of the organization.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Start Garden Inc
EIN
81-1987459
In Care Of
% DAREL ROSS
Phone
6166694141
Address
40 PEARL STREET NW STE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Signing Officer

Name
Darel Ross
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6166694141
Signed
2025-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Darel Ross
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
18
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Goodlander Swett and Rybicki
Address
4462 PLAINFIELD AVENUE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Preparer
Jennifer Martin CPA
Phone
6163611896
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