A Place To Start Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Place To Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kennebunk, Maine, registered in 2012, with $183,326 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1 Alewive Park Road Unit 9, Kennebunk, ME, 04043 EIN 45-5618114 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$183K
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$248K
Net assets
$312K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Place To Start Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Place To Start Inc: 15 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Place To Start Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Place To Start Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Alewive Park Road Unit 9, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
- City
- Kennebunk
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Specific Organ Diseases
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $20K (FY2012) to $183K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $592Net assets $312K
Operating margin
-35.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$312K
Total liabilities
$592
Net assets
$312K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,326▲20.8% | $248,107▲38.3% | $311,677▲2.3% | $312,269▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $151,713▲41.5% | $179,406▲26.1% | $304,667▼8.3% | $308,279▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $107,202▲29.3% | $142,326▲4.1% | $332,360▼9.6% | $335,972▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $82,879▼11.9% | $136,666▲10.9% | $367,484▼8.4% | $370,652▼7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $94,071▼15.1% | $123,248▲0.7% | $401,373▲13.5% | $401,988▲12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $110,824▲18.7% | $122,419▲34.4% | $353,765▲222% | $355,908▲224% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $93,384▲19.6% | $91,117▲50.7% | $109,981▲2.0% | $109,981▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $78,111▲0.8% | $60,479▲0.2% | $107,775▲19.6% | $108,859▲16.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $77,492▼14.8% | $60,347▲185% | $90,143▲23.6% | $93,568▲24.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $90,949▲361% | $21,201▲58.5% | $72,953▲1051% | $74,953▲1082% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $19,719 | $13,380 | $6,339 | $6,339 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $56K total
2 grants to A Place To Start Inc totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $6,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2014 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Place To Start Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Place To Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5618114, based in Kennebunk, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Place To Start Inc's EIN?
- A Place To Start Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5618114.
- How much revenue does A Place To Start Inc report?
- A Place To Start Inc reported $183,326 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Place To Start Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Place To Start Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Place To Start Inc (EIN 45-5618114) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.