Just A Start Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Just A Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 1971, with $10,255,008 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
430 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140 EIN 23-7121174 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.3M
▼ 23.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$12.8M
Net assets
$18.2M
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.
C+
—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 Just A 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -25% 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 Just A Start Inc: 17 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ 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 Just A 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 Just A Start Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 430 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.6M (FY2013) to $10.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64.3MNet assets $18.2M
Operating margin
-24.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$82.5M
Total liabilities
$64.3M
Net assets
$18.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,255,008▼23.7% | $12,808,967▲46.2% | $18,210,849▼11.1% | $82,535,842▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,437,370▲17.5% | $8,760,951▼35.5% | $20,474,386▲32.2% | $69,150,614▲38.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,435,335▲54.3% | $13,586,032▲98.4% | $15,486,086▼15.0% | $49,969,547▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,410,722▲27.8% | $6,847,792▼8.4% | $18,214,698▲5.0% | $43,187,600▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,799,527▼34.7% | $7,477,160▲9.0% | $17,354,762▲6.5% | $37,085,513▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,877,080▲22.6% | $6,858,442▲5.5% | $16,295,495▲33.3% | $33,041,612▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,242,919▼14.3% | $6,499,704▼6.9% | $12,222,959▲42.4% | $28,141,076▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,454,387▼59.9% | $6,981,438▲7.7% | $8,580,703▲53.5% | $25,499,865▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,092,244▲186% | $6,482,838▼9.8% | $5,588,685▲1.3% | $25,806,470▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,368,685▼3.1% | $7,185,286▲0.1% | $5,517,137▲37.3% | $25,836,301▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,607,923 | $7,176,843▼0.1% | $4,019,558▲12.0% | $23,976,969▼27.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,185,950▲11.6% | $3,588,478▼1.1% | $32,864,748▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,440,382▲7.1% | $3,628,395▼7.6% | $29,126,651▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $6,015,008 | $3,927,890 | $26,854,696 | 990 |
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 · $1.8M total
40 grants to Just A Start Inc totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $30,655 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,050 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Housing, shelter | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | Campaign/fundraising | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | Campaign/fundraising | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $32,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,097 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,050 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $6,700 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | 2023 | $5,250 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Economic development | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $41,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Just A Start Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Just A Start Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7121174, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Just A Start Inc's EIN?
- Just A Start Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7121174.
- How much revenue does Just A Start Inc report?
- Just A Start Inc reported $10,255,008 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Just A Start Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Just A Start Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Just A Start Inc (EIN 23-7121174) 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.