Start Early
EIN: 363186328
Does Not Accept Unsolicited Applications
Start Early is an Illinois private foundation. Awards $36,778,976 annually. Through 51 grants, median $389K. Invite-only. Assets: $124M.
Total Assets
$124.4M
Key Financial Metrics (2025)
Total Giving
$36.8M
Number of Grants
51
Median Grant
$389K
Grant Range
$21K - $3.7M
Historical Giving Trends
| Year | Assets | Total Giving | # Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124.4M | $36.8M | 51 | $389K |
| 2024 | $129.4M | $36.0M | 58 | $257K |
| 2023 | $106.7M | $34.5M | 53 | $236K |
| 2022 | $78.5M | $29.3M | 55 | $205K |
Quick Facts
Location
IllinoisReturn Type
990
Most Recent Filing
2025
Annual Expenses
$116.5M
Giving Rate
29.6% of assets
Application Policy
Accepts Applications
No - Invite Only