From public IRS filings
START EARLY
CHICAGO, IL
Mission
Start Early advances quality early learning for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$134.9M
Total expenses
$113.8M
Total assets
$129.4M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds START EARLY
$67.5M in foundation grants on record from 84 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $11M | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $10.9M | 4 |
| Comic Relief Inc Dba Comic Relief Us | $5.6M | 3 |
| Blue Meridian Partners | $4M | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.7M | 4 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | $1.4M | 3 |
| Children'S Defense Fund | $1.2M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.1M | 2 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $955K | 3 |
| Education Development Center | $856K | 2 |
Leadership
Diana Rauner (Principal officer)
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