OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Special Feature Funders are often dedicated to working with new nonprofits, both in established grantmaking areas and in emerging areas of interest. Some of the most innovative and high-impact work can be done with these organizations. At the same time, grantmakers have a responsibility as stewards of the organization's resources to assess the risk entailed in making grants to startups… The Tool for Assessing Startup Organizations is designed for use by funders assessing a grant application from a startup . . .