The North Star Charitable Foundation
EIN 465425456Total Given 2016–2024
$49.6M
254 grants · $5.5M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $25K–$100K
grant size
54%
supporter · 56/104 multi-year
repeat
$20.7M
Assets (2024)
104
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(212) 493-8000
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4.9M | $1.5M | $-4K | 23 |
| 2017 | $716K | $5.3M | $4.5M | 18 |
| 2018 | $2.5M | $7.4M | $4.6M | 20 |
| 2019 | N/A | $8.7M | $4.7M | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.8M | $15.1M | $10.2M | 32 |
| 2021 | $6.1M | $15.3M | $6.4M | 31 |
| 2022 | $11.7M | $13.7M | $10.1M | 36 |
| 2023 | $4.6M | $18.9M | $14.1M | 38 |
| 2024 | $15.2M | $20.7M | $24.4M | 56 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 254 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$50K
Average
$195K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$6.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (254 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Washington, DC | $6,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $4,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| The Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Washington, DC | $2,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $2,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| The Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,559,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $1,500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $1,500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral | Boston, MA | $1,250,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | $1,100,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Feel Good Action | Seattle, WA | $1,000,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| Open Space Institute | New York, NY | $1,000,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | Seattle, WA | $801,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | $570,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Malala Fund | Washington, DC | $550,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| United Services Organization (Uso) | Arlington, VA | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| United Services Organization (Uso) | Washington, DC | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| St Bartholomew'S Church | New York, NY | $500,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | $450,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | $400,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |