The North Star Foundation
EIN 880341597
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2019
(7 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2017–2019
$1.1M
4 grants · $367K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$230K
typical big bets · $115K–$390K
grant size
33%
supporter · 1/3 multi-year
repeat
$855K
Assets (2018)
3
Distinct Recipients
About
FOUNDATION WAS DISSOLVED EFFECTIVE 6/30/2019. ALL ASSETS WERE CONVERTED TO CASH BY THE NORTH STAR FOUNDATION AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. SEE PART XV.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MIRIAM SHEARING
Phone
(818) 598-6525
Deadlines
FORTY-FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO WHEN THE FUNDS ARE REQUIRED.
How to Apply
WRITTEN DETAILS ON HOW THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED.
Restrictions
MUST BE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, PUBLIC ENDEAVORS OR SPECIAL PUBLIC BETTERMENT PROJECTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $220K | $197K | $2K | 2 |
| 2018 | N/A | $855K | $667K | N/A |
| 2019 | $880K | $0 | $35K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 4 grants on record
Minimum
$100K
25th Pctl
$115K
Median
$230K
Average
$275K
75th Pctl
$390K
Maximum
$540K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MS
Miriam Shearing
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MS
Miriam Shearing
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MS
Miriam Shearing
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
Grants Awarded (4 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nevada Senior Law Program | Las Vegas, NV | $539,736 | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 2019 |
| Nevada Community Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $340,252 | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 2019 |
| Southern Nevada Senior Law Program | Las Vegas, NV | $120,000 | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 2017 |
| Children'S Advocacy Alliance | Las Vegas, NV | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 2017 |