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North Star Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Nichol A Macmanus. It holds total assets of $20.6M. Annual income is reported at $30.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2014 to $20.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in District of Columbia. According to available records, North Star Charitable Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $26.3M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $3.8M and $11.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.7M distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $6M, with an average award of $192K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Colorado, which account for 34% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$196K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 31 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
North Star Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, CO.
North Star Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $26.3M across 137 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $192K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $6M.
North Star Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
North Star Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie A Mars | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip M White | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher M White | VICE-CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin F White | VICE-CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly J Chapman | VICE-CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$20.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$26.3M
Average Grant
$192K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TreehouseGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pedigree FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| College Of William & MaryGENERAL PURPOSES | Williamsburg, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Emma Willard SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Troy, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food BankGENERAL | Washington, DC | $450K | 2023 |
| Malala FundGENERAL | Washington, DC | $400K | 2023 |
| Seattle Aquarium SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Family Law Casa Of King CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Tukwila, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Wilderness InquiryGENERAL PURPOSES | Saint Paul, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeGENERAL | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| The New Jersey Institute For SocialGENERAL OPERATING | Newark, NJ | $150K | 2023 |
| Wild Montana Action FundGENERAL OPERATING | Helena, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| College Of William & Mary FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Williamsburg, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Bail ProjectGENERAL | Venice, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Northwest Harvest EmmGENERAL SUPPORT | Dseatle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| American University WamuGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| United Way Of King CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Building Bridges Across The River IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Works Of Central New York IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Rockville, MD | $80K | 2023 |
| Scholarchips IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica IncGENERAL PURPOSES | West Chester, PA | $70K | 2023 |
| Bomb Techs Without BordersGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Carbondale, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservation InternationalGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| HomefrontGENERAL | Lawrenceville, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Montgomery College FoundationGENERAL | Rockville, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of Nc At Chapel HillGENERAL | Chapel Hill, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Human Services NwGENERAL OPERATING | Shoreline, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Generation HopeGENERAL | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Housing GroupGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern NcGENERAL | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Colorado CollegeGENERAL PURPOSES | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Solid Ground WashingtonGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Symphony FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Peacejam FoundationGENERAL | Arvada, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Resource Area For TeachingGENERAL | San Jose, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Greenway Middle SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Pitt Hopkins Research FoundationGENERAL | Plymount, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $6M | 2022 |
| United Services Organization (Uso)GENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Cleveland, OH | $350K | 2022 |
| Everybody MattersGENERAL PURPOSES | Phoenix, AZ | $300K | 2022 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Lakeville, CT | $100K | 2022 |