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North Star Foundation is a private corporation based in CORNELIUS, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Stanley R Amy. It holds total assets of $656K. Annual income is reported at $191K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and California. According to available records, North Star Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $196K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $31K and $89K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 8 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA.
North Star Foundation has distributed a total of $196K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
North Star Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
North Star Foundation is headquartered in CORNELIUS, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Amy | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christy L Eugenis | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah F Ffitch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$45K
Total Assets
$706K
Fair Market Value
$740K
Net Worth
$706K
Grants Paid
$22K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total: $677K
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$196K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Collaborative FoundationFunding and outreach for community organizations. | Portland, OR | $13K | 2021 |
| James Beard Public MarketUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| WorldpulseUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs School Book ProjectUNRESTRICTED | Palm Springs, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs Animal ShelterUNRESTRICTED | Palm Springs, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Plaza Theater FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Palm Springs, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Marda'S GiftUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Centeral Oregon Enviromental CenterUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Kairos PdxUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| In A LandscapeUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs Art MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Palm Spring, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Portland Institure Contemporary ArtUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| World PulseUnrestricted | Portland, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| International Documentary AssociatiUnrestricted | Las Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| American Leadership Forumunrestricted | Portland, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| Environmental Center Of BendUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $750 | 2021 |
| Live Wire RadioUnrestricted | Portland, OR | $750 | 2021 |
| The Film CollaborativeTRINI LOPEZ DOCUMENTARY | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Save Oswit CanyonEnvironmental Preservation | Palm Springs, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| 99 GirlfriendsUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1K | 2020 |
| Transition Projectsunrestricted | Portland, OR | $1K | 2020 |