TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$24K
About North Star Alliance
Based on IRS filings
North Star Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,489,126 | $4,422,040 | $4,473,472 |
| Revenue | $184,740 | $59,867 | $602,131 |
| Expenses | $117,541 | $111,299 | $75,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $72,247 | $59,867 | $4,356 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Happie Llc ($32,500), Earth One (mothership One) ($30,000), My Little Yoni ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EARTH ONE (MOTHERSHIP ONE) SIOUX FALLS, SD | ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT FUNDING THE CROSSING OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FROM MAINLAND PORTUGAL TO THE AZORES TO THE CARIBBEAN AND PUERTO RICO WITH 300 LEADERS GROWING A REGENERATIVE WORLD. | $30,000 |
| ETERNA COMMUNITY LTD BAY HARBOR, FL | CO-CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING & COMMUNITY PROJECT ON PLAYA OSTIONAL (EL PALMAR LAND) | $9,625 |
| HAPPIE LLC MEMPHIS, TN | TO SPREAD LOVE AND CONSCIOUSNESS AND CONNECTION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY THAT'S AS OLD AS HUMANITY-SONG. | $32,500 |
| MY LITTLE YONI MIAMI, FL | TO TRANSLATE THEIR BOOKS INTO SPANISH AND LAUNCH BOOK DONATIONS IN SPANISH SPEAKING MARKETS. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNNAR LOVELACE | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| DEANNA NAKOSTEEN | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| ALICE MATZKIN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Alliance?
North Star Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is North Star Alliance?
As of 2024, North Star Alliance holds $4.5M in total assets with $185K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $97K in 2024.
Where does North Star Alliance operate?
North Star Alliance has awarded grants in California, Florida, South Dakota, Tennessee.
What size grants does North Star Alliance award?
In 2024, North Star Alliance awarded 4 grants totaling $97K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is North Star Alliance's EIN?
North Star Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2689661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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