North Star Foundation
North Star Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cornelius, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $656K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $21K.
North Star Foundation at a glance
In short: North Star Foundation gave $71K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,400
- +223.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -86.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,700
- +2323.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,700
- Total assets
- $655,528
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who North Star Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Star Collaborative Foundation ($71K). Together the top 2 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Star Foundation gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $77K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Collaborative Foundation Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $70,900 |
| Friends of Palm Springs Animal Shel Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $655,528 | $35,795 | $85,810 | $71,400 | 2 | $71,400 | $21,385 | $38,448 |
| 2023 | $705,543 | $18,390 | $45,307 | $22,100 | 15 | $22,100 | — | $34,293 |
| 2022 | $772,695 | $359,683 | $33,138 | $18,515 | 4 | $18,515 | $345,060 | $33,328 |
| 2021 | $446,151 | $-15,887 | $34,077 | $30,500 | 7 | — | $18,284 | $34,383 |
| 2020 | $496,114 | $16,905 | $82,372 | $76,800 | 8 | — | $11,333 | $37,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Star Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Star Foundation is led by Stan Amy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Amy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah F. Ffitch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy L. Eugenis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about North Star Foundation
How much does North Star Foundation give each year?
North Star Foundation gave $71K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 15 grants.
How large is North Star Foundation?
North Star Foundation reported $656K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does North Star Foundation operate?
North Star Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington.
What is North Star Foundation's EIN?
North Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1248016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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