North Star Land Foundation Inc
North Star Land Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brookline, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $91.
North Star Land Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: North Star Land Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,742
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,742
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,742
- Total assets
- $96,022
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Land Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sheriff's Meadow Foundation ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How North Star Land Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2K (2024) to $4K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Vineyard Haven, MA | Assist in preservation and protection of open spaces and wildlife on martha's vineyard. | $1,742 |
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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 | $96,022 | $91 | $1,853 | $1,742 | 1 | $1,852 | $91 | $3,181 |
| 2023 | $97,784 | $78 | $3,507 | $1,915 | 1 | $3,507 | $78 | $3,334 |
| 2022 | $101,213 | $32 | $4,656 | $2,929 | 1 | $4,556 | $32 | $3,542 |
| 2021 | $105,738 | $50 | $1,564 | — | — | $1,562 | $50 | $3,625 |
| 2020 | $107,252 | $151 | $5,458 | $3,900 | 1 | — | $151 | $3,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Star Land Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Star Land Foundation Inc is led by davis yetman, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
davis yetman
President, Treasurer & 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 Land Foundation Inc
How much does North Star Land Foundation Inc give each year?
North Star Land Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is North Star Land Foundation Inc?
North Star Land Foundation Inc reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is North Star Land Foundation Inc?
North Star Land Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brookline, MA. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does North Star Land Foundation Inc operate?
North Star Land Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is North Star Land Foundation Inc's EIN?
North Star Land Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3346864. 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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