North Star Philanthropic
North Star Philanthropic is a private foundation, based in Salem, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $12K.
North Star Philanthropic at a glance
In short: North Star Philanthropic gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,000
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $152,372
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Star Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemson United Methodist Church ($3K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Star Philanthropic gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson United Methodist Church Clemson, SC | General | $3,000 |
| St Pius Catholic School Atlanta, GA | General | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Seneca, SC | General | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,372 | $15,579 | $12,577 | $7,000 | 4 | $7,000 | $12,180 | $9,200 |
| 2024 | $149,370 | $15,113 | $11,269 | $7,500 | 5 | $7,500 | $11,942 | $8,756 |
| 2023 | $145,526 | $2,679 | $18,621 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,000 | $1,193 | $8,481 |
| 2022 | $161,468 | $19,474 | $12,543 | $11,500 | 7 | $11,500 | $18,565 | $8,730 |
| 2021 | $154,537 | $12,961 | $15,601 | $13,000 | 8 | $13,000 | $9,651 | $9,977 |
| 2020 | $157,177 | $7,923 | $7,642 | $4,500 | 5 | — | $5,181 | $8,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Star Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Star Philanthropic is led by David E. Dixon, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Dixon
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Dixon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaleen K. Dixon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Philanthropic
How much does North Star Philanthropic give each year?
North Star Philanthropic gave $7K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 5 grants.
What is North Star Philanthropic's typical grant size?
North Star Philanthropic's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Star Philanthropic give grants?
North Star Philanthropic gives mostly in South Carolina: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does North Star Philanthropic give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of North Star Philanthropic's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is North Star Philanthropic?
North Star Philanthropic reported $152K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 Philanthropic's EIN?
North Star Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0719120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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