North Star Prosperity
The mission of North Star Prosperity is to expand opportunities for minnesotans and ensure everyone in our state has the ability to live a happy and productive life.
North Star Prosperity at a glance
- Total assets
- $373,918
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $9,273
- -99.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $311,837
- -89.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Star Prosperity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How North Star Prosperity gives
- Giving grew 1541% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Family Prosperity Project St. Paul, MN | Political Action Committee Communications and General Support Grant. | $1,210,000 |
| Minnesota Voice St. Paul, MN | Assist with Creating a Youth Engagement Table. | $165,000 |
| College Possible Carmichael, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,918 | $9,273 | $311,837 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $677,210 | $3,253,154 | $2,877,755 | $1,395,000 | 3 | $9,317 |
| 2023 | $291,621 | $1,429,675 | $1,482,090 | $740,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $345,249 | $5,142,467 | $4,805,249 | $1,695,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $311,698 | $561,702 | $561,702 | $85,000 | 4 | — |
About North Star Prosperity
Based on IRS filings
North Star Prosperity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $374K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Star Prosperity is led by Mike Dean, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Dean
Executive Director
Executive Director Starting → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $81K (2025)
Cassandra Rohlik
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$48K (2025)
Brynn Hausz
Board Chair
Board Treasurer → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Sobotka
Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Corrado
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Sasse
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jacquelyn Brustuen (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cassandra Moore (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Michael Rosenow (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Walker (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wes Dunser (2021–2022) — Interim Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Mike Dean (Executive Director Until June 2025). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Star Prosperity
How large is North Star Prosperity?
North Star Prosperity reported $374K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What is North Star Prosperity?
North Star Prosperity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $374K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Star Prosperity operate?
North Star Prosperity has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Minnesota.
What is North Star Prosperity's EIN?
North Star Prosperity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2157002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
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