North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc
The Corporation was formed and operates for the exclusive purpose of education, recreation, and management of a youth hockey program for Grafton, ND and the surrounding area.
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc at a glance
In short: North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc gave $153K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,585
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $152,585
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $152,585
- Total assets
- $108,637
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grafton Blue Line Club Inc ($153K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $153K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Blue Line Club Inc Grafton, ND | Support Hockey Programs | $152,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,637 | $384,201 | $367,252 | $152,585 | 1 |
| 2024 | $91,688 | $333,117 | $347,341 | $119,374 | 1 |
| 2023 | $105,912 | $336,085 | $343,917 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $113,744 | $296,812 | $342,676 | $111,100 | 1 |
| 2021 | $159,608 | $293,676 | $284,183 | $104,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | $150,115 | $217,737 | $244,842 | $101,800 | 1 |
| 2019 | $177,220 | $284,584 | $242,173 | $108,100 | 1 |
About North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Grafton, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $109K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $153K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc is led by John Suda, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Suda
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kylen Kostrzewski
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$17K (2025)
Jay Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Phelps
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Woods
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Narloch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Mike Olson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Flanagan
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Scott Kraft (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Meyer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Theresa Thompson (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Dean Thompson (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Richie Sherlock (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Preschong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alissa Foerster (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristi Olson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Larson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nathan Sillers (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Andy Allen (2019) — Director
- Former: Andy Gire (2019) — Director
- Former: Nick Ziegelmann (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Sally Larson (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $17K, to Kylen Kostrzewski (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc
How much does North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc give each year?
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc gave $153K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $119K across 1 grant.
How large is North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc?
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc reported $109K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What is North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc?
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Grafton, ND. It holds $109K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc operate?
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc's EIN?
North Stars Youth Hockey Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1916561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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