Scott Richards North Star Charitable
The Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports charitable causes and organizations important to the North Star family, with giving that includes health-related causes, local nonprofits, and other community organizations.
Scott Richards North Star Charitable at a glance
In short: Scott Richards North Star Charitable gave $270K across 85 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New Jersey. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,176
- -71.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 85
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,179
- -73.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,192,829
- +19.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (29 of 85, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scott Richards North Star Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a standard grant request and says there are no deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy White
Mailing address: 2701 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 617-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott Richards North Star Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
359 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 351 grants of 359 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in New Jersey (44%), Minnesota (25%), Texas (12%), and Pennsylvania (11%); Wisconsin accounted for 1%. The listed 2025 grants also include recipients in other states, including Illinois and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scott Richards North Star Charitable open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 85 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 346% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2020) to $967K (2019). In 2025 it made 85 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation Tenfly, NJ | General | $119,755 |
| Stop Alzheimer's Now Austin, TX | General | $32,870 |
| Commonwealth of Pa Dept of Human Svcs Harrisburg, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Bestprep Brooklyn Park, MN | General | $25,500 |
| Breast Cancer Education Association Roseville, MN | General | $15,000 |
| Accola St. Paul, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Kids Fighting Hunger St Cloud, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Cretin-Derham Hall High School St. Paul, MN | General | $2,950 |
| Safe Summer Nights Mendota Heights, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Gilmore Family Foundation Arlington Heights, IL | General | $1,750 |
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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 | $2,192,829 | $771,181 | $415,172 | $270,176 | 85 | $402,292 | $163,668 | $116,194 |
| 2024 | $1,836,820 | $1,191,380 | $1,056,150 | $935,029 | 79 | $1,053,525 | $460,363 | $97,887 |
| 2023 | $1,701,590 | $497,709 | $381,859 | $286,575 | 84 | $376,488 | $51,606 | $85,349 |
| 2022 | $1,585,740 | $561,825 | $394,498 | $275,588 | 61 | $374,350 | $79,886 | $78,877 |
| 2021 | $1,418,413 | $623,734 | $336,227 | $314,368 | 50 | $317,208 | $67,507 | $75,564 |
| 2020 | $1,259,943 | $307,249 | $271,416 | $262,549 | 48 | — | $68,384 | $62,920 |
| 2019 | $1,260,732 | $477,818 | $1,022,101 | $966,964 | 57 | — | $120,961 | $77,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Richards North Star Charitable reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies six core causes: myelofibrosis, ataxia, Alzheimer’s disease, Bikes for Kids, breast cancer, and cystic fibrosis. Its 2025 filing states a priority for grants supporting and conducting nonpartisan research, education, and informational activities related to breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and cystic fibrosis.
Its 2025 filing also describes direct charitable activity supporting pediatric heart health through fundraising for the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation. The foundation committed to matching up to $50,000 raised through an annual charity golf tournament, with funds directed to research, awareness, and family assistance programs for children affected by cardiomyopathy.
Examples of grantees show support for a range of organizations. Stop Alzheimer’s Now describes its work as raising awareness and funding research toward a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. BestPrep says it prepares Minnesota students with business, career, and financial literacy skills. ACCOLA describes work supporting immigrants through education, providing housing for women healing from trauma, and connecting spirituality with social justice action. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address community social services, hydrocephalus research and support, higher education, learning differences, and Catholic school excellence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 85 grants totaling $270,176. Grants ranged from $35 to $119,755, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $119,755 to the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation, $32,870 to Stop Alzheimer’s Now, $30,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, $25,500 to BestPrep, and $15,000 to the Breast Cancer Education Association. The listed purposes for these grants were “general.”
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a standard grant request as the application material, with no deadline. The filing gives priority to grants supporting and conducting nonpartisan research, education, and informational activities related to breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and cystic fibrosis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Phillip C. Richards as executive chairman; James Quandt as president; Robert Kaufer as secretary; and Susan B. Richards, David Vasos, Edward G. Deutschlander, P. Shaun McDuffee, Marshall Gifford, Joseph Fox, and Michelle Richards as at-large directors.
Scott Richards North Star Charitable is led by James Quandt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Quandt
President
At-Large → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Vasos
At-Large
Vice President → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward G. Deutschlander
At-Large
Vice President → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marshall Gifford
At-Large
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phillip C. Richards
Executive Chariman
President → Executive Chariman, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Kaufer
Secretary
At-Large → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan B. Richards
At-Large
Assistant Vice President → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Fox
At-Large
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Richards
At-Large
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jon Ylinen
At-Large
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
P. Shaun McDuffee
At-Large
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Shaun McDuffee (2019–2023) — At-Large
- Former: Andrew Rolnick (2019) — At-Large
- Former: Mark Bonnett (2019) — At-Large
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.
Frequently asked questions about Scott Richards North Star Charitable
How much does Scott Richards North Star Charitable give each year?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable gave $270K across 85 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $935K across 79 grants.
What is Scott Richards North Star Charitable's typical grant size?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,179, across 85 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scott Richards North Star Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Scott Richards North Star Charitable give grants?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable's top state is New Jersey, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (25%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (11 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants), St Cloud, MN (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Scott Richards North Star Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scott Richards North Star Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (85 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scott Richards North Star Charitable's largest grantees?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation ($119,755), Stop Alzheimer's Now ($32,870) and Commonwealth of Pa Dept of Human Svcs ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Richards North Star Charitable?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $402K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott Richards North Star Charitable fund?
The foundation’s website identifies six core causes: myelofibrosis, ataxia, Alzheimer’s disease, Bikes for Kids, breast cancer, and cystic fibrosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Richards North Star Charitable?
The filing lists a standard grant request and says there are no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scott Richards North Star Charitable's EIN?
Scott Richards North Star Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0764527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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