Northern Star Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northern Star Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $212,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$212,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $212,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,000 | 7 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 7 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Northern Star Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Northern Star Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $82,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamm Clinic | General fund - community projects | $100,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General fund - community projects | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - Florida Chapter | General fund - community projects | $16,000 |
| ASPCA | General fund - community projects | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | General fund - community projects | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Cats Inc | General fund - community projects | $10,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | General fund - community projects | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Hamm Jr
- Candace S Hamm
- Katherine Haskins
- Alexandra Hamm Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Northern Star Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northern Star Foundation give?
$212,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Northern Star Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward H Hamm Jr (Vice President, Treasurer), Candace S Hamm (President), Katherine Haskins (Assistant Treasurer) and Alexandra Hamm Ryan (Vice President, Secretary).
What does Northern Star Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.