The North Star Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The North Star Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.2 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$15.2 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 38 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $15.2 million | 56 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
The North Star Charitable 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 The North Star Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $4.0 million |
| Washington | 10 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $2.5 million |
| Colorado | 16 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $670,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $425,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $327,000 |
| California | 2 | $291,596 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purposes | $4.0 million |
| The Colorado College | General purposes | $1.6 million |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral | General | $1.3 million |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General | $1.1 million |
| Feel Good Action | General | $1.0 million |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | General operating | $801,000 |
| Conservation International | General purposes | $570,000 |
| Malala Fund | General | $550,000 |
| United Services Organization (Uso) | General purposes | $500,000 |
| New Jersey Institute for Social Justice | General operating | $350,000 |
| Everybody Matters | General purposes | $300,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center | General | $276,596 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork | General | $250,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Emm | General support | $200,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | General purposes | $110,000 |
| Valley Settlement | General | $100,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | General | $100,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | General purpose | $100,000 |
| College of William & Mary Foundation | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Family Law Casa of King County | General operating | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| American University Wamu | General support | $100,000 |
| Wild Montana Action Fund | General operating | $100,000 |
| United Way of King County | General operating | $100,000 |
| Treehouse | General operating | $100,000 |
| Reprohub | General | $75,000 |
| Generation Hope | General | $75,000 |
| Homefront | General | $75,000 |
| Response Aspen | General | $50,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork | General | $50,000 |
| Center for Human Services NW | General operating | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | General | $50,000 |
| Scholarchips Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Valerie A Mars
- Philip M White
- Christopher M White
- Justin F White
- Kelly J Chapman
- Molly Christine Lynch
Questions people ask
Does The North Star Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The North Star Charitable Foundation give?
$15.2 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The North Star Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Valerie A Mars (Chairman), Philip M White (Chairman), Christopher M White (Vice-Chairman) and Justin F White (Vice-Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The North Star Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and environment and conservation.