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North Star Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cornelius, Oregon · EIN 931248016

North Star Foundation is a private foundation in Cornelius, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,400 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $35,700 and the largest $70,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $22,100 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,10015$740,150
2024$71,4002$775,759

How to apply

North 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What North Star Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon1$70,900
California1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
North Star Collaborative Foundation
Portland, OR
Unrestricted$70,900
Friends of Palm Springs Animal Shel
Palm Springs, CA
Unrestricted$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does North Star Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does North Star Foundation give?

$71,400 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $35,700.

Who runs North Star Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stan Amy (President), Christy L Eugenis (Secretary) and Sarah F Ffitch (Director).

What does North Star Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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