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North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Salem, South Carolina · EIN 200719120

North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salem, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $7,500 the year before.

50% of its 2025 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$14,0005$171,767
2024$7,5005$178,149
2025$7,0004$189,551

How to apply

North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina2$4,000
Georgia2$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Clemson United Methodist Church
Clemson, SC
General$3,000
St Pius Catholic School
Atlanta, GA
General$2,000
Our Daily Bread
Seneca, SC
General$1,000
Habitat for Humanity
Atlanta, GA
General$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc give?

$7,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists David A Dixon (Pres & Treas), Kaleen K Dixon (VP & Sec.), Christopher A Dixon (Director) and David E Dixon (Director).

What does North Star Philanthropic Private Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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