North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug
Accepts applications
North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$11.8 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,250 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,750 | 7 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $13,250 | 9 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 8 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thewashboardorg 917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 535-0747, finaid@wsac.wa.gov |
| What to submit | Applications are accepted through thewashboard.org website. Applications must include a statement on why the student has chosen to live their life free of using alcohol & drugs and a letter from a parent or other adult confirming that decision and information on student school or community volunteer activity related to drug and alcohol abstinence. |
| Deadlines | June 1st |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are awarded to Washington residents and for tuition to two or four year colleges. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Nygard
- Kristin Brueck
- Camae Chittim
- Ralph Jones
- Kevin Hummel
- Jayne Engle
- Theresa Tedrow
- Carolee Jones
- Katie Kyler
Questions people ask
Does North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st.
How much does North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug give?
$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon Nygard (President), Kristin Brueck (Board Member), Camae Chittim (Secretary) and Ralph Jones (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.