North Star Fund Inc is a community foundation based in New York City dedicated to supporting and empowering grassroots organizations. Its latest IRS Form 990 filing (2023) reports $13.4M in revenue, $29.4M in total assets. It currently has 1 open funding opportunity listed on OpenGrants.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 132950801).
North Star Fund Inc is a community foundation based in New York City dedicated to supporting and empowering grassroots organizations. The fund primarily provides financial resources in the form of grant funding to support social justice initiatives and communities championing for equality and rights. North Star Fund Inc generally funds causes related to civil liberties, poverty reduction, community development, racial justice and gender equality, among others. This foundation places a strong emphasis on local, community-led efforts that seek systemic change.
North Star Fund's Rapid Response Grants support grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that need immediate resources to respond to unforeseen shifts in the political landscape or critical campaig…
Grant details| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990 | $13.4M | $10.1M | $29.4M | — | — |
| 2022 | 990 | $14.1M | $16.0M | $25.2M | — | View |
| 2021 | 990 | $32.3M | $18.5M | $26.8M | — | — |
| 2020 | 990 | $14.9M | $18.1M | $11.7M | — | View |
| 2019 | 990 | $12.8M | $9.4M | $15.1M | — | View |
| 2018 | 990 | $7.7M | $6.2M | $11.1M | — | View |
| 2017 | 990 | $5.5M | $5.1M | $9.5M | — | View |
| 2016 | 990 | $6.7M | $5.8M | $9.1M | — | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | JENKINTOWN, PA | $1.0M | DONOR ADVISED GRANTMAKING FOR CORE PROGRAMS |
| SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER OF ALBANY | ALBANY, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY AID & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | DECATUR, GA | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOOPS4KIDS | CLIFTON PARK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CARROLL GARDENS ASSOCIATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS | DETROIT, MI | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LA COLMENA | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MEKONG NYC | BRONX, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GUARDIANS OF FLUSHING BAY | WOODSIDE, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | MAMARONECK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SYLVIA RIVERA LAW PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMON DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CASA COMMUNITY ACTION FOR SAFE APARTMENTS NEW SETTLEMENT | BRONX, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EAST HARLEM EL BARRIO COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | NEW YORK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GLLTS | QUEENS, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COOPER SQUARE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $60K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST | NEW YORK, NY | $30K | A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN THE FUND FOR NEW CITIZENS COLLABORATIVE |
| NEW YORKERS DEFENDING DEMOCRACY | BROOKLYN, NY | $25K | THE NON-PARTISAN SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES OF THE C4 RELATED TO THE NYC CHARTER REVISION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN |
| FLUSHING WORKERS CENTER | FLUSHING, NY | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS | CALABASAS, CA | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TORTURE | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING | OAKLAND, CA | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA ORGANIZING | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY AID & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | DECATUR, GA | $20K | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
From the 2025 IRS Form 990 (Schedule I) e-filing. Amounts as filed.
