North Star Collaborative Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Star Collaborative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, North Star Collaborative Foundation generated $234.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $630.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, North Star Collaborative Foundation has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $751,950. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE AND OPEN DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AREA:DEMOCRACY POLICY, RESEARCH & CONVENING: CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON GOVERNMENT REFORM; DEVELOPED AN INITIAL MULTI-YEAR FRAMEWORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND VOTING SYSTEM USED IN THE PORTLAND; CONVENED PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT CIVIC EDUCATION IN PORTLAND THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024.
FREE AND OPEN DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AREA:PORTLAND IS POSSIBLE - CIVIC LEADERS RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT: CONVENED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO EVALUATE NEW CIVIC PROJECT OPTIONS; HOSTED A SERIES OF THREE PUBLIC EVENTS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY IN FACILITATED, INTERACTIVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION; RESEARCHED SHARED LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND INTERVIEWED COMMUNITY LEADERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR A SPACE TO CONVENE CIVIC LEADERS IN PORTLAND.CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE: CONTINUED WORK ESTABLISHING A DONOR TABLE (OREGON DONOR ALLIANCE) LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR; MET WITH INSTITUTIONAL FUNDERS TO DEVELOP A SHARED APPROACH TO FUNDING CIVIC "INFRASTRUCTURE" IN OREGON, AS THE OREGON CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDERS.
PROSPEROUS AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY - ECONOMY RESEARCH, POLICY AND CONVENING: UPDATED OUR 2017-2019 RESEARCH ON CURRENT AND FUTURE FISCAL STRESS ON OREGON'S LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. CONVENED LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT OREGON'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S FISCAL HEALTH; COMMISSIONED RESEARCH ON BUDGET INSTABILITY AND CAPITAL GAINS VOLATILITY IN OREGON; DEVELOPED A POLICY
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDED A NINE WEEK TRAINING AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR 16 COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES. FELLOWS COMPLETED RESEARCH ON PORTLAND AREA HOMELESSNESS, STATE EXPENDITURE FORECASTING, CLIMATE MIGRATION, ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO CURB EMISSIONS, AND OTHER TOPICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Caitlin Davis CEO | 36 | $99,396 | |
Stanley R Amy President | 1 | $0 | |
Christy L Eugenis Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
James Kelly Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Norm Boice Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $218,250 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $9,316 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $7,139 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $7,139 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $7,139 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $234,705 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $115,662 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $150,961 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $12,531 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $23,199 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,831 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $3,174 |
Printing and publications | $1,035 |
Other expenses | $64,099 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $436,271 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $194,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $630,271 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,828 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $201,828 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, North Star Collaborative Foundation has awarded $194,000 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACLU OREGON PURPOSE: ADVANCING RIGHTS OF PEOPLE | $5,000 |
ALBINA VISION TRUST PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
CENTRAL CITY CONCERN PURPOSE: HOMELESS SERVICES | $10,000 |
EAST COUNTY RISING COMMUNITY PROJECTS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUMMIT | $2,500 |
FREE PRESS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF NONPARTISAN MEDIA WORK | $2,500 |
HERE TOGETHER PURPOSE: SUPPORTING RESEACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | $10,000 |