Northern Star Foundation is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Star Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2016, Northern Star Foundation has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,790,628. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
N/A
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward H Hamm Jr Vice President, Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Candace S Hamm President | 0 | $0 | |
Katherine Haskins Assistant Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Alexandra Hamm Ryan Vice President, Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $407 |
| Dividends & Interest | $86,386 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $50,348 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $50,348 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $137,141 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $1,580 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $187 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $53,514 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $212,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $265,514 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,009 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,433 |
| 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 | $20 |
| Total assets | $3,877,079 |
| 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, Northern Star Foundation has awarded $212,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
1000 FRIENDS OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $6,000 |
ASPCA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $15,000 |
HAMM CLINIC PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $100,000 |
PALM BEACH ISLAND CATS INC PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $10,000 |
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE US PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $15,000 |
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND - COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $50,000 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Star Foundation St Paul, MN | $3,877,079 | $137,141 |
Native Skywatchers Incorporated Maple Grove, MN | $89,766 | $212,233 |
Minnesota Astronomical Society Minneapolis, MN | $213,794 | $0 |
Star Prairie Fish And Game Inc Star Prairie, WI | $190,459 | $0 |
Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation Inc Oconomowoc, WI | $508,630 | $219,201 |
F A Sackett Armstrong Chapel Fund Milwaukee, WI | $207,636 | $873 |
Blue Star Mothers Of America Inc Pine City, MN | $8,765 | $0 |