North Star Fund Inc
North Star Fund Inc
New York, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
13-2950801
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
North Star Fund Inc
New York, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
13-2950801
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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North Star Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, with additional support in California and Washington, D.C. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with North Star Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
North Star Fund, Inc. (North Star Fund) is a social justice foundation that supports grassroots organizing led by communities of color building power in New York City and the Hudson Valley. The foundation organizes people across race and class to give in support of these movements. Since 1979, it has distributed more than $65 million to over 2,100 groups providing visionary leadership on timely issues facing New York. North Star Fund envisions a world in which resources and power are equitably shared, and a future where everyone can live with dignity and thrive.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Make the Road New York
$400K
< 1%
TIDES CENTER
$370K
< 1%
FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC
$270K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
181
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to North Star Fund Inc?
No. North Star Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does North Star Fund Inc give?
North Star Fund Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are North Star Fund Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from North Star Fund Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does North Star Fund Inc make each year?
In 2024, North Star Fund Inc awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did North Star Fund Inc fund recently?
In 2024, North Star Fund Inc awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include Make the Road New York, TIDES CENTER, and FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to North Star Fund Inc?
North Star Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.