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North Star Fund Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 132950801  ·  Private foundation

North Star Fund Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.8M in annual giving against $11.7M in assets. This page documents the 311 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for North Star Fund Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.7M
Total assets
311
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What North Star Fund Inc funds

North Star Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeFood & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include justice involved.

justice involved

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for North Star Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See AttachedNew York, NY$14.8M2020
See AttachedNew York, NY$12.0M2022
See AttachedNew York, NY$5.9M2019
Make the Road New York
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE FUND EXCLUDED WORKERS COALITION
Brooklyn, NY$200K2024
Public Policy and Education Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE INVEST IN OUR NEW YORK COALITION
Albany, NY$200K2024
Parole Preparation Project
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLES CAMPAIGN FOR PAROLE JUSTICE COALITION
New York, NY$200K2024
For the Many
PROVIDED THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVO FOUNDATION, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
New York, NY$150K2023
Riders Alliance
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NEW YORKERS FOR TRANSPORTATION EQUITY COALITION
New York, NY$100K2024
Make the Road New York
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE COVERAGE FOR ALL COALITION
Brooklyn, NY$100K2024
Community Food Advocates
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GOOD FOOD PURCHASING NY COALITION
New York, NY$100K2024
Vocal-ny
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ASSOCIATION COALITION
Brooklyn, NY$100K2024
Laundry Workers Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$60K2024
Cornell Center for Transformative Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ithaca, NY$60K2024
Drum - South Asian Organizing Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Jackson Heights, NY$60K2024
Caribbean Equality Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
South Ozone Park, NY$60K2024

North Star Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$5.9M
2020$14.8M
2022$12.0M
2023$3.1M
2024$5.8M

How to apply for funding from North Star Fund Inc

North Star Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at northstarfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about North Star Fund Inc

Does North Star Fund Inc accept grant applications?
North Star Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does North Star Fund Inc fund?
North Star Fund Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include See Attached, See Attached, See Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does North Star Fund Inc give in grants?
North Star Fund Inc reported $14.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.6M over 311 grants.
Where is North Star Fund Inc located?
North Star Fund Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132950801.
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About this profile. This page is built from North Star Fund Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with North Star Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.