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EIN 01-0613583

North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Sunderland
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2024-07-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens is a self-directed learning program that aims to develop students' interest in their own education. Founded by two educators who recognized the limitations of traditional schools, the organization offers alternative educational programs such as independent studies, family consultations, workshops, and trips to museums and other venues. The organization has provided these services to 66 students and their families.
Also known as...
Learning Alternatives
Total revenues
$396,175
2024
Total expenses
$401,552
2024
Total assets
$208,628
2024
Num. employees
10
2024

Program areas at North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

The organization provided alternative educational programs to approximately 75 students and their families. This included independent studies, family consultations workshops, trips to museums and other educational venues.

Who funds North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Seligsohn FoundationUnrestricted$15,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$6,250
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,450

Personnel at North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

NameTitleCompensation
Ken DanfordExecutive Director
Loran SaitoProgram Director
Jodi LynCutler, Outreach Director
Jodi Lyn CutlerOutreach Director
Kizzi CollierOperations Manager$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

RevenuesFYE 07/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$102,057
Program services$258,899
Investment income and dividends$171
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$34,984
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$64
Total revenues$396,175

Form 990s for North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-072024-12-04990View PDF
2023-072024-06-14990View PDF
2022-072023-06-14990View PDF
2021-072022-06-13990View PDF
2020-072021-06-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Seligsohn Foundation
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Seligsohn Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
45 Amherst Rd
Sunderland, MA 01375
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Franklin County, MA
Website URL
northstarteens.org/ 
Phone
(413) 582-0193
IRS details
EIN
01-0613583
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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