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EIN 01-0613583

North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Sunderland
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
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
$431,857
2023
Total expenses
$453,409
2023
Total assets
$259,951
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at North Star Self-Directed Learning for Teens

The organization provided alternative educational programs to 66 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
...and 1 more grant received

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 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$155,098
Program services$268,716
Investment income and dividends$263
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,071
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$6,709
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$431,857

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

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072024-06-14990View PDF
2022-072023-06-14990View PDF
2021-072022-06-13990View PDF
2020-072021-06-14990View PDF
2019-072021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 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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