Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN

Scott Richards North Star Charitable

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Typical grant size
$500 $500 $1K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
130
Repeat grantees
57
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactTIMOTHY WHITE · 6126176000
MaterialsSTANDARD GRANT REQUEST
RestrictionsPRIORITY TO GRANTS TO SUPPORT AND CONDUCT NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO AID IN THE CHARITABLE CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Phillip C Richards
EXECUTIVE CHARIMAN
Susan B Richards
AT-LARGE
David Vasos
AT-LARGE
Edward G Deutschlander
AT-LARGE
P Shaun Mcduffee
AT-LARGE
Robert Kaufer
SECRETARY
James Quandt
PRESIDENT
Marshall Gifford
AT-LARGE
Joseph Fox
AT-LARGE
Michelle Richards
AT-LARGE
Jon Ylinen
AT-LARGE
Shaun Mcduffee
AT-LARGE
Andrew Rolnick
AT-LARGE
Mark Bonnett
AT-LARGE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
50.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'14
'16
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
474
Total grants awarded
$4.2M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$725K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$935K
79 grants
2023
$287K
84 grants
2022
$276K
61 grants
2021
$314K
50 grants
2020
$263K
48 grants
2019
$967K
57 grants
2016
$407K
36 grants
2014
$392K
31 grants
2013
$388K
28 grants

Top recipients

Lewis Katz School of Med at Temple University
1 grant · PA
$725K
Lewis Katz School of Med at Temple Univ
5 grants · PA
$725K
Mayo Clinic
4 grants · AZ
$650K
Temple University Ia
1 grant · NY
$505K
Stop Alzheimer's Now
9 grants · TX
$238K
5 grants · MN · ≈ likely match
$145K
5 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$127K
University of Mn Foundation
5 grants · MN
$111K
7 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$95K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Temple University Ia
GENERAL
NY · TY 2024
$505K
Lewis Katz School of Med at Temple Univ
GENERAL
PA · TY 2024
$145K
Stop Alzheimer's Now
GENERAL
TX · TY 2024
$95K
Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
GENERAL
NJ · TY 2024
$72K
University of Minnesota Foundation
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$30K
Bestprep
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$26K
Breast Cancer Education Association
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$15K
Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Foundatio
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$4K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$3K
Kids Fighting Hunger
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$3K
United Heroes League
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$3K
Nativity of Our Lord School
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$3K
Childrens Health Care Foundation
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$2K
Gilmore Family Foundation
GENERAL
IL · TY 2024
$2K
Loueys-dietz Syndrome Foundation
GENERAL
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Safe Summer Nights
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$1K
Alex Haunty's Theater and Arts Fund Inc
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$1K
Susan G Komen
GENERAL
TX · TY 2024
$870
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$780
Impact Nations
GENERAL
FL · TY 2024
$750
Hope Dental Clinic
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$750
Diaper Bank of Minnesota
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$750
We Can Ride
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$600
Fight With Austin Flash Schroeder Fdn
GENERAL
IA · TY 2024
$522
The Center for Humane Living
GENERAL
AZ · TY 2024
$500
Youth Investment
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Canopy Center Inc
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$500
Evergrow Academy Inc
GENERAL
CA · TY 2024
$500
Daily Work
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Faith Community Church
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$500
World Vision
GENERAL
WA · TY 2024
$500
American College of Financial Services
GENERAL
PA · TY 2024
$500
Anoka Hennepin School District
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Free Clinic of Pierce & St Croix Counties
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$500
North Metro Unified Special Olympics
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Reformed Living Bible Church
GENERAL
AZ · TY 2024
$500
Rhs Back Court Club
GENERAL
AZ · TY 2024
$500
Saints Peter & Paul Church
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Sakakwea Medical Center Hospice
GENERAL
ND · TY 2024
$500
St Thomas More Church of Coralville
GENERAL
IA · TY 2024
$500
The Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Pioneers Inc
GENERAL
FL · TY 2024
$500
Georgia Southern University Foundation
GENERAL
GA · TY 2024
$500
Arizona School for the Arts
GENERAL
AZ · TY 2024
$500
Central Lutheran Church
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
People Responding in Social Ministry
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
Blackhawks of St Paul
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
The Rotary Club of Minnetonka Foundation
GENERAL
MN · TY 2024
$500
100 Men of Dane County
GENERAL
WI · TY 2024
$500
Friends of Israel Scouts Inc
GENERAL
NY · TY 2024
$500

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.