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North Star of Chester County

EIN 23-2713075 · West Chester, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES & MENTORING FOR LOW-INCOME SINGLE WORKING PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND GUIDE THEM TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$345,141
Spending
$307,657
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
6
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$76,353, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $249,327 spent. PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD/GAS GIFT CARDS, ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (ACCESS TO OFFICE PANTRY,FINANCIAL AID FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, FINANCIAL AID FOR EDUCATION) FOR 23 DIFFERENT FAMILIES, INCLUDING 42 CHILDREN. THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESULTED IN 6,997 NIGHTS OF HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FAMILY STABILITY.
  2. $8,733 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT AND INITIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR 14 APPLICANT FAMILIES INCLUDING 30 CHILDREN, AND RESPONSES TO OVER 428 INQUIRIES.
  3. $3,766 spent. NORTH STAR OF CHESTER COUNTY OPERATES AN IN-OFFICE PANTRY FOR OUR FAMILIES. 1 VOLUNTEER MAINTAINS THE PANTRY, CHECKING INVENTORY AND REFILLING IT AS NEEDED, LOGGING 18 HOURS OF SERVICE.
  4. NORTH STAR STAFFED AN INFORMATIONAL TABLE AT THE 13TH ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY SINGLE MOTHERS' CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN APRIL AND INCLUDED A RESOURCE FAIR, WORKSHOPS RELATED TO FINANCE, SELF-CARE, HOME BUYING, MENTORSHIP, WORK-LIFE BALANCE, LEGAL AID, AND CHILDCARE AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR MOMS IN NEED. NORTH STAR SUPPORTED THE CHILDREN OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, DISTRIBUTING DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND BOOKS TO 32 CHILDREN. NORTH STAR ALSO PAID AN AVERAGE OF 320 EACH FOR 25 CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP OR PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. NORTH STAR PROVIDED FINANCIAL SPPORT FOR THREE INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, OR ACHIEVE ADDITIONAL JOB CERTIFICATIONS, IN THE FORM OF REGISTRATION FEES, TUITION AND PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS.
  5. NORTH STAR STAFFED AN INFORMATIONAL TABLE AT THE 13TH ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY SINGLE MOTHERS' CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN APRIL AND INCLUDED A RESOURCE FAIR, WORKSHOPS RELATED TO FINANCE, SELF-CARE, HOME BUYING, MENTORSHIP, WORK-LIFE BALANCE, LEGAL AID, AND CHILDCARE AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR MOMS IN NEED. NORTH STAR SUPPORTED THE CHILDREN OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, DISTRIBUTING DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND BOOKS TO 32 CHILDREN. NORTH STAR ALSO PAID AN AVERAGE OF 320 EACH FOR 25 CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP OR PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. NORTH STAR PROVIDED FINANCIAL SPPORT FOR THREE INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, OR ACHIEVE ADDITIONAL JOB CERTIFICATIONS, IN THE FORM OF REGISTRATION FEES, TUITION AND PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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