Northstar Learning Centers Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Northstar Learning Centers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, registered in 1976, with $8,698,514 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10 Hyacinth St, New Bedford, MA, 02740 EIN 51-0200575 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.7M
▲ 49.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.4M
Net assets
$4.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Northstar Learning Centers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Northstar Learning Centers Inc: 9 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Northstar Learning Centers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Northstar Learning Centers Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 10 Hyacinth St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
- City
- New Bedford
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2014) to $8.7M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.7MNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
26.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.5M
Total liabilities
$4.7M
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,698,514▲49.9% | $6,396,448▲22.7% | $4,828,449▲91.1% | $9,537,563▲112% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,802,445▲23.1% | $5,214,269▲37.4% | $2,526,383▲30.3% | $4,489,610▲60.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,711,748▲41.6% | $3,794,382▲10.1% | $1,938,207▲89.9% | $2,793,053▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,326,703▲7.8% | $3,445,407▲18.8% | $1,020,841▼10.4% | $2,209,314▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,086,919▲16.2% | $2,900,677▲14.7% | $1,139,545▲19.5% | $2,079,088▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,657,526▲8.8% | $2,528,566▲0.6% | $953,303▲15.6% | $1,554,685▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,441,657▲6.0% | $2,514,598▲3.9% | $824,343▼8.1% | $1,324,016▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,304,330▼11.6% | $2,420,857▼5.0% | $897,284▼11.5% | $1,268,480▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,607,273▲8.1% | $2,546,981▲3.7% | $1,013,811▲6.3% | $1,452,892▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,412,750 | $2,456,452▲0.7% | $953,519▲3.0% | $1,351,825▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,440,338▼0.4% | $925,642▲8.6% | $1,407,361▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,449,474▲4.1% | $852,399▲4.8% | $1,329,907▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,352,516 | $813,712 | $1,287,260 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $382K total
16 grants to Northstar Learning Centers Inc totaling $382K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $30,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation | Sub-grantee to support the reaching equity through community-based vaccination engagement and resourcing (recover) initiative to mobilize the us public health workforce and accelerate vaccine uptake. | 2021 | $82,725 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Research research research | 2020 | $15,746 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,227 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc | Community outreach | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Research | 2018 | $5,270 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Research | 2017 | $12,860 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc | Patient service | 2017 | $6,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2015 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Northstar Learning Centers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northstar Learning Centers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0200575, based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northstar Learning Centers Inc's EIN?
- Northstar Learning Centers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0200575.
- How much revenue does Northstar Learning Centers Inc report?
- Northstar Learning Centers Inc reported $8,698,514 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Northstar Learning Centers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Northstar Learning Centers Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Northstar Learning Centers Inc (EIN 51-0200575) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.