Nonprofit · EIN 82-1656738
NORTHSTAR TUTORING
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $251,101 | $282,504 | -$31,403 | $49,798 | $650 | $49,148 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $249,351 | $244,118 | $5,233 | $80,551 | $0 | $80,551 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $251,101
- of which government grants
- $79,992
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,534
- Other salaries and wages
- $97,303
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $244,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,008
- Travel
- $439
- Program services (functional)
- $231,443
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,311
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $80,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,798
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $650
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,148
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $49,148
- Gross receipts
- $251,101
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 470
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Townsend | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $119,167 |
| Reilly-Ann Frank | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Pettit | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heidi Thompson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Daniela Gonzalez | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Anne Eigeman | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Townsend | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 55 | $108,753 |
| Zach Tschida | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Reilly-Ann Frank | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kathryn Pettit | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heidi Thompson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Daniela Gonzalez | Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Anne Eigeman | Member Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1429
- In care of
- % NORTHSTAR TUTORING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Townsend, 2437 15th St NW, Northstar Tutoring, Washington, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- Kathryn Pettit, Board Treasurer
- Phone
- (202) 695-2982
Mission
Northstar Tutoring's mission is to provide free, one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to Washington, D.C. area students from families with low incomes to help them succeed in both their academic and personal lives.
Program accomplishments
- Mt. Pleasant Library: In 2024, Northstar provided free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students at the Mt. Pleasant Library, with a focus on supporting students from low-income families in Washington, D.C., particularly in the Columbia Heights area. We held two tutoring sessions per week throughout the academic year and served approximately 50 students. A team of 110 volunteer tutors participated in this program, each paired with a student to provide weekly academic and mentoring support. Sessions focused on completing homework, preparing for tests and quizzes, and working through supplemental educational materials created by Northstar. Each volunteer contributed an estimated 40 hours over the course of the year.Expenses $46,025
- Hyattsville: At our Hyattsville site, Northstar served 85 K-12 students in 2024, with the support of 130 volunteer tutors. We offered three 90-minute tutoring sessions per week during the school year and a five-week summer program with two sessions per week. Students were matched with individual tutors for consistent, one-on-one support. Tutoring sessions focused on homework help as well as individualized subject based instruction. Northstar developed tailored supplemental materials aligned with each student's academic goals, which were informed by school grades, standardized test scores, and assessment data. Tutors contributed an estimated 67.5 hours each over the year (1.5 hours per week for 45 weeks).Expenses $32,739
- Rita Bright: Northstar's long-standing partnership with the Rita Bright Center continued in 2024, serving approximately 70 K-8th grade students through twice-weekly tutoring sessions. These 90-minute sessions were held in the evenings during the academic year and focused on targeted support in math and reading. Students worked one-on-one with tutors using high-impact tutoring curriculum aligned to grade-level standards. In total, 120 tutors participated at this site. During the January-May portion of the school year, volunteers each contributed an estimated 27 hours (1.5 hours per week for 18 weeks).Expenses $43,262
- Sasha Bruce: 2024 marked the launch of a new partnership between Northstar and Sasha Bruce Youthwork, a program focused on reentry support for formerly incarcerated youth. We served 25 students through a flexible tutoring model that allowed them to sign up for one to three 90-minute sessions per week, either in person or online. Tutoring support focused on completing school assignments, subject-specific tutoring, and GED preparation. A total of 30 tutors supported this program, providing both academic guidance and mentorship. Each volunteer contributed an estimated 15 hours from October to December (1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks).Expenses $24,425
- Center City: Northstar partnered for the first time with Center City Public Charter School's Shaw campus in 2024. We offered two one-hour sessions per week for K-8th grade students during the school year. Each student was matched with a volunteer tutor for one-on-one support focused on math and reading. Sessions followed structured curriculum and instructional materials. Each volunteer contributed an estimated 10 hours from October to December (1 hour per week for 10 weeks).Expenses $37,943
- Hyattsville Middle: In late 2024, Northstar began preparations for a new tutoring and mentoring program at Hyattsville Middle School, which officially launched in early 2025. Advance costs included outreach to potential tutors, conducting interviews and background checks, and planning individualized instruction based on student needs. Staff also worked closely with school administrators to align scheduling, space, and academic goals. The program was designed to support up to 45 students with two personalized tutoring sessions per week focused on math and reading.Expenses $24,465
- Oxon Hill: During the fall of 2024, Northstar prepared for the launch of its Oxon Hill tutoring program in February 2025. These expenses were related to tutor recruitment, interviews, and background checks, as well as staff time spent developing curriculum plans and coordinating logistics with the school site. The program was designed to serve up to 45 students with twice-weekly, one-on-one tutoring sessions in reading and math.Expenses $22,584
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1656738
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,798
- Income (IRS master file)
- $251,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $251,101 | $282,504 | $49,798 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $249,351 | $244,118 | $80,551 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-1656738).
Questions about NORTHSTAR TUTORING
- What is the EIN of NORTHSTAR TUTORING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHSTAR TUTORING is 82-1656738.
- Is NORTHSTAR TUTORING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to NORTHSTAR TUTORING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHSTAR TUTORING file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHSTAR TUTORING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHSTAR TUTORING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHSTAR TUTORING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jennifer Townsend.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHSTAR TUTORING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,167 (Jennifer Townsend, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHSTAR TUTORING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $251,101, expenses of $282,504 and total assets of $49,798 at year end.
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