NORTH STAR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING FOR TEENS INC

EIN: 010613583 501(c)(3) Education

SUNDERLAND, MA

Total Revenue
$436,159
Total Expenses
$435,300
Total Assets
$147,736
Net Assets
$86,107
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
KENNETH D DANFORD
Phone
4135820193
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

NORTH STAR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING FOR TEENS INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $436K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED BY TWO EDUCATORS WHO RECOGNIZED THAT SOME TEENAGERS WERE HAVING DIFFICULTIES LEARNING IN STANDARD EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS DUE TO LIMITATIONS OF THE METHODS USED IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $383,881 Revenue: $244,839

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 75 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDED INDEPENDENT STUDIES, FAMILY CONSULTATIONS WORKSHOPS, TRIPS TO MUSEUMS AND...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 75 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDED INDEPENDENT STUDIES, FAMILY CONSULTATIONS WORKSHOPS, TRIPS TO MUSEUMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL VENUES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,087
Program Service Revenue $244,607
Investment Income $232
Other Revenue $24,233
TOTAL REVENUE $436,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $301,545
Fundraising Expenses $7,200
Program Expenses $383,881
Other Expenses $133,755
TOTAL EXPENSES $435,300

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $436,159 $396,175 +0.1%
Expenses $435,300 $401,552 +0.1%
Net Income $859 $-5,377 -1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$35,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
1
$35,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH DANFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Key Emp
$35,000 $0 $35,000
GARY BERNHARD PRESIDENT/TREASURER 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABLBI MURRI BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA VIJIL DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANANI EISENSTEIN-BOND BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY HARDING-MORICK BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA HOWARD BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC KOLOSKI BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE SURNER BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $436,159 $435,300 $147,736 $859
2024 $396,175 $401,552 $208,628 $-5,377
2023 $431,857 $453,409 $259,951 $-21,552
2022 $362,800 $377,896 $294,428 $-15,096
2021 $358,885 $352,693 $284,591 $6,192
2020 $368,237 $332,947 $272,979 $35,290
2019 $315,311 $348,541 $88,382 $-33,230
2018 $351,936 $370,787 $123,689 $-18,851
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