NORTHSTAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC

EIN: 510579524 501(c)(3) Mental Health

OWINGS MILLS, MD

Total Revenue
$9,192,791
Total Expenses
$7,149,092
Total Assets
$7,611,645
Net Assets
$5,970,415
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
THOMAS POINTER
Phone
4104155887
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHSTAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $9.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

NORTHSTAR SPECIAL SERVICES, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FUNDED AND LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING, SUPERVISION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS THAT ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP AND EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE SELF-DETERMINTION AND SELF ADVOCACY SKILLS, TO MAKE MEANINGFUL LIFE CHOICES AND TO ATTAIN THEIR CHOSEN OUTCOMES WHILE LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,200
Program Service Revenue $9,177,671
Investment Income $12,920
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $9,192,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,633,227
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,461,508
Other Expenses $2,515,865
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,149,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,192,791 $7,817,126 +0.2%
Expenses $7,149,092 $6,041,994 +0.2%
Net Income $2,043,699 $1,775,132 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
153
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$369,110
Total Directors
5
$4,816
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARLOS HARDY SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILTON BUDD VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$4,816 $0 $4,816
JAMES DUNCAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORENE PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS POINTER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$135,522 $10,321 $145,843
TONYETTA WILLIAMS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$89,284 $11,278 $100,562
ROBIN POINTER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$111,517 $11,188 $122,705
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 $9,192,791 $7,149,092 $7,611,645 $2,043,699
2024 $7,817,126 $6,041,994 $6,585,634 $1,775,132
2023 $6,076,023 $6,071,912 $3,494,020 $4,111
2022 $5,297,479 $5,440,380 $2,978,997 $-142,901
2021 $5,637,449 $5,022,363 $3,400,935 $615,086
2020 $4,775,230 $4,774,391 $3,312,344 $839
2019 $4,789,217 $4,678,381 $2,734,672 $110,836
2018 $4,466,535 $4,232,816 $2,828,789 $233,719
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