National Math Stars

EIN: 991102659 501(c)(3) Education

Wilmington, NC

Total Revenue
$14,493,430
Total Expenses
$3,878,066
Total Assets
$12,735,829
Net Assets
$12,463,897
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Ilana Walder-Biesanz
Phone
9106851231
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

National Math Stars, founded in 2024, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 348% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $10.6M, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

National Math Stars ensures mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,245,531 Revenue: $135,102

National Math Stars identifies and supports mathematically extraordinary students from all communities, beginning in 2nd and 3rd grade and continuing through high school. Through partnerships with...

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National Math Stars identifies and supports mathematically extraordinary students from all communities, beginning in 2nd and 3rd grade and continuing through high school. Through partnerships with schools, districts, and states nationwide, National Math Stars administers an Awards Program to identify top-performing young math students. Recognized students are invited to apply to the National Math Stars program. Admitted students (Stars) participate in one of two programs designed to support long-term academic growth and access to advanced STEM opportunities. Voyager Stars receive fully funded academic enrichment opportunities and individualized advising. Pathfinder Stars receive guidance, access to custom enrichment opportunities, and some need-based financial support. Across both Voyager and Pathfinder, National Math Stars provides mentorship, community gatherings, and strategic guidance to ensure students have access to advanced coursework, competitions, camps, and other high-impact STEM pathways. The program is designed as a long-term investment in students' academic trajectories, with the goal of expanding access to the frontiers of math and science for talented students.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,358,328
Program Service Revenue $425
Investment Income $134,677
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $14,493,430

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,951,995
Fundraising Expenses $56,914
Program Expenses $3,245,531
Other Expenses $1,926,071
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,878,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $14,493,430 $3,232,946 +3.5%
Expenses $3,878,066 $1,384,413 +1.8%
Net Income $10,615,364 $1,848,533 +4.7%
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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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
17
Volunteers
3

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
3
$223,160
Total Directors
4
$223,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ilana Walder-Biesanz Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer Director
$223,160 $0 $223,160
Ravi Vakil Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Taylor Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Sherman Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Lochoff Employee 4.00
Highest
$173,311 $0 $173,311
Al Lucero Employee 4.00
Highest
$133,699 $0 $133,699
Teresa Lambe Employee 4.00
Highest
$127,378 $0 $127,378
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 $14,493,430 $3,878,066 $12,735,829 $10,615,364
2024 $3,232,946 $1,384,413 $1,949,425 $1,848,533
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