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Northstar Learning Collaborative Inc.

EIN 03-0494003 • 501(c)3 • Weston, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B60

Profile

NorthStar Learning Collaborative is organized to satisfy our local residents with underserved educational needs as well as providing services to help isolated residents to reach out to the community. We will implement our purpose by encouraging our clients to develop habits of life-long learning, by providing them affordable, feasible learning opportunities through various programs geared towards unique needs of different clients.

227 North AvenueWeston, MA 02493

www.nslcma.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.73x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

25th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$4,000

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.8% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

85th percentile

65%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B60 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$72,329

Up $28,568 (+65%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$52,521

Up $35,682 (+212%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$19,808

Down $7,114 (-26%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$69,120

Down $39,623 (-36%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$76,234

Down $18,946 (-20%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$7,114

Down $20,677 (-152%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $18,316Liabilities 2023: $4,957Net Assets 2023: $13,3592023Assets 2024: $43,761Liabilities 2024: $16,839Net Assets 2024: $26,9222024Assets 2025: $72,329Liabilities 2025: $52,521Net Assets 2025: $19,8082025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$72,329
Liabilities$52,521
Net Assets$19,808
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $98,352Expenses 2023: $94,516Net Income 2023: $3,8362023Revenue 2024: $108,743Expenses 2024: $95,180Net Income 2024: $13,5632024Revenue 2025: $69,120Expenses 2025: $76,234Net Income 2025: -$7,1142025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$69,120
Expenses$76,234
Net Income-$7,114
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$72,329
Liabilities
$52,521
Net assets
$19,808
Revenue
$69,120
Expenses
$76,234
Net income
-$7,114
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.53$0.20$0.69$0.76$0.07
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.17$0.27$1.09$0.95$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.05$0.13$0.98$0.95$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 2, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$69,120
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

NorthStar Learning Collaborative is organized to satisfy our local residents with underserved educational needs as well as providing services to help isolated residents to reach out to the community. We will implement our purpose by encouraging our clients to develop habits of life-long learning, by providing them affordable, feasible learning opportunities through various programs geared towards unique needs of different clients.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Stimulate interest in and promote the study of language among elementary and high school students as well as colleges and universities.$68,395$73,796
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ya TaoPresident-$4,000-$4,000
Joanna M TaoDirector-$0--
Zhaopeng JiTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northstar Learning Collaborative Inc
EIN
03-0494003
Phone
6175191261
Address
227 North Avenue, Weston, MA 02493

Signing Officer

Name
Ya Tao
Title
President
Phone
7818943925
Signed
2026-03-02
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Visa credit card points converted to money”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“License and Permit - $145 Membership Dues - $251 Travel - $1,719 Supplies - $317 Interest Expense - $6”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Grant Receivable - $60,716”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Accounts Payable - $23,911; Loan - $28,610”

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