Civic Intelligence

North Star Policy Action

EIN 88-0937712 • 501(c)4 • Saint Paul, MN

Profile

North star policy action is an independent research & communications institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of everyday minnesotans by advancing bold ideas that change the conversation & bring communities together. We develop & promote data-driven solutions to persistent problems that allow working people to thrive, no matter who they are or where they live.

PO Box 14153Saint Paul, MN 55114

northstarpolicy.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-52%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$126,203

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

54th percentile

0.3%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$90,239

Down $121,493 (-57%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,058

Down $1,010 (-49%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$89,181

Down $120,483 (-57%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$232,642

Down $78,149 (-25%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$353,125

Up $162,624 (+85%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$120,483

Down $240,773 (-200%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2022: $89,619Liabilities 2022: $245Net Assets 2022: $89,3742022Assets 2023: $211,732Liabilities 2023: $2,068Net Assets 2023: $209,6642023Assets 2024: $90,239Liabilities 2024: $1,058Net Assets 2024: $89,1812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$90,239
Liabilities$1,058
Net Assets$89,181
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $200,172Expenses 2022: $110,798Net Income 2022: $89,3742022Revenue 2023: $310,791Expenses 2023: $190,501Net Income 2023: $120,2902023Revenue 2024: $232,642Expenses 2024: $353,125Net Income 2024: -$120,4832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$232,642
Expenses$353,125
Net Income-$120,483
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$90,239
Liabilities
$1,058
Net assets
$89,181
Revenue
$232,642
Expenses
$353,125
Net income
-$120,483
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.01$0.89$2.33$3.53$1.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.12$0.02$2.10$3.11$1.91$1.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.00$0.89$2.00$1.11$0.89
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$232,642
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

North star policy action is an independent research & communications institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of everyday minnesotans by advancing bold ideas that change the conversation & bring communities together. We develop & promote data-driven solutions to persistent problems that allow working people to thrive, no matter who they are or where they live.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$209,664$89,181▼ $120,483
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$208,576$81,981▼ $126,595
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$6,152▲ $6,152
Loans From Officers Directors$2,068$0▼ $2,068
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,156$1,282▼ $1,874
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$824▲ $824
Total Assets$211,732$90,239▼ $121,493
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$1,058▲ $1,058
Total Liabilities$2,068$1,058▼ $1,010
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$209,664$89,181▼ $120,483
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$211,732$90,239▼ $121,493

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$972$4,028$5,000
Equipment$310$768$1,078
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jake SchwitzerExecutive DirectorFT$113,038$13,165$126,203
Aaron RosenthalHighest Compensated EmployeeFT$114,480$10,864$125,344

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lucas FrancoPresident
Carrie LuckingVice President
Andy SnopeBoard Member
Bethany WinkelsSecretary
Kris FredsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$232,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$142
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$232,500
Change in Net Assets
$-120,483
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$284,942
Other Expenses$68,183
Total Fundraising Expense$17,518
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,000$18,750$6,250$125,000
Other Salaries and Wages$94,000$17,625$5,875$117,500
Fees for Services Other$45,906$7,563$2,521$55,990
Other Employee Benefits$14,339$2,688$896$17,923
Payroll Taxes$14,126$2,649$882$17,657
Pension Plan Contributions$5,490$1,029$343$6,862
Fees for Services Accounting$3,607$676$225$4,508
Office Expenses$1,852$342$265$2,459
Insurance$1,542$289$96$1,927
Depreciation Depletion$1,499$281$94$1,874
Travel$793$149$49$991
Other Expenses$347$65$22$434
Total Functional Expenses$283,501$52,106$17,518$353,125
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,068$0▼ $2,068
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$824▲ $824
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
North Star Policy Action
EIN
88-0937712
Phone
6513009974
Address
PO BOX 14153, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114

Signing Officer

Name
Jake Schwitzer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6513009974
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jake Schwitzer
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Ahola Mack & Associates Ltd
Address
1815 Northwestern Ave S Suite 4, Stillwater, MN 55082
Preparer
Jennifer Holmberg EA
Phone
6514301064
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 was distributed at a board meeting, was discussed and approved”

Pt VI, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Pt III, Line 2

“See detailed program descriptions in part iii, line 4.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Covered individuals have a duty to disclose any possible conflicts. Upon disclosure, the remaining members of the board or committee then discuss and vote on whether a conflict of interest exists and shall seek the advice of legal counsel where appropriate in making such a determination.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Labor conditions-researching labor practices and abuses, and policies 69474. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract Researcher 5569. 5569. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Report Design 1776. 1421. 266. 89.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Strategic planning 1125. 900. 169. 56.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Communication 47520. 38016. 7128. 2376.”

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