Civic Intelligence

North Star Policy Action

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-0937712

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

Organization ProfileNORTHSTARPOLICY.ORG
PO Box 14153Saint Paul, MN 55114

(651) 300-9974

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.01x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

89th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$149,000

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 47.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

97th percentile

136%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$211,732

Up $122,113 (+136%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$209,664

Up $120,290 (+135%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$2,068

Up $1,823 (+744%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$310,791

Up $110,619 (+55%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$190,501

Up $79,703 (+72%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$120,290

Up $30,916 (+35%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$211,732
Liabilities$2,068
Net Assets$209,664
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$310,791
Expenses$190,501
Net Income$120,290
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$310,791
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$89,374$209,664▲ $120,290
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$84,451$208,576▲ $124,125
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,168$3,156▼ $2,012
Loans From Officers Directors$0$2,068▲ $2,068
Total Assets$89,619$211,732▲ $122,113
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$245$0▼ $245
Total Liabilities$245$2,068▲ $1,823
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$89,374$209,664▲ $120,290
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,619$211,732▲ $122,113

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,639$2,361$5,000
Equipment$517$561$1,078
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jake SchwitzerExecutive DirectorFT$149,000$149,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andy SnopePresident
Carrie LuckingVice President
Bethany WinkelsSecretary
Kris FredsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$310,553
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$238
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$310,553
Change in Net Assets
$120,290
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$167,505
Other Expenses$22,996
Total Fundraising Expense$9,098
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$119,200$22,350$7,450$149,000
Payroll Taxes$9,989$1,873$624$12,486
Fees for Services Other$9,740$225$75$10,040
Other Salaries and Wages$4,815$903$301$6,019
Fees for Services Accounting$2,971$557$186$3,714
Office Expenses$2,053$385$129$2,567
Depreciation Depletion$1,609$302$101$2,012
Insurance$1,477$277$92$1,846
Travel$1,152$216$72$1,440
Fees for Services Legal$602$113$37$752
Advertising$500$94$31$625
Total Functional Expenses$154,108$27,295$9,098$190,501
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$0$2,068▲ $2,068
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
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jake Schwitzer
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

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

“Education - the education program researches policies that support a strong 36673. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SEE DETAILED PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS IN PART III, LINE 4.
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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$211,732
Liabilities
$2,068
Net assets
$209,664
Revenue
$310,791
Expenses
$190,501
Net income
$120,290
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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