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Every nonprofit that files a 990 with the IRS has a profile in Northstar. Search by name, EIN, location, or NTEE code to find detailed organizational information.

Annual revenue, expenses, and assets from IRS filings
Executive compensation and key employee information
Mission statements, programs, and NTEE classifications
Board members and governance information

Sunrise Youth Services

Austin, TXEIN: 742345678

O50: Youth Development2023 Filing

$8.2M

Revenue

$7.4M

Expenses

$12.8M

Assets

Mission

To empower underserved youth through mentorship, education, and community programs that build confidence and life skills.

Riverside Community Foundation

Sacramento, CAEIN: 941234567

$42.3M

Total Giving

$65K

Avg Grant

651

Total Grants

Recent Grants (from 990-PF)

Oregon Environmental Council

Climate advocacy

$200K

Beyond Toxics

Environmental justice

$150K

Foundation ProfilesFree

Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which includes a complete list of every grant they awarded that year. This is some of the most valuable data in the nonprofit sector — and it's all free to search in Northstar.

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Total giving, average grant size, and grant count
Foundation assets, investment income, and expenses
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What is Form 990?

The IRS requires most tax-exempt organizations to file an annual information return. These filings are public records and contain a wealth of information about how nonprofits and foundations operate.

Form 990

Filed by most nonprofits with gross receipts over $200,000 or total assets over $500,000.

Revenue and expense breakdowns
Program accomplishments
Compensation of officers

Form 990-EZ

Simplified version for smaller organizations with gross receipts under $200,000.

Basic financial summary
Program service accomplishments
Officer list and compensation

Form 990-PF

Filed by private foundations. Includes a complete list of grants awarded.

Every grant listed with recipient and amount
Foundation assets and investments
Distribution requirements and qualifying distributions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 990 form?

Form 990 is an annual information return that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It includes details about the organization's mission, programs, finances, governance, and compensation. 990-PF is the equivalent form for private foundations, which also includes a list of grants awarded.

Is Northstar's 990 lookup really free?

Yes. You can search and browse nonprofit and foundation profiles, including 990 financial data, at no cost. No credit card or account is required to browse. Creating a free account gives you additional features like saving profiles and tracking organizations.

Where does the 990 data come from?

All 990 data in Northstar Toolkit comes from IRS e-file records — the same public data source used by major nonprofit data providers. We process and structure the data to make it easier to search and understand.

How often is the data updated?

Our funder database is updated quarterly whereas our opportunities data (events, news, and grants) is updated daily. We currently have data from recent filing years. Foundation 990-PF filings, which include grant details, are also updated on the same schedule.

What's the difference between a 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF?

Form 990 is the standard return for most nonprofits. 990-EZ is a shorter version for smaller organizations (gross receipts under $200,000 and total assets under $500,000). 990-PF is specifically for private foundations and includes a complete list of grants awarded, which is especially valuable for grant seekers.

How is this different from other 990 lookup tools?

Northstar Toolkit provides free access to 990 data alongside a full suite of nonprofit tools — funder search, grant management, news feeds, and AI-powered grant writing. Many other providers either paywall detailed data behind premium subscriptions or offer only the data without additional tools. Northstar gives you the data and the tools to act on it.

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