Northstar Advocates is located in Seattle, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (O01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northstar Advocates is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Northstar Advocates generated $642.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $229.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 48.3% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS BY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND HOLDING THE SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO SERVE THEM ACCOUNTABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTHSTAR ADVOCATES HAD A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. NORTHSTAR ADVOCATES HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TOWARDS ELEVATING THE ISSUE OF PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING AND FOLLOW UP SUPPORT TO YOUNG ADULTS EXITING INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT. INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT IS A PROVEN STRATEGY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS AND RECONNECT WITH COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND THE CREATION OF A HEALTHY FUTURE. NORTHSTAR ADVOCATES HAS ELEVATED THIS NEED ON THE AGENDA OF SEVERAL COALITIONS AND WORK GROUPS FOCUSED ON PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT HOMELESSNESS. ADDITIONALLY, NORTHSTAR ADVOCATES HAS DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED THE BRIDGE COALITION, A STATE WIDE COALITION COMPRISED OF INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER) PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH/SUD COUNSELORS, CIVIL LEGAL AID PROVIDERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE AND OTHERS. THE BRIDGE COALITION MEETS MONTHLY AND CONSISTS OF CROSS-SYSTEM NETWORKING, TRAINING(S) AND DISCUSSION RELATED TO SYSTEM GAPS RELATED TO SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE EXITING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH INPATIENT TREATMENT. NORTHSTAR ADVOCATES HAS EXPANDED THE AWARENESS AND RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT HOMELESSNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Theofelis Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $146,614 |
Ros Ghan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Lippold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Lugo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $212,340 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $430,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $642,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $642,440 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,419 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,614 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,191 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,487 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,953 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,421 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $283 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,752 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $229,120 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $331,203 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $208,333 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $539,536 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,079 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $13,079 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $526,457 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $539,536 |
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