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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0579524

NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Financials

$6.1M$6.1M2022$7.8M$6M2023$9.2M$7.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,192,791$7,149,092$2,043,699$7,611,645$1,641,230$5,970,415
June 30, 2024990$7,817,126$6,041,994$1,775,132$6,585,634$2,658,918$3,926,716
June 30, 2023990$6,076,023$6,071,912$4,111$3,494,020$1,335,207$2,158,813
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,200
Program service revenue
$9,177,671
Investment income
$12,920
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,095
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$378,772
Other salaries and wages
$3,671,634
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,633,227
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$48,550
Occupancy
$259,856
Travel
$160,514
Depreciation
$138,954
Program services (functional)
$6,461,508
Management and general (functional)
$687,584

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,585,634
Total assets, end of year
$7,611,645
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,641,230
Net assets, end of year
$5,970,415
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,453,423
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,970,415
Gross receipts
$9,229,268
Employees
153
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS POINTERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$135,522$10,321
ROBIN POINTERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$111,517$11,188
TONYETTA WILLIAMSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Officer
40$89,284$11,278
MICHAEL PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$4,816$0
CARLOS HARDYSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MILTON BUDDVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JAMES DUNCANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NORENE PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS POINTERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$129,078$9,519
ROBIN POINTERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$112,189$10,459
TONYETTA WILLIAMSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Officer
40$85,774$9,551
MICHAEL PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$5,690$0
JAMES DUNCANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$4,704$0
CARLOS HARDYSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MILTON BUDDVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
NORENE PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
THOMAS POINTERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$138,806$9,519
ROBIN POINTERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$111,254$10,530
TONYETTA WILLIAMSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Officer
40$83,001$9,080
JAMES DUNCANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$5,321$0
MICHAEL PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$4,910$0
CARLOS HARDYSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MILTON BUDDVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
NORENE PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8890 MCDONOGH RD STE 409, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-5542
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THOMAS POINTER, 8890 MCDONOGH ROAD SUITE 409, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
Signed the 990
THOMAS POINTER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(410) 415-5887
Return prepared by
FITZPATRICK LEARY & SZARKOLLC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING, SUPERVISION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS THAT ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP AND EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS, TO MAKE MEANINGFUL LIFE CHOICES AND TO ATTAIN THEIR CHOSEN OUTCOMES WHILE LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE 24 HOUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.
    Expenses $4,266,798 · revenue $6,201,402
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION IS LICENSED BY MDH TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN ORDER TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BECOME MORE INTEGRATED, INDEPENDENT AND ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL AND PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $566,123 · revenue $816,645
  • DAY PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION IS LICENSED BY MDH TO PROVIDE DAY SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REFERRED BY THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION (DDA). SERVICES CONSIST OF DAY HABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $1,363,259 · revenue $2,037,123
  • EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION IS LICENSED BY MDH TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL SERVICES (SUCH AS ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES, JOB TRAINING, WORK SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAMS, TRAINING IN SOCIAL SKILLS, SAFETY SKILLS, WORK RELATED HYGIENE TRAINING AND OTHER WORK SKILLS) TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT A HIGHER FUNCTIONING LEVEL.
    Expenses $265,328 · revenue $122,501

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0579524
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,611,645
Income (IRS master file)
$9,229,268

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,192,791$7,149,092$7,611,645XML
990June 2024$7,817,126$6,041,994$6,585,634XML
990June 2023$6,076,023$6,071,912$3,494,020XML
990June 2022$5,297,479$5,440,380$2,978,997IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0579524).

Questions about NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC is 51-0579524.
Is NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names THOMAS POINTER.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,522 (THOMAS POINTER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does NORTH STAR SPECIAL SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,192,791, expenses of $7,149,092 and total assets of $7,611,645 at year end.

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