Nonprofit · EIN 68-0463976
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,221,253 | $3,325,948 | -$104,695 | $5,317,136 | $558,736 | $4,758,400 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,433,851 | $8,005,628 | $428,223 | $5,494,651 | $631,556 | $4,863,095 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,427,891 | $12,074,064 | $1,353,827 | $8,006,288 | $3,571,416 | $4,434,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,082,055
- of which government grants
- $3,082,055
- Program service revenue
- $943
- Investment income
- $87,357
- Other revenue
- $50,898
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,003,323
- Other salaries and wages
- $735,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,548,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $72,294
- Travel
- $58,304
- Depreciation
- $126,402
- Program services (functional)
- $1,620,429
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,681,973
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,494,651
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,317,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $558,736
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,758,400
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,971,990
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,758,400
- Gross receipts
- $3,221,253
- Employees
- 20
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURT HUZAR | CEO BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $448,300 | $71,960 |
| DAVID TIERNEY | CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $194,375 | $44,830 |
| AMBER STARNES | REGISTRARSITE DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $185,648 | $33,147 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | EMTEMS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $90,000 | $32,170 |
| PIERCE ROBINSON | PROJECT MANAGERDIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $85,000 | $10,312 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURT HUZAR | CEO BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $524,500 | $72,370 |
| AMBER STARNES | REGISTRARSITE DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $185,500 | $32,839 |
| DAVID TIERNEY | CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $182,800 | $20,860 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | EMTEMS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $80,000 | $30,524 |
| PIERCE ROBINSON | PROJECT MANAGERDIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $85,000 | $10,271 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURT HUZAR | CEO, BUSINESS MANAGER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $409,722 | $96,757 |
| DAVID J TIERNEY | CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $169,691 | $72,852 |
| AMBER M STARNES | DIRECTOR/REGISTRAR Key employee | 50 | $156,440 | $55,273 |
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | EMT/EMS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $79,091 | $45,957 |
| PIERCE J ROBINSON | PROJECT MANAGER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $74,692 | $20,616 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4200 N 99TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85037-4332
- In care of
- % KURT HUZAR
- Signed the 990
- KURT HUZAR, CEO BUSINESS MANAGER
- Phone
- (623) 907-2661
- Return prepared by
- JMS CPAs PLLC
Mission
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, SERVING STUDENTS THAT ARE BEHIND IN CREDITS THAT STRIVES TO BLEND CORE EDUCATION WITH TECHNOLOGY TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREER AND COLLEGE SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE A VIGOROUS, INTEGRATED ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE MODERN WORKPLACE. IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL WILL EMPHASIZE UNIVERSAL 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE SKILLS INCLUDING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS, GLOBAL AWARENESS, PROFESSIONALISM, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESSES IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA.Expenses $1,620,429 · revenue $3,221,253
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0463976
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,317,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,221,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,221,253 | $3,325,948 | $5,317,136 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,433,851 | $8,005,628 | $5,494,651 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,427,891 | $12,074,064 | $8,006,288 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,042,701 | $10,397,570 | $6,909,533 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 68-0463976).
Questions about NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 68-0463976.
- Is NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL 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 CHARTER SCHOOL 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 CHARTER SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $448,300 (KURT HUZAR, CEO BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,221,253, expenses of $3,325,948 and total assets of $5,317,136 at year end.
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