Nonprofit · EIN 99-1102659
NATIONAL MATH STARS INC
Also known as NATIONAL MATH STARS
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28409
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $14,493,430 | $3,878,066 | $10,615,364 | $12,735,829 | $271,932 | $12,463,897 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,232,946 | $1,384,413 | $1,848,533 | $1,949,425 | $100,892 | $1,848,533 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,358,328
- Program service revenue
- $425
- Investment income
- $134,677
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,610,375
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,951,995
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,513
- Accounting fees
- $52,039
- Program services (functional)
- $3,245,531
- Management and general (functional)
- $575,621
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,949,425
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,735,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $271,932
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,463,897
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,463,897
- Gross receipts
- $14,493,430
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Walder-Biesanz | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $223,160 |
| Alex Lochoff | Employee Highest-paid employee | 4 | $173,311 |
| Al Lucero | Employee Highest-paid employee | 4 | $133,699 |
| Teresa Lambe | Employee Highest-paid employee | 4 | $127,378 |
| Ravi Vakil | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Josh Taylor | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Sherman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Walder-Biesanz | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,558 |
| Ravi Vakil | Finance Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Josh Taylor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Sherman | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 609A PINER RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-4201
- In care of
- % ED CHANEY - NATIONAL MATH STARS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ilana Walder-Biesanz, 609A Piner Road 1025, Wilmington, NC 28409
- Signed the 990
- Ilana Walder-Biesanz, CEO
- Phone
- (910) 685-1231
- Website
- nationalmathstars.org
- Return prepared by
- EARNEY Accountants & Advisors PLLC
Mission
National Math Stars ensures mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science.
Program accomplishments
- National Math Stars identifies and supports mathematically extraordinary students from all communities, beginning in 2nd and 3rd grade and continuing through high school. Through partnerships with schools, districts, and states nationwide, National Math Stars administers an Awards Program to identify top-performing young math students. Recognized students are invited to apply to the National Math Stars program. Admitted students (Stars) participate in one of two programs designed to support long-term academic growth and access to advanced STEM opportunities. Voyager Stars receive fully funded academic enrichment opportunities and individualized advising. Pathfinder Stars receive guidance, access to custom enrichment opportunities, and some need-based financial support. Across both Voyager and Pathfinder, National Math Stars provides mentorship, community gatherings, and strategic guidance to ensure students have access to advanced coursework, competitions, camps, and other high-impact STEM pathways. The program is designed as a long-term investment in students' academic trajectories, with the goal of expanding access to the frontiers of math and science for talented students.Expenses $3,245,531 · revenue $135,102
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1102659
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,735,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,493,430
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $14,493,430 | $3,878,066 | $12,735,829 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,232,946 | $1,384,413 | $1,949,425 | 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 99-1102659).
Questions about NATIONAL MATH STARS INC
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL MATH STARS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL MATH STARS INC is 99-1102659.
- Is NATIONAL MATH STARS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to NATIONAL MATH STARS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL MATH STARS 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 NATIONAL MATH STARS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL MATH STARS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL MATH STARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ilana Walder-Biesanz.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL MATH STARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,160 (Ilana Walder-Biesanz, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL MATH STARS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,493,430, expenses of $3,878,066 and total assets of $12,735,829 at year end.
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