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North Star Review Board

North Star Review Board is a nonprofit Institutional Review Board, responsible for ethical oversight of research involving human subjects supported by a federal agency or under the jurisdiction …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About North Star Review Board

Performed 377 Institutional Review Board reviews for nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases. Performed initial review of 57 studies from nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases.

Founded
Headquarters
Freeport, ME
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
H19
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

North Star Review Board is a nonprofit Institutional Review Board, responsible for ethical oversight of research involving human subjects supported by a federal agency or under the jurisdiction of the FDA, per the regulations at 45 CFR 46 and 21 CFR 50 and 51, or voluntarily submitted for such oversight if not required by regulation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H19
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($269,291)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

North Star Review Board is a registered health nonprofit based in Freeport, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 851988657. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $440K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

North Star Review Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

North Star Review Board is located in Freeport, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, North Star Review Board has $440K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

North Star Review Board is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $440K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for North Star Review Board. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

North Star Review Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the North Star Review Board profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Performed 377 Institutional Review Board reviews for nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases. Performed initial review of 57 studies from nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases. North Star Review Board is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among health charities registered in United States: North Star Review Board's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $440K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to North Star Review Board are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North Star Review Board is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851988657, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Leadership

ST
Stephen Rosenfeld
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara B•••••
Secretary, Board of Directors
PA
Patricia S••••••
Review Board Manager
RO
Ross H•••••
Treasurer, Board of Directors
ST
Stephen R••••••••
President, Board of Directors & Executive Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

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North Star Review Board This page 90 $440,300 100%
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Guiding Star Project 90 $196,581 90%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about North Star Review Board

What is North Star Review Board?
North Star Review Board is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Freeport, United States. Performed 377 Institutional Review Board reviews for nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases. Performed initial review of 57 studies from nonprofit or government sponsors, primarily representing foundations supporting research and patient and family support for individuals with rare diseases.
When was North Star Review Board founded?
North Star Review Board was founded in 2021.
Who leads North Star Review Board?
Stephen Rosenfeld serves as Executive Director.
Where is North Star Review Board located?
Headquartered in Freeport, United States.
What is North Star Review Board's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is North Star Review Board trustworthy?
North Star Review Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is North Star Review Board's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851988657.
What is North Star Review Board's website?
https://learningirb.org