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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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth 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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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NORTH STAR REVIEW BOARD is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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