Guiding hope, lighting pathways, and empowering communities — serving as a beacon of support across Stamford, Connecticut and beyond.
The Northern Star Foundation, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Stamford, Connecticut. Inspired by the Northern Star’s timeless symbolism of guidance, hope, and direction, the Foundation serves as a steady beacon for individuals and families in need.
Our mission is to provide critical support, resources, and funding to initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create brighter futures. We partner with trusted local nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, and service organizations to address pressing community needs.
As a fully IRS-compliant tax-exempt organization, we uphold strict standards of financial transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. Every donation, grant, and volunteer effort directly supports programs that provide real, tangible hope for those we serve.
Our Stamford headquarters allows us to remain deeply connected to the region we serve, ensuring our support is targeted, effective, and rooted in local priorities.
Our Mission: To be a guiding light for communities by providing charitable support, funding critical programs, and empowering individuals through education, healthcare, community aid, and humanitarian services.
Our Vision: A world where every person has access to hope, opportunity, and support — guided by kindness, equity, and compassion.
Providing direction, hope, and support for those in need.
Serving others with empathy, dignity, and genuine care.
Creating sustainable, positive change in communities.
Operating with transparency, honesty, and accountability.
The Northern Star Foundation, Inc. provides targeted grants and direct support across four core focus areas, designed to bring hope and stability to individuals and families in Stamford and throughout Connecticut.
Grants for scholarships, literacy programs, STEM education, after-school initiatives, and resources to help children and young adults succeed.
Funding for medical services, mental health support, wellness programs, clinics, and resources for families facing health challenges.
Support for food security, housing assistance, family services, senior care, and local community development projects.
Relief for crisis situations, disaster support, outreach to vulnerable populations, and capacity building for local nonprofits.
For grant applications, partnership opportunities, donation inquiries, or general information, please contact The Northern Star Foundation, Inc. during standard U.S. business hours.
The Northern Star Foundation, Inc.
201 Commons Park S Unit 2005
Stamford, CT, US 06902
United States of America
Phone: 9635448021
Email: info@thenorthern.bond
Tax ID / EIN: 06-1484678
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
IRS Compliant Public Charity