For Education Nonprofits

Win More Education Grants with Evidence-Based Applications

Northstar Toolkit helps education nonprofits find aligned funders, build evidence libraries from program outcomes, and write compelling grant applications in hours, not weeks.

The Challenges Education Nonprofits Face

Grant writing in education comes with unique obstacles. Northstar Toolkit is built to solve them.

Scattered Student Outcome Data

Test scores, graduation rates, and program evaluations live in dozens of systems. Pulling together evidence for each application means hours of searching.

Competitive Funding Landscape

Education is one of the most competitive nonprofit sectors. Standing out requires specific, quantifiable impact data — not generic narratives.

Heavy Reporting Requirements

Between Title I, state grants, and foundation funding, education nonprofits juggle multiple reporting frameworks. Reusing evidence across applications saves weeks.

Finding the Right Funders

With thousands of education-focused foundations, identifying which ones align with your specific programs and geography takes serious research.

Evidence Library for Program Outcomes

Import student outcome reports, evaluation data, and program metrics into a searchable evidence library. Every grant application draws from verified organizational data.

  • Import standardized test results and program evaluations
  • Store annual reports with automatic citation extraction
  • Organize evidence by program, grade level, or outcome area
Evidence Library
12 items
2023 Annual Impact Report
Document
8 citations
Program Outcomes Summary
AI Insight
5 citations
Community Survey Results
Document
3 citations
Mission & History Overview
Org Field
6 citations
All sources verified
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Education-Focused Funder Intelligence

Search our database of education-focused funders with filters for K-12, higher education, STEM, literacy, and more. See their 990 giving history and priorities.

  • Filter by education sub-focus: K-12, higher ed, STEM, literacy
  • See historical giving patterns from IRS 990 filings
  • AI-powered alignment scoring for your programs

Riverside Community Foundation

Sacramento, CAEIN: 941234567
Strong Match
$42.3M
Total Giving
$65K
Avg Grant Size
651
Total Grants
AI Analysis

The Riverside Community Foundation shows strong alignment with community-focused organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Their emphasis on equity and local impact suggests excellent potential for partnership.

Strengths & Alignments

  • Focus on community development aligns well with your mission.
  • History of multi-year funding relationships.

Considerations

  • Competitive with a 15% acceptance rate.

Drafts That Cite Your Actual Results

Generate evidence-based drafts that cite your actual student outcomes. Every statistic traces back to your uploaded documents — no hallucinated data.

  • AI drafts that reference your specific program metrics
  • Gap analysis identifies missing evidence before submission
  • Anti-hallucination safeguards verify every claim
Draft Assistant
Section: Organizational Capacity
AI Draft

The Urban Sustainability Coalition has demonstrated measurable impact in climate resilience programming since 2015. In FY2023, we served 2,847 community members across 12 urban neighborhoods.

Source: 2023 Annual Impact Report, p.12
"Direct program participants increased 34% year-over-year..."

Our annual budget of $1.2M supports a team of 8 full-time staff with expertise in environmental justice and community organizing.

3 sources cited
All verified
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10 years
Of 990 filing data, back to 2010
7 days
Free trial, full platform access
$79/mo
Full access, billed annually

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northstar Toolkit work for K-12 education nonprofits?

Yes. Northstar Toolkit works for any education nonprofit, including K-12 programs, after-school organizations, charter school networks, and education advocacy groups. The platform helps you organize student outcome data, find aligned funders, and write evidence-based applications.

Can I import our standardized test score data?

Absolutely. You can upload PDF reports, spreadsheets, and evaluation documents into your evidence library. The system extracts key data points and makes them available for citation in grant applications.

How many education funders are in your database?

Our database includes thousands of education-focused foundations drawn from IRS 990 filings, with detailed giving histories, focus areas, and geographic priorities. The database is updated regularly with new filings.

Does the AI understand education-specific terminology?

The AI draws from your uploaded documents and our funder database, so it uses the language and metrics specific to your programs. It does not generate generic education content — every claim traces back to your actual data.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial so you can explore the full platform, import your data, and test the grant writing tools before committing.

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