2026-03-05T19:07:44-06:00 2025-12-31 561719839 EARNEY Accountants & Advisors PLLC 700 Military Cutoff Road Suite 250 Wilmington NC 28405 990 2025-01-01 991102659 National Math Stars NATI 9106851231 609A Piner Road 1025 Wilmington NC 28409 Ilana Walder-Biesanz CEO 9106851231 2026-03-05 1 Ryan Skuce CPA P00742864 9102569995 2026-03-05 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ilana Walder-Biesanz 609A Piner Road 1025 Wilmington NC 28409 14493430 0 X nationalmathstars.org X 2024 NC National Math Stars ensures mathematically extraordinary students from all commuities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science. 4 4 17 3 0 0 3173916 14358328 0 425 59030 134677 0 0 3232946 14493430 0 0 0 0 725681 1951995 0 0 56914 658732 1926071 1384413 3878066 1848533 10615364 1949425 12735829 100892 271932 1848533 12463897 X National Math Stars ensures mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science. 0 0 3245531 135102 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. 3245531 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 46 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NC X X X Teresa Lambe 9106851231 PO Box 609A Piner Road 1025 Wilmington NC 28409 Ilana Walder-Biesanz Chief Executive Officer 40.00 X X 223160 0 0 Ravi Vakil Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Taylor Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Sherman Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Alex Lochoff Employee 4.00 X 173311 0 0 Al Lucero Employee 4.00 X 133699 0 0 Teresa Lambe Employee 4.00 X 127378 0 0 657548 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 14358328 14358328 Sales of product revenue 900099 425 425 425 134677 134677 14493430 135102 0 0 X 1610375 1244616 308861 56898 204398 167749 36649 137222 107596 29626 15513 12947 2566 52039 43432 8607 1351077 1248314 102763 1730 1730 47065 25580 21485 415792 370702 45074 16 Events 22264 19472 2792 Staff development 20591 3393 17198 3878066 3245531 575621 56914 361168 3134915 1588074 9552828 500 183 47586 1949425 12735829 100892 271932 100892 271932 X 1848533 12463897 1848533 12463897 1949425 12735829 10615364 0 X 1 X 1 X 1 0 X 3173916 14358328 17532244 3173916 14358328 17532244 2002947 15529297 17532244 0.88580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 14493430 0 14493430 0 14493430 3878066 0 3878066 0 3878066 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ilana Walder-Biesanz Chief Executive Officer 223160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 223160 0 0 0 Alex Lochoff Employee 173311 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 173311 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b An independent CPA is hired to prepare the 990. It is reviewed with the President before filing and a notification is sent to the other Directors that it is available for their review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually the Board Members are reminded of their responsibility to disclose any conflicts to the President as soon as a potential conflict arises. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the CEO is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The NMS operations team compiles and the Board reviews relevant comparability data, including compensation information from similarly situated nonprofit organizations (including IRS Form 990 filings), nonprofit sector salary surveys, and market reports on inflation and wage adjustments. Compensation decisions are based on organizational size, complexity, geographic scope, financial condition, and performance. The Board's deliberations and decisions are contemporaneously documented in meeting minutes. Compensation for other officers and key employees is reviewed through a similar annual benchmarking process. Management conducts salary benchmarking using nonprofit sector compensation surveys, government inflation indices, and peer Form 990 compensation data. Adjustments are evaluated for internal equity and organizational financial health. Final compensation decisions for key employees are approved by the CEO and Board. All compensation decisions are documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 Form 990 is available upon request of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Contract services: Program service expenses 313,213. Management and general expenses 62,072. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 375,285. Non-personnel expenses: Program service expenses 935,101. Management and general expenses 40,691. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 975,792.