Polaris Project
- Assets
- $10.1m
- Revenue
- $15.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 177
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0391561
Organization Overview
Polaris Project, operating under the name Polaris, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Polaris employed 177 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polaris is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Polaris generated $15.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POLARIS WORKS TO END SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING AND RESTORE FREEDOM TO SURVIVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE: POLARIS CONTINUED OPERATING IN THE U.S. NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE (NHTH), WITH FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OTIP), THE TEXAS STATE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. THE NHTH PROVIDES VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACCESS TO CRITICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO GET HELP AND STAY SAFE, 24-7, IN MORE THAN 200 LANGUAGES ACROSS FIVE MODES OF COMMUNICATION - PHONE, CHAT, TEXT, WEBFORM, AND EMAIL.
LEARNING, INNOVATION AND DATA SYSTEMS: THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS A DATA DRIVEN UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, GENERATES RESEARCH AND DATA PRODUCTS FOR USE BY THE ANTI-TRAFFICKING FIELD, AND SUPPORTS POLARIS' MONITORING AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE PROGRAMS HAVE THEIR INTENDED IMPACT.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ON LABOR TRAFFICKING: THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ON LABOR TRAFFICKING WORKS TO END LABOR TRAFFICKING OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE U.S. IN MEXICO, POLARIS' WORK INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE ESPANSION OF MEXICO'S FIRST NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE AND BUILDING A SOURCE COUNTRY WORKER DATA PLATFORM TO COLLECT INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ABOUT THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPERIENCES WITH EXPLOITATION, WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY PROVIDE STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS ON WAYS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF LABOR TRAFFICKING BOTH IN MEXICO AND FROM MEXICO TO THE UNITED STATES.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Chen Executive Director & CEO | Officer | 50 | $232,769 |
Michelle Nicholson Chief People Officer | Officer | 50 | $193,576 |
Caren Benjamin Chief Communications Officer | Officer | 50 | $174,841 |
Alfonso Wright Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $173,538 |
Anjana Rajan Chief Technology Officer | Officer | 50 | $167,436 |
Patrick Mcintyre Chief Development Officer | Officer | 50 | $140,023 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ap Benefit Advisors Llc Health | 12/30/20 | $184,251 |
Mwd Consultant | 12/30/20 | $468,861 |
Hitt Contracting Inc | 12/30/20 | $347,428 |
Carefirst Bluechoice Inc Healthcare | 12/30/20 | $430,514 |
Building Infrastructure Group | 12/30/20 | $208,289 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,930,218 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,552,215 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,482,433 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,396 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,934,306 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,283,673 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,352 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,942,282 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $157,709 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,346,106 |
| Payroll taxes | $660,824 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,338 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,339,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,058 |
| Information technology | $877,209 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $826,396 |
| Travel | $16,052 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,088 |
| Interest | $27,628 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $366,307 |
| Insurance | $107,508 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,092,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $415,364 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,251,648 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,929,972 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $118,484 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,401,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $10,122,155 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $621,620 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $380,663 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,609,036 |
| Total liabilities | $3,611,319 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,963,380 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,547,456 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,122,155 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Polaris Project has recieved totaling $2,078.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Levine Hirshfield Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,078 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | $56,067,916 | $27,778,708 |
International Crisis Group Washington, DC | $68,292,366 | $41,282,666 |
Fund For Global Human Rights Washington, DC | $22,579,064 | $20,039,365 |
Polaris Project Washington, DC | $10,122,155 | $15,934,306 |
Public International Law And Policy Group Arlington, VA | $2,281,617 | $5,905,659 |
Thesentry Org Inc Washington, DC | $5,707,707 | $3,248,800 |
The International Centre For Missing And Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | $2,122,392 | $4,970,209 |
Goodweave International Washington, DC | $6,013,211 | $2,932,412 |
International Institute On Race Equality And Human Rights Washington, DC | $632,450 | $3,501,289 |
Center For International Policy Inc Washington, DC | $2,456,013 | $2,137,071 |
International Labor Rights Forum Washington, DC | $4,976,810 | $4,192,163 |
Human Life International Front Royal, VA | $6,255,479 | $4,923,421 |