Polaris Institute Usa

Organization Overview

Polaris Institute Usa is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polaris Institute USA 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 12/2022, Polaris Institute USA generated $311.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $966.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENABLE GROUPS TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DEVELOPED TOOLS FOR EDUCATION AND ACTION ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SUCH AS A) WATER RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY, BOTTLED WATER, WATER PRIVATIZATION AND BULK WATER EXPORTS; B) ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE, MEGA OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENTS, ENERGY EXPORTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVES; AND C) INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SECURITY CONCERNS RELATED TO WATER, ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Denise Wilson
Treasurer
$0
Anuradha Mittal
Secretary
$0
Tony Clarke
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$311,390
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,200
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$311,390
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $25
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 $311,415

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Polaris Institute Usa has recieved totaling $1,007,218.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MEETING ON CLIMATE CHANGE

$300,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$183,000
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF POLARIS INSTITUTE USA.

$100,000
Ndn Collective Inc

Rapid City, SD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION

$100,000
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR ITS PROJECT, AMAZON, ENERGY, AND ALTERNATIVES

$85,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MEETING ON CLIMATE CHANGE

$75,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$639,506
Net Contributions$304,190
Grants$943,696

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