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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Denise Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anuradha Mittal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tony Clarke President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $953,050 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,932 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $475 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $966,457 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Polaris Institute Usa has recieved totaling $1,007,218.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Beg. Balance | $639,506 |
Net Contributions | $304,190 |
Grants | $943,696 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Workers Lab Oakland, CA | $1,661,834 | $2,824,840 |
Center For The Future Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $2,801,882 | $5,341,751 |
Neighbors For A Better San Francisco Advocacy San Rafael, CA | $1,386,805 | $4,652,851 |
Hawaii Executive Collaborative Honolulu, HI | $1,190,550 | $2,813,011 |
Alliance For A Better Community Los Angeles, CA | $865,042 | $1,718,430 |
Polaris Institute Usa Walnut Creek, CA | $0 | $311,415 |
Zephyr Institute Inc Palo Alto, CA | $1,553,468 | $561,845 |
Kelso Institute For The Study Of Economic Systems San Francisco, CA | $338,570 | $450,037 |
San Joaquin Community Data Council San Joaquin Community Data Coopera Stockton, CA | $169,180 | $273,373 |
Oregon Business & Industry Association Research And Education Salem, OR | $258,321 | $192,657 |
Impact Experience Institute Oakland, CA | $800,419 | $500,303 |
International Development And Research Associates Vacaville, CA | $44,758 | $0 |