Polaris Tech Charter School
- Assets
- $19.4m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Ridgeland, SC
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-5150351
Organization Overview
Polaris Tech Charter School is located in Ridgeland, SC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Polaris Tech Charter School employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polaris Tech Charter School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POLARIS TECH CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN AN ENTIRELY NEW APPROACH TO LEARNING WITH A FOCUS ON PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO UNLEASH STUDENT POTENTIAL AND CULTIVATE ASPIRATIONS, WHERE STUDENTS ARE CAREER-FOCUSED, COLLEGE-READY AND INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY IT IS POLARIS TECH'S INTENTION TO ENSURE THAT JASPER COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ACQUIRE THE 21ST CENTURY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO CAPITALIZE ON JASPER COUNTY'S PROJECTED MARKET AND INDUSTRY GROWTH GIVEN ITS PROXIMITY TO ESTABLISHED TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE, AEROSPACE, LOGISTICS AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREER AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gen Lloyd Fig Newton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Kim Statler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Bob Norwood Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Nancy Carter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Alan Isaacs Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dr Catherine Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,699,404 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $266,307 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,965,711 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,550 |
| Investment income | $1,749 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,745 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,002,755 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,007,423 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,029 |
| Other employee benefits | $192,199 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,915 |
| Fees for services: Management | $7,445 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,598 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $159,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,343 |
| Office expenses | $36,136 |
| Information technology | $195,471 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $604,456 |
| Travel | $7,352 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $167,797 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $169,689 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $84,437 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,859,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,041,241 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $140,553 |
| 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 | $543 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,247,866 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,850 |
| Total assets | $19,441,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,291 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $36,044 |
| 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 | $18,850,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $203,888 |
| Total liabilities | $19,236,223 |
| 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 | $204,830 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,441,053 |