Polity is located in Hillsdale, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (P05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polity 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN YOUNG AMERICANS BY ENGAGING YOUNG AMERICANS THROUGH THOUGHT-PROVOKING PROGRAMMING THAT PUTS THEM IN THE DRIVER'S-SEAT OF A REAL WORLD SITUATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOLD EVENTS IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN ENGAGE WITH EACH OTHER USING THE DECISION POINT METHOD, AND CREATE PRODUCTS THAT CREATE A COMMUNITY AROUND THE METHOD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scott Baugh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Benjamin Judge President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rober Mcdonald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Horowitz Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $225,025 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $225,025 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $225,025 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,000 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $141 |
Information technology | $13,476 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $40 |
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 | $326 |
Total functional expenses | $164,473 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,552 |
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 | $60,552 |
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 | $60,552 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $60,552 |
Over the last fiscal year, Polity has awarded $45,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH THE GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH ON MORAL UNDERSTANDING | $25,000 |
Memphis, TN PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH THE BRIDGE BUILDERS PROGRAMMING | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Polity has recieved totaling $220,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lincoln Club Institute Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT STUDENT DEBATE PROGRAM | $220,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
United Church Homes Inc Marion, OH | $230,951,491 | $117,776,158 |
Samaritas Detroit, MI | $92,322,257 | $101,009,415 |
Metropolitan Family Services Merrionette Park, IL | $119,356,740 | $95,446,879 |
National Council Of Young Mens Christian Assns Of The Usa Chicago, IL | $230,540,547 | $144,736,724 |
Melmark Inc Berwyn, PA | $140,011,030 | $123,679,876 |
Wesley Retirement Services Inc Johnston, IA | $293,962,808 | $95,958,203 |
Council On Aging Of Southwestern Ohio Blue Ash, OH | $23,191,204 | $94,817,577 |
Indiana Members Credit Union Indianapolis, IN | $2,918,005,380 | $115,174,004 |
Misericordia Home Chicago, IL | $953,257,404 | $136,708,430 |
Macomb Oakland Regional Center Inc Clinton Township, MI | $34,712,756 | $87,127,217 |
Presbyterian Homes Skokie, IL | $460,360,428 | $88,918,255 |
John Knox Village Lees Summit, MO | $177,748,432 | $73,269,206 |