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Screen a listPolaris Research Institute Inc
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Listed with the IRS. Every screen came back clear.
A 501(c)(3) on Publication 78 and the IRS master file.
- IRS nonprofit listing
- No issue
- Revocation
- None
- IRS files
- Agree
- Sanctions
- No match
- IRS bulletin
- No notice
- California
- Registered
- Charity type
- 509(a)(1)
$900krevenue
FY2025 · −58% in 3 yrs5staff
7 of 7years filed
’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Revenue and spendingRevenueSpendingDeficit
Against similar nonprofits FY2025
Operating margin35.0%
Months of reserve12.9mo
Revenue growth (annualized)−3.2%
Middle half of peersMedianPolaris Research Institute
Where the money goes FY2025 · $585k spent
Programs$459k79%Management and general$104k18%Fundraising$22k4%990 FY2025 · Part IX line 25
Worth checking2
A funder worth 33% of revenue stopped after FY2022
Open Philanthropy Action Fund gave about $544k a year for two years, 33% of revenue in FY2022.
Funders’ 990-PF grant listsDeficits in 2 of the last 3 years
−$40k in FY2023 and −$227k in FY2024. Cash covers 12.9 months, above the peer median of 7.0.
990 Part I and balance sheetIn its favor1
Strong governance
3 of 3 board members independent. Conflict-of-interest and whistleblower policies, audited financial statements, board reviews the 990.
990 Part VI9funders
$726ka year, last 3 years
56%from its largest funder
Funder’19’20’21’22’23Open Philanthropy Action FundOn and off$390k$697kSocial and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) IncOn and off$200kAnalog Devices FoundationOn and off$10kDonor-advised giftsDonors not disclosed$1.0M$21k$1.2M$7k
FundedThrough a donor-advised fund