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Polaris Project

Polaris works to end sex and labor trafficking and restore freedom to survivors.

International Washington, DC EIN: 030391561 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Polaris Project

Polaris works to reshape the systems that allow for sex and labor trafficking in North America.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Polaris works to end sex and labor trafficking and restore freedom to survivors.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Polaris Project with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Polaris Project is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 030391561. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Polaris Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030391561. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Polaris Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Polaris Project is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Polaris Project has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Polaris Project is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Polaris Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Polaris Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Polaris works to reshape the systems that allow for sex and labor trafficking in North America. Polaris Project is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Polaris Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Polaris Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030391561, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
163

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Alfonso W•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Apache Polaris 1.4 Release: Advanced Security & Metrics - Snowflake
Apr 2026
www.snowflake.com
Canada’s antimony gap and New Polaris: project and processing lessons for miners - Geomechanics.io
Apr 2026
www.geomechanics.io
Canagold Submits Environmental Application for the New Polaris Project - TMX Newsfile
Apr 2026
www.newsfilecorp.com
Canagold's New Polaris Gold-Antimony Project Added to Canada's Critical Metals Advanced Projects Map - TMX Newsfile
Mar 2026
www.newsfilecorp.com
Sarens executes critical heavy lifts for Shell’s Polaris CCS project in Canada - Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding Interna
Mar 2026
www.heavyliftpfi.com
Sarens Handles Mammoth Units for Shell’s Polaris Project - Breakbulk Events & Media
Dec 2025
breakbulk.com
Shell's Polaris Project to Join Canada's Growing CCS Market - Industrial Info Resources
Dec 2025
www.industrialinfo.com
Form filed
$11.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 96 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Polaris Project

What is Polaris Project?
Polaris Project is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Polaris works to reshape the systems that allow for sex and labor trafficking in North America.
When was Polaris Project founded?
Polaris Project was founded in 2002.
Who leads Polaris Project?
Alfonso Wright serves as CFO.
Where is Polaris Project located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Polaris Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Polaris Project trustworthy?
Polaris Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Polaris Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 030391561.
What is Polaris Project's website?
http://polarisproject.org