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Polistes Foundation

Our mission is to assemble and share knowledge about nature in order to improve education, health, agriculture, economic development, and conservation throughout the world.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Polistes Foundation

Bee Studies/Bee Lab Project (USGS Cooperative Agreement)- BumbleBee Project - Patuxent Wildlife Center Bee Studies. Collected, processed, cataloged, IT entry - native bee specimens from Integrated Bee Samples into Polistes WEB portal. Project includes $39,414 spent from 2023 private donations for Bee Lab Contractors and USGS Federal grant funds 2023 (Bee Lab Project). Initial Outreach services with Pollinators Partnership(501)c3, additional bee specimen cataloging and idenitification with contract research scientists. Discoverlife - Shoal Creek Sanctuary. Continued System maintenance www.discoverlife.org with SHSU. Moth Collection, identification fieldwork. Shoal Creek Sanctuary invasive species cleanup services using local volunteers.

Founded
Headquarters
Belmont, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Our mission is to assemble and share knowledge about nature in order to improve education, health, agriculture, economic development, and conservation throughout the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($259,317)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Polistes Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Belmont, MA, 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 020567125. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $274K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Polistes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Polistes Foundation is located in Belmont, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Polistes Foundation has $274K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Polistes Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $274K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Polistes Foundation. 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.

Polistes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Polistes Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Bee Studies/Bee Lab Project (USGS Cooperative Agreement)- BumbleBee Project - Patuxent Wildlife Center Bee Studies. Collected, processed, cataloged, IT entry - native bee specimens from Integrated Bee Samples into Polistes WEB portal. Project includes $39,414 spent from 2023 private donations for Bee Lab Contractors and USGS Federal grant funds 2023 (Bee Lab Project). Initial Outreach services with Pollinators Partnership(501)c3, additional bee specimen cataloging and idenitification with contract research scientists. Discoverlife - Shoal Creek Sanctuary. Continued System maintenance www.discoverlife.org with SHSU. Moth Collection, identification fieldwork. Shoal Creek Sanctuary invasive species cleanup services using local volunteers. Polistes Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among education charities registered in United States: Polistes Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $274K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Polistes Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Polistes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 020567125, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

KE
Kevin Weick
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Dr J••• P••••••••
President CEO
KE
Kevin W••••
Executive Director VP
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Polistes Foundation This page 90 $274,139 89%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Polistes Foundation

What is Polistes Foundation?
Polistes Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Belmont, United States. Bee Studies/Bee Lab Project (USGS Cooperative Agreement)- BumbleBee Project - Patuxent Wildlife Center Bee Studies. Collected, processed, cataloged, IT entry - native bee specimens from Integrated Bee Samples into Polistes WEB portal. Project includes $39,414 spent from 2023 private donations for Bee Lab Contractors and USGS Federal grant funds 2023 (Bee Lab Project). Initial Outreach services with Pollinators Partnership(501)c3, additional bee specimen cataloging and idenitification with contract research scientists. Discoverlife - Shoal Creek Sanctuary. Continued System maintenance www.discoverlife.org with SHSU. Moth Collection, identification fieldwork. Shoal Creek Sanctuary invasive species cleanup services using local volunteers.
When was Polistes Foundation founded?
Polistes Foundation was founded in 2002.
Who leads Polistes Foundation?
Kevin Weick serves as Executive Director.
Where is Polistes Foundation located?
Headquartered in Belmont, United States.
What is Polistes Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Polistes Foundation trustworthy?
Polistes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Polistes Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 020567125.
What is Polistes Foundation's website?
http://www.discoverlife.org