The Polaris Art Foundation
At the polaris art foundation, we believe that art and creativity have the power to illuminate minds, transform communities, and shape a better world. Our mission is to …
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The Polaris Art Foundation is a arts culture organization based in SAN JUAN, United States. Annual revenue: $76K. EIN: 815299782.
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Mission
At the polaris art foundation, we believe that art and creativity have the power to illuminate minds, transform communities, and shape a better world. Our mission is to nurture and support the creative spirit through collaboration, education and mentorship, guiding aspiring artists and dostering a vibrant, inclusive art community.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Polaris Art Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Polaris Art Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Juan, PR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 815299782. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $76K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Polaris Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 815299782. 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.
The Polaris Art Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
The Polaris Art Foundation is located in San Juan, PR, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Polaris Art Foundation has $76K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Polaris Art Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $76K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Polaris Art 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Polaris Art Foundation 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). 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.
The Polaris Art Foundation is a arts culture organization based in SAN JUAN, United States. Annual revenue: $76K. EIN: 815299782. The Polaris Art Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $76K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Polaris Art Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Polaris Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 815299782, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE POLARIS ART FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Polaris Art Foundation
- What is The Polaris Art Foundation?
- The Polaris Art Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Juan, United States. The Polaris Art Foundation is a arts culture organization based in SAN JUAN, United States. Annual revenue: $76K. EIN: 815299782.
- Who leads The Polaris Art Foundation?
- Joshua Hong serves as CEO.
- Where is The Polaris Art Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Juan, PR, United States.
- What is The Polaris Art Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is The Polaris Art Foundation trustworthy?
- The Polaris Art Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 The Polaris Art Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 815299782.
- What is The Polaris Art Foundation's website?
- https://polarisart.foundation