Polity
Polity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38K in total assets.
Polity at a glance
- Total assets
- $37,544
- +901.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $120,000
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $86,204
- +953.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Center for the Science of Moral Understanding Chapel Hill, NC | To assist with the ground-breaking research on moral understanding | $25,000 |
| Bridges USA San Francisco, CA | To Assist with the Bridge Builders Programming | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,544 | $120,000 | $86,204 | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,748 | $12,000 | $8,181 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $4,000 | $64,623 | — | — |
| 2021 | $60,552 | $225,025 | $164,473 | $45,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polity is led by Benjamin Judge, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Judge
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Horowitz
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rober McDonald
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Baugh
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carrie Kingston (2022–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Polity
How large is Polity?
Polity reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What is Polity?
Polity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Polity operate?
Polity has awarded grants in California, North Carolina.
What is Polity's EIN?
Polity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3296306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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