The Polaris Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEDINA, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Revenue
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Net Investment Income
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Expenses
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About The Polaris Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Polaris Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEDINA, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Polaris Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Clark Dougherty | President | — | — |
| Michael Speetzen | Director | — | — |
| Robert Mack | Director | — | — |
| James Williams | Director | — | — |
| Steven Menneto | Director | — | — |
| Michael Dougherty | Director | — | — |
| Steven Eastman | Director | — | — |
| Ben Duke | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Polaris Foundation?
The Polaris Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEDINA, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Polaris Foundation operate?
The Polaris Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is The Polaris Foundation's EIN?
The Polaris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1828276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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