Polaris Charter Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Polaris Charter Academy?
Polaris Charter Academy is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Madigan Family Foundation ($530K), Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation ($480K), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Polaris Charter Academy between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madigan Family Foundation | $530,000 | 7 | 2021–2026 |
| Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation | $480,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Allee Foundation | $51,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $26,250 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Dart Foundation | $23,160 | 1 | 2020 |
| American Express Foundation | $15,250 | 13 | 2020–2023 |
| Desantis Foundation | $8,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Silverberg Family Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Pritchard Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $930 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2019) to $373K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
What grants has Polaris Charter Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation | ACADEMIC PROGRAM EXPENSES | $120,000 |
| 2025 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $99,000 |
| 2025 | The Allee Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $76,000 |
| 2024 | The Allee Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Desantis Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Silverberg Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION OF STUDENTS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation | ACADEMIC PROGRAM EXPENSES | $90,000 |
| 2023 | The Allee Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $18,500 |
| 2023 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Desantis Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,500 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,625 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,025 |
| 2023 | Silverberg Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $130 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | MATCHING GIFT, SPONSORSHIP | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation | ACADEMIC PROGRAM EXPENSES | $90,000 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $11,250 |
| 2022 | The Allee Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Silverberg Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2021 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Polaris Charter Academy?
Polaris Charter Academy is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Madigan Family Foundation ($530K), Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation ($480K), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Polaris Charter Academy between 2019–2026.
Who is Polaris Charter Academy's largest funder?
Madigan Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Polaris Charter Academy, with $530K across 7 grants (2021–2026).
How much grant funding has Polaris Charter Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Polaris Charter Academy across 47 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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