Polaris Project

Organization Overview

Polaris Project, operating under the name Polaris, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Polaris employed 177 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polaris is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Polaris generated $15.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

POLARIS WORKS TO END SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING AND RESTORE FREEDOM TO SURVIVORS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE: POLARIS CONTINUED OPERATING IN THE U.S. NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE (NHTH), WITH FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OTIP), THE TEXAS STATE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. THE NHTH PROVIDES VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACCESS TO CRITICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO GET HELP AND STAY SAFE, 24-7, IN MORE THAN 200 LANGUAGES ACROSS FIVE MODES OF COMMUNICATION - PHONE, CHAT, TEXT, WEBFORM, AND EMAIL.


LEARNING, INNOVATION AND DATA SYSTEMS: THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS A DATA DRIVEN UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, GENERATES RESEARCH AND DATA PRODUCTS FOR USE BY THE ANTI-TRAFFICKING FIELD, AND SUPPORTS POLARIS' MONITORING AND EVALUATION TO ENSURE PROGRAMS HAVE THEIR INTENDED IMPACT.


STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ON LABOR TRAFFICKING: THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ON LABOR TRAFFICKING WORKS TO END LABOR TRAFFICKING OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR BETWEEN MEXICO AND THE U.S. IN MEXICO, POLARIS' WORK INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE ESPANSION OF MEXICO'S FIRST NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE AND BUILDING A SOURCE COUNTRY WORKER DATA PLATFORM TO COLLECT INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ABOUT THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPERIENCES WITH EXPLOITATION, WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY PROVIDE STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS ON WAYS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF LABOR TRAFFICKING BOTH IN MEXICO AND FROM MEXICO TO THE UNITED STATES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,930,218
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,552,215
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,482,433
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,396
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,934,306

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Polaris Project has recieved totaling $2,078.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Levine Hirshfield Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,078
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