POLIS INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 270226465 501(c)(3) Religion

ORLANDO, FL

Total Revenue
$506,021
Total Expenses
$486,514
Total Assets
$55,089
Net Assets
$38,151
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Phil HIssom
Phone
4076088311
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLIS INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $506K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $487K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

To champion human dignity by designing the solutions to the social problems that infringe upon it.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $169,885 Revenue: $168,540

Community Development - Polis Institute provides capacity building and community engagement work in partnership with communities municipalities businesses and the philanthropic sector for the purpose...

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Community Development - Polis Institute provides capacity building and community engagement work in partnership with communities municipalities businesses and the philanthropic sector for the purpose of revitalizing urban communities. The community development work that Polis Institute provides aims to ensure that all stakeholders participate in community development in ways that create sustainable economic and racial equity within urban neighborhoods. African American and Latino communities are our primary focus in community development work. All of Polis Institutes work is done with an asset based community development approach. Community Development consulting by Polis Institute includes engagement and public participation plans training community and strategic plan development.

Program 2
Expenses: $42,092 Revenue: $42,123

Strong Families - The strong families platform give families a platform for inter-generational family bonding that opens up social network opportunities and resources for families pursuing healthy...

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Strong Families - The strong families platform give families a platform for inter-generational family bonding that opens up social network opportunities and resources for families pursuing healthy family goals in areas of health wealth and education. The program offers four components of involvement family network dinners parenting cohorts one to one parent coaching and a childrens reading club.

Program 3
Expenses: $74,458 Revenue: $74,514

Research and Planning - Rich data is at the heart of Polis Institutes work. Polis Institute provides qualitative and quantitative place based data sets comprehensive surveying services with an...

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Research and Planning - Rich data is at the heart of Polis Institutes work. Polis Institute provides qualitative and quantitative place based data sets comprehensive surveying services with an emphasis on door to door surveying asset mapping solutions research and third party evaluation services.`

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,844
Program Service Revenue $285,177
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $506,021

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $298,358
Fundraising Expenses $22,380
Program Expenses $286,435
Other Expenses $188,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $486,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $506,021 $868,146 -0.4%
Expenses $486,514 $858,741 -0.4%
Net Income $19,507 $9,405 +1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$7,943
Total Directors
6
$7,943
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chris Ramos Chairperson 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanessa Gonzalez Vice-Chairperson 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Norman Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Busey PHD Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JB Boonstra Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phil Hissom Secretary 15.00
Officer Director
$7,943 $0 $7,943
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $506,021 $486,514 $55,089 $19,507
2023 $868,146 $858,741 $99,909 $9,405
2022 $716,166 $727,401 $99,703 $-11,235
2021 $493,061 $515,439 $52,282 $-22,378
2020 $698,030 $683,402 $94,697 $14,628
2019 $544,878 $574,718 $94,160 $-29,840
2018 $428,724 $414,220 $64,661 $14,504
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