Polaris Institute USA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Tony Clarke

Phone

9254822626

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Polaris Institute USA, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit that reported $311K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $966K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 210% operating deficit.

Mission

To enable groups to create environmental and social justice.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $953,050 Revenue: $0

Developed tools for education and action on public policy issues such as a) water rights and democracy, bottled water, water privatization and bulk water exports; b) energy and climate change, mega oil and gas developments, energy exports and renewable energy alternatives; and c) international trade and security concerns related to water, energy and climate change.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $311,390

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $25

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $311,415

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $953,050

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $953,050

Other Expenses $13,407

TOTAL EXPENSES $966,457

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$311,415	$1,653,637	-0.8%
Expenses	$966,457	$1,482,192	-0.3%
Net Income	$-655,042	$171,445	-4.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Denise Wilson	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tony Clarke	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anuradha Mittal	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2022	$311,415	$966,457	No data	$-655,042
2021	$1,653,637	$1,482,192	$655,042	$171,445
2020	$871,020	$1,432,475	$483,597	$-561,455
2019	$636,589	$712,243	$1,045,052	$-75,654
2018	$1,624,227	$1,426,161	$1,120,706	$198,066