THE POLAR COMMITMENT FOUNDATION (EIN 831989056) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2018

Principal Officer

ANNE KERSHAW

Phone

5718430007

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE POLAR COMMITMENT FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 69700% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $226K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 459% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE POLAR COMMITMENT FOUNDATION IS THE PRESERVATION OF THE ANTARCTIC. A BELIEF THAT BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH NATIONAL ANTARCTIC PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, WE CAN MANAGE INNOVATIVE SCIENCE, UTILIZE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION AND BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALL ANTARCTIC OPERATIONS. THEREFORE, REDUCING OUR IMPACT ON THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $40,468

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $40,484

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $212,209

Other Expenses $226,303

TOTAL EXPENSES $226,303

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$40,484	$58	+697.0%
Expenses	$226,303	$166,736	+0.4%
Net Income	$-185,819	$-166,678	+0.1%

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
CHRISTOPHER BAKE	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE KERSHAW	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SWAN	OFFICER	0.50	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$40,484	$226,303	$761,283	$-185,819
2022	$58	$166,736	$947,102	$-166,678
2021	$13,853	$290,928	$1,113,780	$-277,075
2020	$3,723	$228,481	$1,392,592	$-224,758
2019	$1,411	$325,164	$1,615,613	$-323,753

THE POLAR COMMITMENT FOUNDATION