Nonprofit · EIN 45-3814187
POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MANCHESTER, NH 03102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,325,685 | $1,454,640 | -$128,955 | $1,628,742 | $799,580 | $829,162 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,478,330 | $1,414,736 | $63,594 | $1,735,376 | $797,524 | $937,852 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,216,304 | $1,236,474 | -$20,170 | $1,692,241 | $817,983 | $874,258 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,270,203
- of which government grants
- $1,208,878
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,502
- Net income from gaming
- $41,980
- Other revenue
- $41,980
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,534
- Other salaries and wages
- $861,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,131,401
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,306
- Accounting fees
- $15,861
- Occupancy
- $142,418
- Depreciation
- $35,109
- Program services (functional)
- $1,208,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $245,562
- Fundraising (functional)
- $816
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,735,376
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,628,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $799,580
- Net assets, end of year
- $829,162
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,032,810
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $778,716
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,446
- Gross receipts
- $1,325,785
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Murdock-Smith | Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $101,042 | $2,198 |
| Don Winterton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Cane | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasmine Long | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Bilz | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Melloy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heath Savage | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Murdock-Smith | Director Officer | 40 | $98,196 | $2,198 |
| John Ward | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Winterton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Cane | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Bilz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Seggie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mosfek Talukder | Memeber Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Perron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Melloy | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heath Savage | Memeber Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Murdock-Smith | Director Officer | 40 | $85,695 | $3,521 |
| John Ward | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Winterton | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Cane | Vice-Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Bilz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Seggie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mosfek Talukder | Memeber Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Perron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Melloy | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 COOLIDGE AVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03102-3208
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Don Winterton, 100 Coolidge Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102
- Signed the 990
- Don Winterton, Chair
- Phone
- (603) 634-0034
- Website
- polarischarter.wordpress.com
- Return prepared by
- Rowley & Associates PC
Mission
The mission of Polaris Charter School is to create a joyful and exciting learning community for intellectually curious elementary-aged children. Through an engaging, inquiry-based curriculum, our students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, and excel academically.
Program accomplishments
- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Polaris Charter School is a rigorous, project-based elementary school that encourages accelerated learning with a move-on-when-ready approach. Each student has a personal learning plan which allows them to set individual goals and work at their own level and pace. We have seven multi-age classrooms with approximately 15 students in each class.Expenses $1,208,262
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3814187
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B201)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,628,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,325,785
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,325,685 | $1,454,640 | $1,628,742 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,478,330 | $1,414,736 | $1,735,376 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,216,304 | $1,236,474 | $1,692,241 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,140,816 | $1,106,068 | $1,748,906 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3814187).
Questions about POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL is 45-3814187.
- Is POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Don Winterton.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,042 (Jennifer Murdock-Smith, Director).
- How much revenue does POLARIS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,325,685, expenses of $1,454,640 and total assets of $1,628,742 at year end.
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