Nonprofit · EIN 68-0453822
POLESTAR GARDENS INC
Tax-exempt · FORT COLLINS, CO 80521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $82,816 | $51,416 | $31,400 | $6,366,883 | $4,932,022 | $1,434,861 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $37,140 | $35,608 | $1,532 | $6,007,410 | $4,603,949 | $1,403,461 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $419,657 | $39,485 | $380,172 | $3,876,709 | $2,474,780 | $1,401,929 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $74,003
- Program service revenue
- $8,466
- Investment income
- $347
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $580
- Accounting fees
- $2,055
- Travel
- $652
- Depreciation
- $15,695
- Program services (functional)
- $27,732
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,684
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,007,410
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,366,883
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,932,022
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,434,861
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,314,673
- Gross unrelated business income
- $347
- Gross receipts
- $82,816
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- HI
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GORNIK | PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $42,000 |
| ANN GORNIK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 20 | $30,000 |
| BERNADETTE SABATH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RICH MILLS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| VINA KETTY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GORNIK | PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $39,000 |
| VINA KETTY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $32,350 |
| ANN GORNIK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 20 | $26,000 |
| BERNADETTE SABATH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RICH MILLS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GORNIK | PRESIDENT Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 30 | $30,000 |
| ANN GORNIK | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| VINA KETTY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $19,000 |
| BERNADETTE SABATH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RICH MILLS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 850 S OVERLAND TRL APT 15, FORT COLLINS, CO 80521-3054
- In care of
- % ANN GORNIK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL F GORNIK, 850 S OVERLAND TRAIL UNIT 15, FORT COLLINS, CO 80521
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL F GORNIK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 936-8518
- Website
- WWW.POLESTARGARDENS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GOETSCH & ASSOCIATES CPAS PLLC
Mission
RESIDENTIAL LEARNING CENTERS AND INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- SKILLS FOR LIVING RESIDENCY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM USES THE GATHERING SPACE ON THE POLESTAR PROPERTY AND, DURING THE WINTER, A BORROWED INDOOR SPACE, TO PROMOTE A PROCESS OF SELF-EXPLORATION, EXPANDING LEARNING AND CONNECTION. PARTICIPANTS JOIN IN ANY NUMBER OF GROUP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COOKING, MEETINGS, MEALS, GARNDENING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAYS, GAMES, SERVICE PROJECTS, LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND GUIDED TIMES FOR QUIET AND INTROSPECTION. EVENTS ALSO INCLUDE STORYTELLING, MUSIC, YOGA, CULTURAL EVENTS, SPEAKERS, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND STAR WATCHING. THE PROGRAM IS CREATING A NEW FACILITY AND COMMUNITY IN COLORADO.Expenses $21,497 · grants $1,600 · revenue $60
- POLESTAR FAMILY CAMP - FAMILY WEEKEND AT BUCKHORN LODGE RETREAT. INCLUDES TENT CAMPING, CABINS, RETREAT LODGE ROOMS, HIKING, CAMPFIRES, GAMES, MUSIC, CONNECTION AND MEDITATION FOR REJUVENATION AND RENEWAL.Expenses $4,112 · revenue $5,356
- POLESTAR SUMMER KIDS CAMP - FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 THROUGH 12 FOR 2 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER AND HELD ON POLESTAR PROPERTY. THE THEME OF THE CAMPS SUPPORT THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES, AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SHARED ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY RELATIONS AS WELL AS INDEPENDENCE AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR CHOICES IN LIFE SITUATIONS.Expenses $2,123 · revenue $3,050
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0453822
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,366,883
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,816
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $82,816 | $51,416 | $6,366,883 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $37,140 | $35,608 | $6,007,410 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $419,657 | $39,485 | $3,876,709 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $41,143 | $127,978 | $2,282,156 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 68-0453822).
Questions about POLESTAR GARDENS INC
- What is the EIN of POLESTAR GARDENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLESTAR GARDENS INC is 68-0453822.
- Is POLESTAR GARDENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to POLESTAR GARDENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLESTAR GARDENS INC 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 POLESTAR GARDENS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POLESTAR GARDENS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of POLESTAR GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL F GORNIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLESTAR GARDENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (MICHAEL GORNIK, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does POLESTAR GARDENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,816, expenses of $51,416 and total assets of $6,366,883 at year end.
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