Nonprofit · EIN 93-3914565
POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,010,800 | $9,134 | $1,001,666 | $1,013,252 | $0 | $1,013,252 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,012,158
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,554
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $196
- Other revenue
- -$1,358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $900
- Program services (functional)
- $8,183
- Management and general (functional)
- $951
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,585
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,013,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,013,252
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $81,722
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $931,530
- Gross receipts
- $1,012,454
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Palmer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Darcy Palmer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Bradley Broyles | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lloyd Glenn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gail Glenn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Trendler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Greathouse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andi Fourlis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Humphrey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1440 S CLEARVIEW AVE, MESA, AZ 85209-3380
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1440 S Clearview Ave, Mesa AZ 85209
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nathan Palmer, 1440 S Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Nathan Palmer, 1440 S Clearview Ave, Mesa AZ 85209
- Signed the 990
- Nathan Palmer, President
- Phone
- (480) 861-9541
- Return prepared by
- Upkeepe
Mission
Polaris Academy Foundation's mission is to empower parents, students, schools, and the community by organizing and providing academic, social, life skill, and community resources to elevate the growth, capacity, independence, and education of autistic and neurodivergent children.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 the Polaris Academy Foundation supported various extracurricular student events including a business bazar, STEM innovation tools, computer lab support and equipment, Special Olympics equipment, and curriculum resources for neurodiverse learners. The Foundation also secured two additional sites to develop for sensory and neurodiverse learning through Leases with Mesa Public Schools and began remodeling on both sites in 4th quarter of 2025 continuing into 2026 with plans to open both for educational purposes in fall of 2026. In fall of 2025 the Foundation held a community Gala to raise awareness of the autism community and its unique approach to supporting autism education and learning supports.Expenses $8,183
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-3914565
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,013,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,012,454
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,010,800 | $9,134 | $1,013,252 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Nathan Palmer | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Nathan Palmer | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 93-3914565).
Questions about POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC is 93-3914565.
- Is POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION 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 POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION 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 POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION 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 POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nathan Palmer.
- Who are the officers and directors of POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does POLARIS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,010,800, expenses of $9,134 and total assets of $1,013,252 at year end.
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