Polaris Foundation
EIN 474167906 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2025
$80K
22 grants · $9K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
12%
transactional · 2/16 multi-year
repeat
$234K
Assets (2025)
16
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
Phone
(408) 693-8448
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4K | $172K | $653 | 2 |
| 2018 | $5K | $264K | $3K | 2 |
| 2019 | $6K | $394K | $14K | 1 |
| 2020 | $11K | $412K | $8K | 2 |
| 2021 | $17K | $872K | $28K | 4 |
| 2022 | $4K | $290K | $12K | 1 |
| 2023 | $10K | $238K | $38K | 1 |
| 2024 | $11K | $270K | $41K | 3 |
| 2025 | $12K | $234K | $96K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 22 grants on record
Minimum
$600
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (22 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $10,013 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2023 |
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $6,000 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2021 |
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $6,000 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2020 |
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $6,000 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2024 |
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $6,000 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2019 |
| Hus Social Welfare Charity Fdtn | Taipei, None | $5,000 | TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS TO LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2021 |
| Hus Social Welfare Charity Fdtn | Taipei, None | $5,000 | TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEALS TO LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2020 |
| Lukang High School | Fuxing Township, None | $4,650 | FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Oakland, CA | $4,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS | 2021 |
| See Attached Schedule | Fuxing Township, None | $3,580 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME HSHD STUDENTS | 2022 |
| Students in Lugang High School | Fuxing Township, None | $3,333 | FINANCIAL AIDS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD STUDENTS | 2018 |
| Fuxing High School | Fuxing Township, None | $3,150 | FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
| Students | Fuxing Township, None | $3,075 | FINANCIAL AIDS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD STUDENTS | 2017 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Fdtn | Reston, VA | $2,688 | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS | 2024 |
| Charitable Service Trust | Erlanger, KY | $2,585 | PROVIDE HELP TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES | 2024 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Fdsn | Sterling, VA | $2,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS | 2021 |
| Students Wen-Kai Elementary School | Lukang Township, None | $1,667 | FINANCIAL AIDS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD STUDENTS | 2018 |
| Wenkai Elementary School | Lukang Township, None | $1,500 | FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
| Chengkung High School | Sihu Township, None | $1,200 | FINANCIAL AID TO LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
| Students | Lukang Township, None | $950 | FINANCIAL AIDS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD STUDENTS | 2017 |
| Fang Yuan High School | Fangyuan Township, None | $900 | FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
| Dingfan Elementary School | Lukang Township, None | $600 | FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS | 2025 |
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