Polaris Project reports that serves as a research and innovation hub for the anti-trafficking field and develops data-driven understanding of human trafficking within the United States. The organization, with its partners, formulates ideas about how to respond, prevent, and disrupt sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and the financial systems that support the illicit trade. Polaris Project assists victims and survivors of trafficking through the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH), a 24/7 crisis and help line that connects individuals to vetted services and support around the United States. The organization also engages in training and educating corporate partners to identify risk factors and indicators of trafficking in their industries, specifically within technology, hospitality, agriculture, transportation, and financial services. In 2019, Polaris Project states that it identified 22,326 victims and survivors of trafficking, 11,500 trafficking situations, and 4,384 traffickers operating in North America. The organization reports that it also piloted a Survivor Empowerment Initiative connecting survivors to short-term paid opportunities to support Polaris Project's programs and communication efforts.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Polaris Project's program expenses were:
National Hotline |
$8,261,533 |
Other programs |
$2,010,292 |
Data analysis |
$1,721,821 |
Disruption |
$1,279,337 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$13,272,983 |
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Chief Executive
Catherine Chen, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Gregory Moore
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Editor, The Denver Post
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Board Size
8
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Paid Staff Size
134
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.*
Note: Catherine Chen assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer in 2020. Her compensation is not available at this time. Bradley Myles was the organization's Chief Executive Officer in 2019, receiving $202,072 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $20,848,206 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Polaris Project's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Corporate, foundation, individual, and other contributions |
$11,627,766 |
In-kind contributions |
$6,464,547 |
Government grants |
$2,755,893 |
Training, honoraria and other income |
$192,886 |
Total Income |
$21,041,092 |
- Programs: 73%
- Administrative: 19%
- Fundraising: 8%
Total Income |
$21,041,092 |
Program expenses |
$13,272,983 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,479,086 |
Administrative expenses |
$3,655,953 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$18,408,022 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$2,633,070 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$5,302,512 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$7,935,582 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,446,801 |
Total Assets |
$9,382,383 |
Note: According to Polaris Project's 2019 audited financial statements, the organization received $6,464,547 in contrbuted goods and services including technology ($4,999,867), legal services ($707,486), consulting ($379,393), airline and hotel vouchers ($201,175), advertising ($123,000), and human resource services ($53,626).