Civic Intelligence

The Polar Bear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-5518050

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Dec 12, 2018

Organization ProfilePOLARBEARFOUNDATION.NET
650 South Baltimore StreetDillsburg, PA 17019

(717) 432-8691

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

84th percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$237,799

Up $30,449 (+15%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$236,763

Up $30,329 (+15%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$1,036

Up $120 (+13%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$90,989

Up $598 (+0.7%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$63,156

Up $19,990 (+46%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$27,833

Down $19,392 (-41%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $206,897Liabilities 2010: $312Net Assets 2010: $206,5852010Assets 2011: $215,395Liabilities 2011: $1,158Net Assets 2011: $214,2372011Assets 2012: $208,326Liabilities 2012: $1,982Net Assets 2012: $206,3442012Assets 2013: $205,177Liabilities 2013: $2,450Net Assets 2013: $202,7272013Assets 2014: $160,681Liabilities 2014: $615Net Assets 2014: $160,0662014Assets 2015: $140,949Liabilities 2015: $768Net Assets 2015: $140,1812015Assets 2016: $160,094Liabilities 2016: $885Net Assets 2016: $159,2092016Assets 2017: $207,350Liabilities 2017: $916Net Assets 2017: $206,4342017Assets 2018: $237,799Liabilities 2018: $1,036Net Assets 2018: $236,7632018Assets 2019: $264,145Liabilities 2019: $649Net Assets 2019: $263,4962019Assets 2020: $336,083Liabilities 2020: $796Net Assets 2020: $335,2872020Assets 2021: $408,922Liabilities 2021: $1,041Net Assets 2021: $407,8812021Assets 2022: $478,917Liabilities 2022: $467Net Assets 2022: $478,4502022Assets 2023: $342,030Liabilities 2023: $538Net Assets 2023: $341,4922023Assets 2024: $424,748Liabilities 2024: $32Net Assets 2024: $424,7162024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$237,799
Liabilities$1,036
Net Assets$236,763
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $53,2692010Expenses 2011: $48,8402011Expenses 2012: $61,2112012Expenses 2013: $75,8542013Revenue 2014: $45,104Expenses 2014: $87,765Net Income 2014: -$42,6612014Revenue 2015: $45,873Expenses 2015: $65,758Net Income 2015: -$19,8852015Revenue 2016: $75,485Expenses 2016: $56,457Net Income 2016: $19,0282016Revenue 2017: $90,391Expenses 2017: $43,166Net Income 2017: $47,2252017Revenue 2018: $90,989Expenses 2018: $63,156Net Income 2018: $27,8332018Revenue 2019: $95,222Expenses 2019: $71,303Net Income 2019: $23,9192019Revenue 2020: $157,296Expenses 2020: $85,505Net Income 2020: $71,7912020Revenue 2021: $165,080Expenses 2021: $92,486Net Income 2021: $72,5942021Revenue 2022: $171,808Expenses 2022: $88,327Net Income 2022: $83,4812022Revenue 2023: $364,804Expenses 2023: $501,762Net Income 2023: -$136,9582023Revenue 2024: $227,104Expenses 2024: $143,880Net Income 2024: $83,2242024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$90,989
Expenses$63,156
Net Income$27,833
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Dec 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$118,075
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The polar bear foundation is dedicated to building a stronger northern community by encouraging a broad-based support for the investment in creative, innovative, and exceptional opportunities for the northern york county school district.

To relieve some of the financial burden on the northern school district community while still providing exciting opportunities for the students in the school district. After securing monetary gifts, the polar bear foundation will invest in programs and activities that enrich the academic, athletic, cultural and artistic development of the students in the northern york county school district.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$157,020$183,511▲ $26,491
Investments Program Related$50,330$54,288▲ $3,958
Total Assets$207,350$237,799▲ $30,449
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$916$1,036▲ $120
Total Liabilities$916$1,036▲ $120
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$136,076$171,893▲ $35,817
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$50,000$51,792▲ $1,792
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$20,358$13,078▼ $7,280
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$206,434$236,763▲ $30,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$207,350$237,799▲ $30,449

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$463$463
Investment Program Related Org$54,288--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matthew LuskPresident
David C ReederDirector
John RinehartDirector
Kelly FalckDirector
Randy DavisDirector
John GunningSchool Board
Natalie a SlothowerAdministrato
Dr Eric EshbachEx Officio
Jason BealsEx Officio
Timothy J Colgan EsqPast Preside
Gayle a YostSecretary
Olivia KeyserStudent Lias
Brendon ClarkTeacher Repr
Crystal L HoffmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$40,217
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,438
Other Revenue
$48,334
All Other Contributions
$40,217
Change in Net Assets
$27,833
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$49,931
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$13,225
Total Fundraising Expense$4,386
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$12,000-$12,000
Fees for Services Other-$2,033$2,248$4,281
Other Expenses$4,280--$4,280
Advertising-$925$1,603$2,528
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,032-$2,032
Office Expenses-$1,087$535$1,622
Insurance-$1,425-$1,425
Payroll Taxes-$1,225-$1,225
Fees for Services Management-$196-$196
Fees for Services Legal-$10-$10
Total Functional Expenses$37,837$20,933$4,386$63,156
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$75,397
Fundraising Direct Expenses$27,086
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Gala$45,712$45,712$8,218$37,494
Golf Outing$23,344$23,344$280$23,064
Total Events$75,397$75,397$27,086$48,311
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Independent certified public accountant is engaged to perform a review of the financial records.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organiation regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance of their policies through the polar bear foundation by-laws.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Polar Bear Foundation
EIN
20-5518050
Phone
7174328691
Address
650 SOUTH BALTIMORE STREET, DILLSBURG, PA 17019

Signing Officer

Name
Crystal L Hoffman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7176453130
Signed
2018-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matthew Lusk
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
James E Holland CPA
Address
7 WEST MAIN STREET, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA 17011
Preparer
James E Holland
Phone
7177636890
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To relieve some of the financial burden on the northern school district community while still providing exciting opportunities for the students in the school district. After securing monetary gifts, the polar bear foundation will invest in programs and activities that enrich the academic, athletic, cultural and artistic development of the students in the northern york county school district.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“To invest in programs and activities that enrich the academic, athletic, cultural and artistic development of the students in the northern york county school district.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$237,799
Liabilities
$1,036
Net assets
$236,763
Revenue
$90,989
Expenses
$63,156
Net income
$27,833
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.00$4.25$2.27$1.44$0.83
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$0.01$3.41$3.65$5.02$1.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.00$4.78$1.72$0.88$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$0.01$4.08$1.65$0.92$0.73
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.01$3.35$1.57$0.86$0.72
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$0.01$2.63$0.95$0.71$0.24
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.01$2.37$0.91$0.63$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.01$2.06$0.90$0.43$0.47
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.01$1.59$0.75$0.56$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.01$1.40$0.46$0.66$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.01$1.60$0.45$0.88$0.43
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.02$2.03$0.76
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.08$0.02$2.06$0.61
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.15$0.01$2.14$0.49
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.07$0.00$2.07$0.53