Civic Intelligence

The Polar Bear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-5518050

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Apr 30, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.POLARBEARFOUNDATION.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.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

80th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

4.7%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$264,145

Up $26,346 (+11%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$263,496

Up $26,733 (+11%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$649

Down $387 (-37%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$95,222

Up $4,233 (+4.7%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$71,303

Up $8,147 (+13%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$23,919

Down $3,914 (-14%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd 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

2019

Assets$264,145
Liabilities$649
Net Assets$263,496
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th 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

2019

Revenue$95,222
Expenses$71,303
Net Income$23,919
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Apr 30, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$132,867
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$183,511$179,353▼ $4,158
Investments Other Securities$54,288$84,792▲ $30,504
Total Assets$237,799$264,145▲ $26,346
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,036$649▼ $387
Total Liabilities$1,036$649▼ $387
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$223,685$252,018▲ $28,333
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$13,078$11,478▼ $1,600
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$236,763$263,496▲ $26,733
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$237,799$264,145▲ $26,346

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$463-
Other Securities$84,792--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$54,288$25,000▲ $6,765-$84,792
2017$52,528$597▲ $2,163-$54,288
2016$26,200$25,000▲ $1,861-$52,528
2015-$25,000▲ $1,358-$26,200
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matthew LuskPresident
Brendon ClarkDirector
David ReederDirector
Dr Elizabeth McleanDirector
Elizabeth AyersDirector
John RinehartDirector
Kelly FalckDirector
Randy DavisDirector
Dr Eric EshbachEx Officio D
Jason BealsEx Officio D
Timothy Colgan EsqPast Preside
Crystal HoffmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$44,578
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,739
Other Revenue
$45,905
All Other Contributions
$44,578
Change in Net Assets
$23,919
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$30,084
Other Expenses$27,416
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$13,803
Total Fundraising Expense$9,729
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$30,084--$30,084
Other Salaries and Wages$4,200$4,200$4,200$12,600
Fees for Services Other-$11,250-$11,250
Fees for Services Accounting$212$2,212$212$2,636
Office Expenses$124$1,370$124$1,618
Insurance-$1,387-$1,387
Advertising-$1,286-$1,286
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,261-$1,261
Payroll Taxes$401$401$401$1,203
Other Expenses$2,000$1,186$4,792$1,186
Total Functional Expenses$37,021$24,553$9,729$71,303
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Grants to Northern York CountyDillsburg, PA-Exempt Purpose$30,084
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$83,550
Fundraising Direct Expenses$37,645
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$46,535$46,535$11,394$35,141
Golf Outing$28,386$28,386$5,011$23,375
Total Events$83,550$83,550$37,645$45,905
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

“The board of directors will review and approve the form 990 prior to filing the return.”

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

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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

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 Hoffman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7174328691
Signed
2020-04-30
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
31

Preparer

Firm
Smith Elliott Kearns & Company LLC
Address
804 WAYNE AVE, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-3810
Preparer
Craig E Witmer CPA
Phone
7172633910
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“OTHER FEES 0 11,250 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Difference in prior year net assets -1,192”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“Endowment funds are intended to be used for funding scholarships and programs of northern york county school district.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE OF THEIR POLICIES THROUGH THE POLAR BEAR FOUDNATION BY-LAWS.
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Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$264,145
Liabilities
$649
Net assets
$263,496
Revenue
$95,222
Expenses
$71,303
Net income
$23,919
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
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