EIN 04-2697866

Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Polus Center is a non-profit umbrella organization that designs and implements community-based programs in the United States and throughout the developing world. The word “Polus” is of Latin origin and means the highest point, suggesting reaching for the ideal. The name invokes people being at their best by helping each other and welcoming one another into a meaningful community life. The Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, strives to create opportunities for persons with disabilities and members of other vulnerable groups to become valued citizens within their communities.
Total revenues
$2,530,356
2023
Total expenses
$2,443,802
2023
Total assets
$511,659
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

Training and consulting - working with grassroots organizations to help them plan and implement Economic, Social intergration, and community based rehabilitation projects. Active participation in these planning sessions offers a unique action learning opportunity for participants to learn about victim assistance and developing a person-centered human service model. In addition, the organization provides leadership training, organization Development, and small business capacity building to both non-profit and for-profit organizations throughout the u.s. The organization also advocates for job Development for people with disabilities so that they might find jobs based on their skills and interests.

Who funds Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Boston Center for Blind ChildrenCash Grant for Operations$12,000
McCance FoundationGeneral Support$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$63

Personnel at Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

NameTitleCompensation
Kathleen A. PetkauskosManaging Director
Michael LundquistExecutive Director, Polus International$107,140
Theresa Kane, PH.D.Executive Director, Polus U.s.: Theresa Kane, PH.D.$104,918
Laure CloseDirector of Finance
Nellie ZarifVice President / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,529,830
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$725
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$-900
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$701
Total revenues$2,530,356

Form 990s for Polus Center for Social and Economic Development

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-01990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-08-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 27 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from McCance Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Return
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsMental health organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
213 School St Apt 301
Gardner, MA 01440
Metro area
Worcester, MA-CT
County
Worcester County, MA
Website URL
poluscenter.org/ 
Phone
(978) 368-1550
Facebook page
The-Polus-Center-for-Social-and-Economic-Development-Inc 
Twitter profile
@thepoluscenter 
IRS details
EIN
04-2697866
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F00: Mental Health: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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