Polaris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Polaris Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,650. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,650
- Assets$312,111
Giving in 2025 was the same as $12,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,273 | 3 | $269,951 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 6 | $233,782 |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 5 | $312,111 |
How to apply
Polaris Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Polaris Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lukang High School | Financial aid for low income students | $4,650 |
| Fuxing High School | Financial aid for low income students | $3,750 |
| Wenkai Elementary School | Financial aid for low income students | $1,500 |
| Chengkung High School | Financial aid to low income students | $1,200 |
| Fang Yuan High School | Financial aid for low income students | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Chi Feng Huang
Questions people ask
Does Polaris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Polaris Foundation give?
$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Polaris Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chi Feng Huang (Ceo).
What does Polaris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.