At Polycreek, we are committed to complete transparency and accountability in how we manage our financial resources. As a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children, we understand the importance of responsible stewardship of donor funds and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
This page provides detailed information about our financial practices, governance structure, and how your contributions are used to advance our mission of ending online child abuse.
Polycreek is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States.
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 87-1801969
Registered Address: 1905 Sherman Street, Ste 200, Denver, CO 80203, United States
All donations to Polycreek are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. We provide donation receipts for all contributions, which can be used for tax purposes.
Every dollar donated to Polycreek is used to advance our mission of protecting children from online exploitation. Our funds are allocated across the following core areas:
Technology Development (65%): Building and improving our AI-powered detection systems, machine learning models, and content filtering technology.
Operations & Infrastructure (20%): Maintaining secure servers, cloud infrastructure, and essential operational costs to keep our services running 24/7.
Advocacy & Education (10%): Creating educational resources, raising awareness about online child safety, and supporting policy initiatives.
Administrative Costs (5%): Minimal overhead including legal compliance, financial audits, and organizational governance.
In our commitment to transparency, we make the following financial documents publicly available:
IRS Form 990: Our annual tax return filed with the Internal Revenue Service, detailing our revenue, expenses, and programmatic activities.
Annual Reports: Comprehensive reports outlining our accomplishments, financial summary, and impact metrics.
Audited Financial Statements: Independent audits conducted by certified public accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Board Meeting Minutes: Summaries of key decisions and strategic direction from our Board of Directors meetings.
To request any of these documents, please contact us at finance@polycreek.org or visit our transparency portal.
Polycreek is governed by an independent Board of Directors who provide oversight and strategic guidance. Our board consists of experts in technology, child protection, law enforcement, and non-profit management.
Board Responsibilities:
- Setting organizational strategy and mission alignment
- Reviewing and approving annual budgets
- Ensuring financial accountability and transparency
- Overseeing executive leadership
- Maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Our board members serve without compensation and are deeply committed to our mission of protecting children online.
We undergo annual independent financial audits conducted by external certified public accounting firms. These audits verify that:
- Our financial statements are accurate and complete
- Donor funds are used in accordance with our stated mission
- We maintain proper internal controls and financial management practices
- We comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing non-profit organizations
Our most recent audit confirmed that Polycreek maintains the highest standards of financial accountability and stewardship.
Polycreek maintains a strict Conflict of Interest Policy to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interest of our mission and the children we serve. All board members, officers, and key employees are required to:
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest annually
- Recuse themselves from decisions where conflicts exist
- Avoid using their position for personal gain
- Act in the best interest of the organization at all times
We respect the privacy of our donors and adhere to a Donor Bill of Rights. We commit to:
- Use donations only for the purposes described
- Provide accurate information about how funds are used
- Protect donor information and never sell or share donor lists
- Honor requests for anonymity
- Respond promptly to questions about our finances and programs
- Ensure that gift acceptance decisions are made in accordance with our mission
Polycreek maintains a Whistleblower Policy to encourage reporting of any suspected financial misconduct, fraud, or violations of our policies. Reports can be made anonymously and without fear of retaliation. We take all reports seriously and investigate them thoroughly.
To report concerns, please contact our independent ethics hotline at ethics@polycreek.org.
We welcome questions about our financial practices and are happy to provide additional information. Please contact us:
Email: finance@polycreek.org
Mailing Address: 1905 Sherman Street, Ste 200, Denver, CO 80203, United States
Thank you for your trust and support in our mission to protect children online.