About
We put education first
Polaris Education Foundation was founded in California in 2022 by six professionals who understood that the gap in student achievement is not one of intelligence, but of resources.
Our mission
To help young people — especially from low-income families — make their way from elementary school to high school, and arrive ready for college.
We combine tutoring, mentoring and enrichment with a culture of high standards: we raise expectations, broaden dreams, and give students a toolkit for what comes next.
What we do
Harmony of Hearts
A free annual exhibition of K–12 art from across the Inland Empire, now in its fourth year.
Programs by grade
Little Star, A+ Star and the Rising Star college-readiness program.
Polaris Youth Council
Students who lead our clubs, events and media.
What we ask our students to focus on
- Academics
- Integrity
- Impact
- Innovation
- Community
The facts
- Founded
- 2022
- California
- Status
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Donations are tax-deductible
- EIN
- 87-4743589
- Based in
- Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Legal form
- California nonprofit public benefit corporation
- Governed by
- Board of Directors
- Under the Foundation’s bylaws
- Youth programs
- Youth Council, A+ Star, Rising Star
- For middle and high school students
Our partners
Harmony of Hearts is presented with these organizations.
Our students’ clubs and competitions also partner with Girls Who Code, the National Math Club and Project ECHO.
Get involved
Enter the exhibition, join a program, volunteer, or give.