Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 02-0513199 • 501(c)3 • Hanover, NH
Profile
MDM Observatory Consortium, Inc.'s mission is to provide opportunities for education and research in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics; to promote and advance the studies of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields; to own, lease, operate, acquire, purchase, dispose of, transfer, sell and otherwise deal with facilities appropriate to the foregoing purposes including without limitation, observatories, telescopes, and other items.
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Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
20th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
40th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
59th percentile
Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,697,884
Up $111,748 (+7.0%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Net Assets
Up$1,697,884
Up $111,748 (+7.0%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$577,696
Down $91,661 (-14%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$465,947
Down $76,227 (-14%) from 2024
Net Income
Down$111,749
Down $15,434 (-12%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
MDM Observatory Consortium Inc.'s mission is to provide opportunities for education and research in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics; to promote and advance the studies of astronomy, astrophysics, and related fields; to own, lease, operate, acquire, purchase, dispose of, transfer, sell and otherwise deal with facilities appropriate to the foregoing purposes including without limitation, observatories, telescopes, and other items.
To provide opportunities for education and research in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $1,486,763 | $1,620,821 | ▲ $134,058 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $94,373 | $72,063 | ▼ $22,310 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $5,000 | $5,000 | → $0 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | - | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | - | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | - | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | - | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | - | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $1,586,136 | $1,697,884 | ▲ $111,748 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | - | - |
| Grants Payable | $0 | - | - |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | - | - |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | - | - |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | - | - |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | - | - |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,586,136 | $1,697,884 | ▲ $111,748 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | - | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,586,136 | $1,697,884 | ▲ $111,748 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,586,136 | $1,697,884 | ▲ $111,748 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $57,829 | $3,456,598 | $3,514,427 |
| Buildings | $14,234 | $1,029,029 | $1,043,263 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Thorstensen | President/Trustee |
| Jules Halpern | Secretary/Trustee |
| Christopher Miller | Trustee |
| Douglas Clowe | Trustee |
| Krzysztof Stanek | Trustee |
| Kate Soule | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Personnel Services | West Hall 1085 S University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107 | $137,063 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $465,947 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $173,411 | - | - | $173,411 |
| Fees for Services Other | $171,142 | $0 | $0 | $171,142 |
| Office Expenses | $45,234 | - | - | $45,234 |
| Occupancy | $28,695 | - | - | $28,695 |
| Other Expenses | $23,757 | - | - | $23,757 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $22,310 | - | - | $22,310 |
| Travel | $1,398 | - | - | $1,398 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $465,947 | $0 | $0 | $465,947 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
“Membership of the Corporation is made up of the following: Dartmouth College (25%), The Ohio State University (25%), Columbia University (25%), University of Michigan (17%) and Ohio University (8%).”
“At the annual meeting, each member appoints one person as a trustee of the corporation. The trustee is a faculty member of the member University, appointed by a Provost, Dean or Vice President of the member University.”
“The organization did not form any committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”
“Form 990 is prepared by personnel in the Controller's Office of Dartmouth College, one of the Corporation's member institutions. Prior to the return being filed, a draft of the completed Form 990 is sent to the Treasurer of the Corporation. The Treasurer of the Corporation meets with the Controller's Office personnel to review the draft 990, the process by which it was prepared and to discuss items of significance, and resolve any questions. Prior to filing, the 990 is sent to the full board.”
“Potential conflicts of interest are discussed by officers and directors prior to engaging in transactions for significant purchases of equipment or services. In addition, a report of any family or business relationships is required of all officers and directors annually. The Treasurer of the Corporation reviews all reports.”
“Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request from the Treasurer of the Corporation.”
“Personnel Services - Total Expense: 137063, Program Service Expense: 137063, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Technical Support - Total Expense: 34079, Program Service Expense: 34079, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”
“ROUNDING - -1; Total - -1;”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Membership of the Corporation is made up of the following: Dartmouth College (25%), The Ohio State University (25%), Columbia University (25%), University of Michigan (17%) and Ohio University (8%). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | At the annual meeting, each member appoints one person as a trustee of the corporation. The trustee is a faculty member of the member University, appointed by a Provost, Dean or Vice President of the member University. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The organization did not form any committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Form 990 is prepared by personnel in the Controller's Office of Dartmouth College, one of the Corporation's member institutions. Prior to the return being filed, a draft of the completed Form 990 is sent to the Treasurer of the Corporation. The Treasurer of the Corporation meets with the Controller's Office personnel to review the draft 990, the process by which it was prepared and to discuss items of significance, and resolve any questions. Prior to filing, the 990 is sent to the full board. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Potential conflicts of interest are discussed by officers and directors prior to engaging in transactions for significant purchases of equipment or services. In addition, a report of any family or business relationships is required of all officers and directors annually. The Treasurer of the Corporation reviews all reports. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request from the Treasurer of the Corporation. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Personnel Services - Total Expense: 137063, Program Service Expense: 137063, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Technical Support - Total Expense: 34079, Program Service Expense: 34079, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | ROUNDING - -1; Total - -1; |
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