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MDM Observatory Consortium Inc

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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c/o Dartmouth 7 Lebanon St No 302Hanover, NH 03755

mdm.kpno.noirlab.edu

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

72nd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

59th percentile

7.0%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

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

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,441,696Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,441,6962011Assets 2012: $2,340,204Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,340,2042012Assets 2013: $2,211,223Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $2,211,2232013Assets 2014: $2,116,229Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $2,116,2292014Assets 2015: $2,054,691Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,054,6912015Assets 2016: $1,953,428Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,953,4282016Assets 2017: $1,891,226Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,891,2262017Assets 2018: $1,733,967Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,733,9672018Assets 2019: $1,675,428Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,675,4282019Assets 2020: $1,572,903Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,572,9032020Assets 2021: $1,559,733Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,559,7332021Assets 2022: $1,512,968Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,512,9682022Assets 2023: $1,458,953Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,458,9532023Assets 2024: $1,586,136Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,586,1362024Assets 2025: $1,697,884Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,697,8842025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,697,884
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,697,884

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $509,6222011Expenses 2012: $585,7542012Revenue 2013: $457,166Expenses 2013: $586,147Net Income 2013: -$128,9812013Revenue 2014: $468,775Expenses 2014: $563,769Net Income 2014: -$94,9942014Revenue 2015: $468,632Expenses 2015: $530,170Net Income 2015: -$61,5382015Revenue 2016: $461,949Expenses 2016: $563,212Net Income 2016: -$101,2632016Revenue 2017: $466,645Expenses 2017: $528,847Net Income 2017: -$62,2022017Revenue 2018: $485,089Expenses 2018: $642,348Net Income 2018: -$157,2592018Revenue 2019: $503,037Expenses 2019: $561,577Net Income 2019: -$58,5402019Revenue 2020: $504,159Expenses 2020: $606,684Net Income 2020: -$102,5252020Revenue 2021: $505,738Expenses 2021: $518,908Net Income 2021: -$13,1702021Revenue 2022: $518,051Expenses 2022: $564,816Net Income 2022: -$46,7652022Revenue 2023: $607,336Expenses 2023: $661,352Net Income 2023: -$54,0162023Revenue 2024: $669,357Expenses 2024: $542,174Net Income 2024: $127,1832024Revenue 2025: $577,696Expenses 2025: $465,947Net Income 2025: $111,7492025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$577,696
Expenses$465,947
Net Income$111,749

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.70$0.00$1.70$0.58$0.47$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.00$1.59$0.67$0.54$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$0.61$0.66$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.00$1.51$0.52$0.56$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.00$1.56$0.51$0.52$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$0.50$0.61$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.00$1.68$0.50$0.56$0.06
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$0.49$0.64$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.00$1.89$0.47$0.53$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.00$1.95$0.46$0.56$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.00$2.05$0.47$0.53$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.00$2.12$0.47$0.56$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.21$0.00$2.21$0.46$0.59$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.34$0.00$2.34$0.59
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.44$0.00$2.44$0.51
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$577,696
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
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 Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$57,829$3,456,598$3,514,427
Buildings$14,234$1,029,029$1,043,263
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John ThorstensenPresident/Trustee
Jules HalpernSecretary/Trustee
Christopher MillerTrustee
Douglas CloweTrustee
Krzysztof StanekTrustee
Kate SouleTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
University of MichiganPersonnel ServicesWest Hall 1085 S University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107$137,063
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$504,840
Investment Income
$72,856
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$111,749
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$465,947
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
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
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders

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%).

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8B Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body

The organization did not form any committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by 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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request from the Treasurer of the Corporation.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MDM Observatory Consortium Inc
EIN
02-0513199
Phone
6036463011
Address
c/o Dartmouth 7 Lebanon St No 302, Hanover, NH 03755

Signing Officer

Name
Kate Soule
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-13

Organization Details

Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G Other Fees

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: ;

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances

ROUNDING - -1; Total - -1;

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1At 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.
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