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Dudley Observatory of the City of Albany Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 14-1455417

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jan 27, 2020

Organization Profilewww.Dudleyobservatory.org

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515 Loudon Road Bacon Hall 212Loudonville, NY 12211

(518) 782-6885

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

69th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-0.2%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,768,274

Down $3,527 (-0.2%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$1,768,093

Down $2,586 (-0.1%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$181

Down $941 (-84%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$184,176

Up $17,262 (+10%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$161,223

Up $2,564 (+1.6%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$22,953

Up $14,698 (+178%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,701,498Liabilities 2011: $2,549Net Assets 2011: $1,698,9492011Assets 2012: $1,589,889Liabilities 2012: $2Net Assets 2012: $1,589,8872012Assets 2013: $1,627,339Liabilities 2013: $3,933Net Assets 2013: $1,623,4062013Assets 2014: $1,767,604Liabilities 2014: $1,100Net Assets 2014: $1,766,5042014Assets 2015: $1,706,910Liabilities 2015: $419Net Assets 2015: $1,706,4912015Assets 2016: $1,621,885Liabilities 2016: $25,439Net Assets 2016: $1,596,4462016Assets 2017: $1,698,951Liabilities 2017: $1,143Net Assets 2017: $1,697,8082017Assets 2018: $1,771,801Liabilities 2018: $1,122Net Assets 2018: $1,770,6792018Assets 2019: $1,768,274Liabilities 2019: $181Net Assets 2019: $1,768,0932019Assets 2020: $1,724,491Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,724,4912020Assets 2021: $2,053,236Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,053,2362021Assets 2022: $1,726,882Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,726,8822022Assets 2023: $1,807,543Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,807,5432023Assets 2024: $1,907,443Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,907,4432024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,768,274
Liabilities$181
Net Assets$1,768,093
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KExpenses 2011: $135,7592011Revenue 2012: $37,997Expenses 2012: $127,049Net Income 2012: -$89,0522012Revenue 2013: $94,925Expenses 2013: $135,910Net Income 2013: -$40,9852013Revenue 2014: $75,209Expenses 2014: $112,756Net Income 2014: -$37,5472014Revenue 2015: $207,656Expenses 2015: $111,083Net Income 2015: $96,5732015Revenue 2016: $67,638Expenses 2016: $167,860Net Income 2016: -$100,2222016Revenue 2017: $184,476Expenses 2017: $171,400Net Income 2017: $13,0762017Revenue 2018: $166,914Expenses 2018: $158,659Net Income 2018: $8,2552018Revenue 2019: $184,176Expenses 2019: $161,223Net Income 2019: $22,9532019Revenue 2020: $142,017Expenses 2020: $146,174Net Income 2020: -$4,1572020Revenue 2021: $60,327Expenses 2021: $66,292Net Income 2021: -$5,9652021Revenue 2022: $45,538Expenses 2022: $75,346Net Income 2022: -$29,8082022Revenue 2023: $46,005Expenses 2023: $93,440Net Income 2023: -$47,4352023Revenue 2024: $67,009Expenses 2024: $101,529Net Income 2024: -$34,5202024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$184,176
Expenses$161,223
Net Income$22,953
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jan 27, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$238,874
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Dudley Observatory provides education and outreach programs that expose as many people as possible to science, and particularly astronomy, in an appealing way. Our long standing commitments to the history of astronomy serve as the platforms from which to launch vibrant and expanding educational programs.

See Part III line 1

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,651,624$1,671,586▲ $19,962
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,974$39,871▲ $17,897
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$51,422$32,217▼ $19,205
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$43,355$21,174▼ $22,181
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,426$3,426→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,771,801$1,768,274▼ $3,527
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,122$181▼ $941
Total Liabilities$1,122$181▼ $941
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,770,679$1,768,093▼ $2,586
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,770,679$1,768,093▼ $2,586
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,771,801$1,768,274▼ $3,527

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,174$3,375$24,549
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Heidi NewbergPresident
Francis WilkinVice President
Douglas KleinDirector
Gregory NowellDirector
John CummingsDirector
John MoustakasDirector
John ShermanDirector
Kevin KnuthDirector
Joan WagnerSecretary
Paul SchochTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$55,344
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$128,832
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$55,344
Change in Net Assets
$22,953
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$161,223
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
Fees for Services Management$18,327$18,327-$36,654
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$14,400-$14,400
Insurance$4,069$1,017-$5,086
Advertising$3,193--$3,193
Depreciation Depletion$2,577--$2,577
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,729-$1,729
Other Expenses$1,290--$1,290
All Other Expenses$1,162--$1,162
Office Expenses$182$10-$192
Total Functional Expenses$125,740$35,483$0$161,223
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company

“Dudley Observatory has an agreement with The Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSci) whereby MiSci provides Dudley with management and administration services including, but not limited to business development, human resources, bookkeeping, marketing, advertising, fundraising and grant writing and support for the Dudley Board of Directors. MiSci also provides Dudley with office and storage space and the use of a full time astronomer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A certified public accounting firm prepares a draft of Form 990 and related supporting schedules from our internal records. We designate an individual with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee these services and we make all management decisions and perform all management functions. The Board of Directors reviews Form 990 before filing and has approved and accepted responsibility for Form 990 and the related schedules and believe they are adequately supported by the books and records of Dudley Observatory.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“There is a conflict of interest policy which board members sign each year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Agency makes the related documents available if requested by the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dudley Observatory of
EIN
14-1455417
Phone
5187826885
Address
515 Loudon Road Bacon Hall 212, Loudonville, NY 12211

Signing Officer

Name
Heidi Newberg
Title
President
Signed
2020-01-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1852
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Steven J Lubbe CPA PLLC
Address
930 Albany Shaker Road Suite 104, Latham, NY 12110
Preparer
Steven J Lubbe
Phone
5184549355
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 1A: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, O

“The collections, which were acquired through purchases and contributions since the Observatory's inception, are not recognized as assets in the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected in the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in net assets. The Observatory's collections are made up of books and artifacts of historical and scientific significance, that are held for educational, research and scientific purposes. Each of the items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The collections, which were acquired through purchases and contributions since the Observatory's inception, are not recognized as assets in the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Contributed collection items are not reflected in the financial statements. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are reflected as increases in net assets. The Observatory's collections are made up of books and artifacts of historical and scientific significance, that are held for educational, research and scientific purposes. Each of the items is cataloged, preserved, and cared for, and activities verifying their existence and assessing their condition are performed continuously.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Dudley Observatory has an agreement with The Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSci) whereby MiSci provides Dudley with management and administration services including, but not limited to business development, human resources, bookkeeping, marketing, advertising, fundraising and grant writing and support for the Dudley Board of Directors. MiSci also provides Dudley with office and storage space and the use of a full time astronomer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A certified public accounting firm prepares a draft of Form 990 and related supporting schedules from our internal records. We designate an individual with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee these services and we make all management decisions and perform all management functions. The Board of Directors reviews Form 990 before filing and has approved and accepted responsibility for Form 990 and the related schedules and believe they are adequately supported by the books and records of Dudley Observatory.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2There is a conflict of interest policy which board members sign each year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Agency makes the related documents available if requested by the public.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,768,274
Liabilities
$181
Net assets
$1,768,093
Revenue
$184,176
Expenses
$161,223
Net income
$22,953
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.91$0.00$1.91$0.07$0.10$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.00$1.81$0.05$0.09$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$0.05$0.08$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.00$2.05$0.06$0.07$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.00$1.72$0.14$0.15$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.77$0.18$0.16$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.77$0.17$0.16$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.00$1.70$0.18$0.17$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.03$1.60$0.07$0.17$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.00$1.71$0.21$0.11$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.77$0.08$0.11$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.63$0.00$1.62$0.09$0.14$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.59$0.00$1.59$0.04$0.13$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.70$0.00$1.70$0.14