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Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy

EIN 23-7128629 • 501(c)3 • Marina, CA

Profile

1 Conducting astronomical research. 2 Encouraging the advancement of knowledge concerning astronomy by educating the general public.

200 Eighth StreetMarina, CA 93933-6002

mira.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

8.3%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,040,296

Up $386,965 (+8.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$26,533

Up $24,186 (+1031%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,013,763

Up $362,779 (+7.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$397,080

Down $33,823 (-7.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$461,456

Up $95,334 (+26%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$64,376

Down $129,157 (-199%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2020: $4,477,794Liabilities 2020: $6,492Net Assets 2020: $4,471,3022020Assets 2021: $4,714,732Liabilities 2021: $11,603Net Assets 2021: $4,703,1292021Assets 2022: $4,324,792Liabilities 2022: $9,645Net Assets 2022: $4,315,1472022Assets 2023: $4,653,331Liabilities 2023: $2,347Net Assets 2023: $4,650,9842023Assets 2024: $5,040,296Liabilities 2024: $26,533Net Assets 2024: $5,013,7632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,040,296
Liabilities$26,533
Net Assets$5,013,763
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $1,905,927Expenses 2020: $255,518Net Income 2020: $1,650,4092020Revenue 2021: $315,435Expenses 2021: $472,574Net Income 2021: -$157,1392021Revenue 2022: $224,132Expenses 2022: $586,844Net Income 2022: -$362,7122022Revenue 2023: $430,903Expenses 2023: $366,122Net Income 2023: $64,7812023Revenue 2024: $397,080Expenses 2024: $461,456Net Income 2024: -$64,3762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$397,080
Expenses$461,456
Net Income-$64,376
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$5,040,296
Liabilities
$26,533
Net assets
$5,013,763
Revenue
$397,080
Expenses
$461,456
Net income
-$64,376
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.04$0.03$5.01$0.40$0.46$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.65$0.00$4.65$0.43$0.37$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.32$0.01$4.32$0.22$0.59$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.71$0.01$4.70$0.32$0.47$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$0.01$4.47$1.91$0.26$1.65
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$401,098
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

1 Conducting astronomical research. 2 Encouraging the advancement of knowledge concerning astronomy by educating the general public.

1. Conducting astronomical research. 2. Providing public education in astronomy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,323,460$2,706,389▲ $382,929
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,282,924$2,282,924→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,215$29,520▼ $4,695
Accounts Receivable$8,720$17,445▲ $8,725
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,012$4,018▲ $6
Total Assets$4,653,331$5,040,296▲ $386,965
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,347$26,533▲ $24,186
Other Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$2,347$26,533▲ $24,186
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,590,171$4,952,950▲ $362,779
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$60,813$60,813→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,650,984$5,013,763▲ $362,779
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,653,331$5,040,296▲ $386,965

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,144,552$1,279,425$2,423,977
Equipment$623,330$604,478$1,227,808
Land$350,000-$350,000
Other Land Buildings$165,042$0$165,042
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gordon JonesChairman of the Board
Craig ChesterPresident
Gary LoveDirector
Phyllis ClevelandDirector
Richard StedmanDirector
Bruce WeaverObservatory Director
Dennis MarSecretary - Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$281,977
Program Service Revenue
$500
Investment Income
$55,273
Other Revenue
$59,330
All Other Contributions
$209,078
Change in Net Assets
$-64,376
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$330,180
Other Expenses$112,836
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$18,440
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$221,013$85,744-$306,757
Occupancy-$65,840-$65,840
Payroll Taxes$15,103$6,820-$21,923
Office Expenses-$20,648-$20,648
Grants to Domestic Individuals$18,440--$18,440
Information Technology$4,037$3,137-$7,174
Travel$1,174$4,117-$5,291
Insurance-$4,869-$4,869
Fees for Services Management-$2,140-$2,140
Other Employee Benefits-$1,500-$1,500
Other Expenses$14,646--$407
Total Functional Expenses$281,287$194,815$0$461,456
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Part VI Line 7A

“MIRA is a membership corporation. The members of the corporation have the sole right to elect members of the Board of Directors, which manages the corporation.”

Part VI Line 12C

“At an early Board meeting each year, all Board members are required to review the policy and report in writing either the presence (with details) or the absence of any conflicts of interest.”

Part VI Line 11B

“The 990 is completed and reviewed by the Administrator, President, and Treasurer”

Part VI Line 19

“MIRA makes all of its documents, policies, and financial statements available at its office on request”

Part VI Line 6

“MIRA is a membership corporation. The members of the corporation have the sole right to elect members of the Board of Directors, which manages the corporation.”

Part VI Line 11A

“Board members can receive a copy of the 990 on request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
EIN
23-7128629
Phone
8318831000
Address
200 Eighth Street, Marina, CA 93933-6002
Doing Business As
Mira

Signing Officer

Name
Craig Chester
Title
President
Phone
8313750188
Signed
2025-11-18

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Chester
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
6
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I Line 1

“1. Conducting astronomical research. 2. Providing public education in astronomy.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MIRA is a membership corporation. The members of the corporation have the sole right to elect members of the Board of Directors, which manages the corporation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1At an early Board meeting each year, all Board members are required to review the policy and report in writing either the presence (with details) or the absence of any conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990 is completed and reviewed by the Administrator, President, and Treasurer
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3MIRA makes all of its documents, policies, and financial statements available at its office on request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt41. Conducting astronomical research. 2. Providing public education in astronomy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5MIRA is a membership corporation. The members of the corporation have the sole right to elect members of the Board of Directors, which manages the corporation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Board members can receive a copy of the 990 on request.
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