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Cincinnati Observatory Center

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 31-1665954

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jun 18, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.CINCINNATIOBSERVATORY.ORG

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3489 Observatory PlCincinnati, OH 45208

(513) 321-5186

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

13th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-0.8%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

5.7%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,324,455

Down $27,691 (-0.8%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$2,840,870

Down $1,367 (-0.0%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$483,585

Down $26,324 (-5.2%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Up

$587,725

Up $31,786 (+5.7%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$739,659

Up $104,438 (+16%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$151,934

Down $72,652 (-92%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth29th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,329,350Liabilities 2011: $143,094Net Assets 2011: $1,186,2562011Assets 2012: $1,293,943Liabilities 2012: $81,101Net Assets 2012: $1,212,8422012Assets 2013: $1,310,082Liabilities 2013: $58,841Net Assets 2013: $1,251,2412013Assets 2014: $1,450,970Liabilities 2014: $27,715Net Assets 2014: $1,423,2552014Assets 2016: $1,799,190Liabilities 2016: $46,438Net Assets 2016: $1,752,7522016Assets 2017: $1,826,257Liabilities 2017: $67,075Net Assets 2017: $1,759,1822017Assets 2018: $3,231,138Liabilities 2018: $515,711Net Assets 2018: $2,715,4272018Assets 2019: $3,352,146Liabilities 2019: $509,909Net Assets 2019: $2,842,2372019Assets 2020: $3,324,455Liabilities 2020: $483,585Net Assets 2020: $2,840,8702020Assets 2022: $1,296,671Liabilities 2022: $470,176Net Assets 2022: $826,4952022Assets 2024: $1,407,750Liabilities 2024: $450,662Net Assets 2024: $957,0882024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$3,324,455
Liabilities$483,585
Net Assets$2,840,870
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $361,0262011Expenses 2012: $347,0862012Revenue 2013: $357,756Expenses 2013: $319,357Net Income 2013: $38,3992013Revenue 2014: $478,037Expenses 2014: $306,023Net Income 2014: $172,0142014Revenue 2016: $427,879Expenses 2016: $518,538Net Income 2016: -$90,6592016Revenue 2017: $420,466Expenses 2017: $490,959Net Income 2017: -$70,4932017Revenue 2018: $1,471,071Expenses 2018: $569,435Net Income 2018: $901,6362018Revenue 2019: $555,939Expenses 2019: $635,221Net Income 2019: -$79,2822019Revenue 2020: $587,725Expenses 2020: $739,659Net Income 2020: -$151,9342020Revenue 2022: $630,228Expenses 2022: $804,343Net Income 2022: -$174,1152022Revenue 2024: $1,076,941Expenses 2024: $964,974Net Income 2024: $111,9672024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$587,725
Expenses$739,659
Net Income-$151,934
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 18, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,311,117
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The cincinnati observatory center shall maintain the integrity and heritage of a historic nineteenth-century observatory while promoting the study and practice of twenty-first century astronomy.

Historic preservation of cincinnati observatory and stem education in the field of astronomy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,793,380$1,733,750▼ $59,630
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$552,418$523,755▼ $28,663
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$130,377$181,427▲ $51,050
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$65,781$145,394▲ $79,613
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,200$20,182▲ $14,982
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,422$7,358▼ $2,064
Total Assets$3,352,146$3,324,455▼ $27,691
Other Assets Total$795,568$712,589▼ $82,979
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$451,991$440,290▼ $11,701
Deferred Revenue$44,837$32,490▼ $12,347
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,081$10,805▼ $2,276
Total Liabilities$509,909$483,585▼ $26,324
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,154,272$2,199,794▲ $45,522
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$687,965$641,076▼ $46,889
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,842,237$2,840,870▼ $1,367
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,352,146$3,324,455▼ $27,691

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$482,598$361,219$843,817
Equipment$18,363$17,696$36,059
Other Land Buildings$22,794$2,691$25,485
Other Assets Org$440,290--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$804,958-▲ $71,198$-33,000$843,156
2019$728,728-▲ $112,230$-36,000$804,958
2018$815,096-▼ $50,368$-36,000$728,728
2017$758,264-▲ $92,832$-36,000$815,096
2016$686,240-▲ $72,024-$758,264
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John B PinneyPresident
Wallace MurrayVice President
Alicia CulmanTrustee
Anna CouttsTrustee
Charlie SchiffTrustee
Chuck FairbanksTrustee
Dave BosseTrustee
Lauren WorleyTrustee
Linda NeenanTrustee
Marc PetulloTrustee
Mark Plano ClarkTrustee
Megan OkunTrustee
Stephanie ArvinTrustee
Tony KuhnsTrustee
Wes ErnstTrustee
Joseph M BayerSecretary
Joanne PedersonTreasurer & Foto Represent
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$432,861
Program Service Revenue
$81,031
Investment Income
$62,622
Other Revenue
$11,211
All Other Contributions
$364,717
Change in Net Assets
$-151,934

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$575,164
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$12,561
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$163,128
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$738,292
Total Revenue per Form 990
$587,725
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$427,257
Other Expenses$312,402
Total Fundraising Expense$91,788
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$236,368$64,590$58,692$359,650
Occupancy$97,042$11,416$5,708$114,166
Advertising$47,117-$8,307$55,424
Other Employee Benefits$19,572$6,235$5,383$31,190
Depreciation Depletion$25,967$3,054$1,527$30,548
Payroll Taxes$18,501$5,056$4,594$28,151
Information Technology$18,405$6,132-$24,537
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,376-$24,376
Fees for Services Legal-$11,369-$11,369
Office Expenses$6,754$1,922$976$9,652
Pension Plan Contributions$5,187$1,653$1,426$8,266
Insurance$4,380$3,315-$7,695
Other Expenses$3,431$1,174$3,696$4,870
All Other Expenses$1,084$1,084-$2,168
Travel$1,077$12$7$1,096
Total Functional Expenses$506,483$141,388$91,788$739,659

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$739,659
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$739,659
Total Expenses per Form 990$739,659
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,230
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,273
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability (in-kind)$440,290
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Section A, Line 3

“Responsibilities of the chief financial officer are fulfilled by a non-employee cpa (a part-time, independent contractor) reporting directly to the executive director and treasurer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“This return was prepared by the cpa firm and is by the executive director, president and treasurer prior to the filing. It will be provided to every member of the board of trustees as soon as practical after the filing is complete.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at each annual board meeting, at key committee meetings and when a new trustee joins the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation for employees is determined by reviewing comparability data and by interviews with trustees and employees ofotehr non-profits with similar budgets and missions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Our form 990 is available on guidestar,org, governing documents are avilable at the ohio secretary of state's website, and all these documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our form 990 is available on guidestar,org, governing documents are avilable at the ohio secretary of state's website, and all these documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cincinnati Observatory Center
EIN
31-1665954
Phone
5133215186
Address
3489 OBSERVATORY PL, CINCINNATI, OH 45208

Signing Officer

Name
Anna Coutts
Title
President
Phone
5133215186
Signed
2021-06-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anna Coutts
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
7
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Flynn & Company Inc
Address
7800 E KEMPER ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249-1614
Preparer
Nick a Veatch CPA
Phone
5135309200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The auditor is selected by the board of trustees with input and recommendation from the finance committee. The audit is overseen by the cfo and executive director. This process has not changed.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Long-term, on-going source of income to cover costs associated with general operating support.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The provisions of the asc standard, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, clarifies the accounting for the recognition and measurement of uncertainties in income taxes for all entities, including not-for-profit organizations. The organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the asc topic, accounting for contingencies, under which liabilities for uncertain tax positions are recognized in the financial statements when it becomes probable a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,324,455
Liabilities
$483,585
Net assets
$2,840,870
Revenue
$587,725
Expenses
$739,659
Net income
-$151,934
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.45$0.96$1.08$0.96$0.11
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.47$0.83$0.63$0.80$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.32$0.48$2.84$0.59$0.74$0.15
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.35$0.51$2.84$0.56$0.64$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.23$0.52$2.72$1.47$0.57$0.90
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.83$0.07$1.76$0.42$0.49$0.07
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.80$0.05$1.75$0.43$0.52$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.03$1.42$0.48$0.31$0.17
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.06$1.25$0.36$0.32$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.29$0.08$1.21$0.35
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.33$0.14$1.19$0.36
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