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Ccat Observatory Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-4104640

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Jan 14, 2025

122 Sciences Dr Room 508Ithaca, NY 14853

(607) 227-0224

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.02x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

5.95x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-791%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

9th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-0.8%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$32,585,639

Down $276,823 (-0.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$32,044,282

Down $720,020 (-2.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$541,357

Up $443,197 (+452%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$91,034

Down $8,108,213 (-99%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$811,054

Up $303,040 (+60%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$720,020

Down $8,411,253 (-109%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2012: $18,927Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $568,917Liabilities 2013: $296,500Net Assets 2013: $272,4172013Assets 2014: $1,511,282Liabilities 2014: $443,247Net Assets 2014: $1,068,0352014Assets 2015: $888,068Liabilities 2015: $46,031Net Assets 2015: $842,0372015Assets 2016: $750,762Liabilities 2016: $272,103Net Assets 2016: $478,6592016Assets 2017: $758,866Liabilities 2017: $178,317Net Assets 2017: $580,5492017Assets 2018: $4,693,014Liabilities 2018: $70,475Net Assets 2018: $4,622,5392018Assets 2019: $8,656,481Liabilities 2019: $7,285Net Assets 2019: $8,649,1962019Assets 2020: $12,496,787Liabilities 2020: $2,317Net Assets 2020: $12,494,4702020Assets 2021: $17,804,312Liabilities 2021: $4,404Net Assets 2021: $17,799,9082021Assets 2022: $25,389,189Liabilities 2022: $316,120Net Assets 2022: $25,073,0692022Assets 2023: $32,862,462Liabilities 2023: $98,160Net Assets 2023: $32,764,3022023Assets 2024: $32,585,639Liabilities 2024: $541,357Net Assets 2024: $32,044,2822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$32,585,639
Liabilities$541,357
Net Assets$32,044,282

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2012: $66,190Expenses 2012: $47,263Net Income 2012: $18,9272012Revenue 2013: $527,505Expenses 2013: $274,015Net Income 2013: $253,4902013Revenue 2014: $1,897,425Expenses 2014: $1,101,807Net Income 2014: $795,6182014Revenue 2015: $1,009,200Expenses 2015: $1,235,198Net Income 2015: -$225,9982015Revenue 2016: $470,800Expenses 2016: $834,178Net Income 2016: -$363,3782016Revenue 2017: $535,392Expenses 2017: $433,502Net Income 2017: $101,8902017Revenue 2018: $4,279,918Expenses 2018: $237,928Net Income 2018: $4,041,9902018Revenue 2019: $4,372,461Expenses 2019: $345,804Net Income 2019: $4,026,6572019Revenue 2020: $4,344,321Expenses 2020: $499,047Net Income 2020: $3,845,2742020Revenue 2021: $5,728,211Expenses 2021: $422,773Net Income 2021: $5,305,4382021Revenue 2022: $7,768,720Expenses 2022: $495,559Net Income 2022: $7,273,1612022Revenue 2023: $8,199,247Expenses 2023: $508,014Net Income 2023: $7,691,2332023Revenue 2024: $91,034Expenses 2024: $811,054Net Income 2024: -$720,0202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$91,034
Expenses$811,054
Net Income-$720,020
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jan 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$91,034
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide an unprecedented capability for deep, large area multicolor submillimeter surveys through construction and operation of a state-of-the-art astronomical telescope in the andes mountains.

A venture by a group of universities to construct, own and operate an astronomical telescope in the andes mountains. The observatory will enable studies of the early universe, the evolution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies, and the formation of stars in the milky way.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,840,279$23,398,136▲ $3,557,857
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$8,979,213$5,881,336▼ $3,097,877
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,503,135$2,913,211▼ $589,924
Accounts Receivable$527,347$320,049▼ $207,298
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,488$72,907▲ $60,419
Total Assets$32,862,462$32,585,639▼ $276,823
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$98,160$541,357▲ $443,197
Total Liabilities$98,160$541,357▲ $443,197
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,764,302$32,044,282▼ $720,020
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,764,302$32,044,282▼ $720,020
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$32,862,462$32,585,639▼ $276,823

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$23,393,235$8,634$23,401,869
Equipment$4,901$2,272$7,173
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Martha HaynesChair
Frank BertoldiVice Chair
Dominik RiechersDirector
Donald CampbellDirector
Michel FichDirector
Nigel LockyerDirector
Norman W MurrayDirector
Peter WittichDirector (part Year)
James BlairProject Manager
Jill a TarbellSecretary
Michelle BenedictTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$41,294
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$49,740
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$41,294
Change in Net Assets
$-720,020

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$91,034
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-183,841
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$-92,807
Total Revenue per Form 990
$91,034
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$577,561
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$233,493
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$233,493--$233,493
Travel$99,260--$99,260
Occupancy$60,884--$60,884
Insurance-$50,637-$50,637
Fees for Services Other$35,620--$35,620
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,252-$24,252
Information Technology$17,568--$17,568
Advertising$14,075--$14,075
Other Expenses$8,373$183,841-$8,373
Depreciation Depletion$8,342--$8,342
Fees for Services Legal-$8,237-$8,237
Office Expenses$1,816$531-$2,347
All Other Expenses$1,022$165-$1,187
Total Functional Expenses$543,391$267,663$0$811,054

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$811,054
Expenses per Audited Statements$627,213
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$627,213
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$183,841
Other Expense Adjustments$183,841
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
1
Spending
$4,097,415

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South America - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador,Program ServicesManagement Fees and Other Expenses for Development of an Astronomical Telescope in the Andes Mountains to Include Contracts for Design, Construction, and Concession Fees.01$3,258,447
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, BelgiumProgram ServicesTelescope Design, Fabrication, and Construction Services00$830,520
CanadaProgram ServicesTravel and Collaboration00$8,448
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Section A, Line 6

The organization's members consist of cornell university, canadian atacama telescope consortium and university of cologne in germany (acting on behalf of itself and on behalf of and as agent for the german consortium). The members have authority to appoint members of the board of directors based upon capital funding percentages.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Each member that commits a contribution between 10% and 20% of the capital funding for ccat-prime is eligible to designate one director; each member that commits between 20% and 30% of the capital funding is eligible to designate two directors; each members that commits 30% or more of the capital funding is eligible to designate three directors.

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

Copies of form 990 are distributed to and reviewed by the business manager and treasurer prior to filing. A copy of the approved return is distributed to the board of directors for their information."

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

The board of directors and officers each receive a copy of the organization's written conflict of interest policy upon their appointment and must return the required acknowledgment to the corporate secretary within three days of appointment. These individuals must recertify annually at the spring board of directors meeting. In addition, the project director, project manager/business manager, and project engineer at cornell university work with the cornell university office of research integrity and assurance to ensure that they comply with cornell university's conflict of interest policies.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ccat Observatory Inc
EIN
45-4104640
Phone
6072270224
Address
122 SCIENCES DR ROOM 508, ITHACA, NY 14853

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle M Benedict
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6072270224
Signed
2025-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle M Benedict
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Insero & Co Cpas Llp
Address
20 THORNWOOD DRIVE, ITHACA, NY 14850
Preparer
Sean Way
Phone
6072724444
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

The organization uses the income tax basis as its principal accounting method for financial statement purposes.

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 2C

The process for audit oversight and accountant selection has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Foreign currency translation

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Foreign currency translation

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IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0222268
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt08199247
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-720020
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02913211
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IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt092289
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0348837
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt04082969
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 135,922. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 222,268.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt08106033
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05592289
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04348837
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt09174
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt058914
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt049740
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt09174
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt058914
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IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00030
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0135922
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0358190
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.83000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.81970
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt023726
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03242084
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0376033
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt092289
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0348837
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt04082969
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt041294
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt07967805
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt08106033
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05592289
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04348837
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt091034
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt08199247
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt08106033
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05728211
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04348837
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt026473362
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt02272
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt07173
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IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt0183841
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0627213
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt0183841
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt08634
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt091034
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0811054
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt091034
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0-92807
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0627213
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt20
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt20
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt1830520
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt28448
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2CANADA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE IN THE ANDES MOUNTAINS TO INCLUDE CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND CONCESSION FEES.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1TELESCOPE DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2TRAVEL AND COLLABORATION
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt2PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt04097415
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TOTAL EXPENDITURES IN SOUTH AMERICA = $3,258,447 TOTAL EXPENDITURES IN EUROPE = $830,520 TOTAL EXPENDITURES IN CANADA = $8,448 EXPENDITURES ARE CALCULATED USING THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3:
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt04097415
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY, CANADIAN ATACAMA TELESCOPE CONSORTIUM AND UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE IN GERMANY (ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF AND AS AGENT FOR THE GERMAN CONSORTIUM). THE MEMBERS HAVE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED UPON CAPITAL FUNDING PERCENTAGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH MEMBER THAT COMMITS A CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN 10% AND 20% OF THE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR CCAT-PRIME IS ELIGIBLE TO DESIGNATE ONE DIRECTOR; EACH MEMBER THAT COMMITS BETWEEN 20% AND 30% OF THE CAPITAL FUNDING IS ELIGIBLE TO DESIGNATE TWO DIRECTORS; EACH MEMBERS THAT COMMITS 30% OR MORE OF THE CAPITAL FUNDING IS ELIGIBLE TO DESIGNATE THREE DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE DISTRIBUTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE BUSINESS MANAGER AND TREASURER PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE APPROVED RETURN IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR INFORMATION."
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS EACH RECEIVE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON THEIR APPOINTMENT AND MUST RETURN THE REQUIRED ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO THE CORPORATE SECRETARY WITHIN THREE DAYS OF APPOINTMENT. THESE INDIVIDUALS MUST RECERTIFY ANNUALLY AT THE SPRING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. IN ADDITION, THE PROJECT DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS MANAGER, AND PROJECT ENGINEER AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY WORK WITH THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND ASSURANCE TO ENSURE THAT THEY COMPLY WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION USES THE INCOME TAX BASIS AS ITS PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE PROCESS FOR AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTANT SELECTION HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C

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