Civic Intelligence

East Asian Observatory

EIN 47-1952212 • 501(c)3 • Hilo, HI

Profile

The east asian observatory (eao) mission is to construct, own, operate,maintain and improve astronomical facilities for the east asian regions, and to engage in all other actions that are necessary conducive and convenient to the attainment of the foregoing purposes.

660 N Aohoku PlaceHilo, HI 96720

www.eaobservatory.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

9th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-0.9%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Down

$6,187,161

Down $1,482,492 (-19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$831,774

Down $529,772 (-39%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$5,355,387

Down $952,720 (-15%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,014,426

Down $26,498 (-0.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,967,146

Down $23,914 (-0.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$952,720

Down $2,584 (-0.3%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2014: $1Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $1,514,162Liabilities 2015: $2,219,794Net Assets 2015: -$705,6322015Assets 2016: $14,933,148Liabilities 2016: $1,786,050Net Assets 2016: $13,147,0982016Assets 2017: $13,481,413Liabilities 2017: $1,242,553Net Assets 2017: $12,238,8602017Assets 2018: $12,827,191Liabilities 2018: $1,632,837Net Assets 2018: $11,194,3542018Assets 2019: $11,398,900Liabilities 2019: $1,443,149Net Assets 2019: $9,955,7512019Assets 2020: $11,055,829Liabilities 2020: $2,450,068Net Assets 2020: $8,605,7612020Assets 2021: $9,717,186Liabilities 2021: $1,832,225Net Assets 2021: $7,884,9612021Assets 2022: $8,947,701Liabilities 2022: $1,689,458Net Assets 2022: $7,258,2432022Assets 2023: $7,669,653Liabilities 2023: $1,361,546Net Assets 2023: $6,308,1072023Assets 2024: $6,187,161Liabilities 2024: $831,774Net Assets 2024: $5,355,3872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,187,161
Liabilities$831,774
Net Assets$5,355,387
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $0Net Income 2014: $02014Revenue 2015: $2,853,918Expenses 2015: $3,559,550Net Income 2015: -$705,6322015Revenue 2016: $19,260,305Expenses 2016: $5,407,575Net Income 2016: $13,852,7302016Revenue 2017: $4,688,450Expenses 2017: $5,596,688Net Income 2017: -$908,2382017Revenue 2018: $4,860,222Expenses 2018: $5,904,728Net Income 2018: -$1,044,5062018Revenue 2019: $4,504,961Expenses 2019: $5,743,564Net Income 2019: -$1,238,6032019Revenue 2020: $4,066,648Expenses 2020: $5,416,638Net Income 2020: -$1,349,9902020Revenue 2021: $4,392,710Expenses 2021: $5,113,510Net Income 2021: -$720,8002021Revenue 2022: $3,475,532Expenses 2022: $4,102,250Net Income 2022: -$626,7182022Revenue 2023: $3,040,924Expenses 2023: $3,991,060Net Income 2023: -$950,1362023Revenue 2024: $3,014,426Expenses 2024: $3,967,146Net Income 2024: -$952,7202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,014,426
Expenses$3,967,146
Net Income-$952,720
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
$6,187,161
Liabilities
$831,774
Net assets
$5,355,387
Revenue
$3,014,426
Expenses
$3,967,146
Net income
-$952,720
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.19$0.83$5.36$3.01$3.97$0.95
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.67$1.36$6.31$3.04$3.99$0.95
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.95$1.69$7.26$3.48$4.10$0.63
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.72$1.83$7.88$4.39$5.11$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.1$2.45$8.61$4.07$5.42$1.35
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.4$1.44$9.96$4.50$5.74$1.24
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$1.63$11.2$4.86$5.90$1.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.5$1.24$12.2$4.69$5.60$0.91
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$1.79$13.1$19.3$5.41$13.9
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$2.22$0.71$2.85$3.56$0.71
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,014,426
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The east asian observatory (eao) mission is to construct, own, operate,maintain and improve astronomical facilities for the east asian regions, and to engage in all other actions that are necessary conducive and convenient to the attainment of the foregoing purposes.

The east asian observatory (eao) mission is to construct, own, operate maintain and improve astronomical facilities for the east asian regions, and to engage in all other actions that are necessary conducive and convenient to the attainment of the foregoing purposes.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$6,308,107$5,355,387▼ $952,720
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,362,284$5,328,536▼ $1,033,748
Accounts Receivable$592,498$400,298▼ $192,200
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$462,514$204,486▼ $258,028
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$7,669,653$6,187,161▼ $1,482,492
Other Assets Total$252,357$253,841▲ $1,484
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,242,758$662,378▼ $580,380
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$61,280$121,986▲ $60,706
Other Liabilities$57,508$47,410▼ $10,098
Total Liabilities$1,361,546$831,774▼ $529,772
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,308,107$5,355,387▼ $952,720
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,669,653$6,187,161▼ $1,482,492

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,328,536$9,545,132$14,873,668
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel BintleyEao/jcmt Deputy DirectorFT$119,780$119,780

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kentaro MotoharaChair
Ue-li PenVice President/director
Wiphu RujopakarnVice President/director
Gongbo ZhaoDirector
Young-deuk ParkDirector
Paul T P HoDirector General, Presiden
Junichi NoumaruSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,014,426
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$384,573
Change in Net Assets
$-952,720
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,336,513
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,355,633
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$275,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$1,033,934--$1,033,934
Other Salaries and Wages$919,237$82,314-$1,001,551
Occupancy$330,614$115,473-$446,087
Fees for Services Management$262,947$35,097-$298,044
Fees for Services Other$196,540$45,617-$242,157
Foreign Grants$210,000--$210,000
Other Employee Benefits$172,833$12,673-$185,506
Payroll Taxes$77,857$7,565-$85,422
Pension Plan Contributions$76,941$6,213-$83,154
Travel$80,110--$80,110
Grants to Domestic Individuals$65,000--$65,000
Office Expenses$52,011$11,830-$63,841
Information Technology$8,712$10,353-$19,065
Fees for Services Legal$13,585$3,099-$16,684
Other Expenses$13,763$2,555-$16,318
Total Functional Expenses$3,634,357$332,789$0$3,967,146
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liability$47,410
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“The director general (dr. Paul ho) is an employee of academia sinica institute of astronomy and astrophysics (asiaa).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Eao has a finance and personnel subcommittee that are advisory only with no authority to act on behalf of the organization.”

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

“Form 990 was completed by the office staff with the organization's accountants. The completed form was reviewed by the director general and secretary of the east asian observatory before being circulated by email to the governing board members. Each member reviews and approve the tax return by email.”

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

“Officers are asked to sign a conflict of interest statement and each director is monitored by their organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 is uploaded onto guidestar website.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, whistleblower, and conflict of interest policy are available on the eao website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
East Asian Observatory
EIN
47-1952212
Phone
8089613756
Address
660 N AOHOKU PLACE, HILO, HI 96720

Signing Officer

Name
Geoff Bower
Title
President
Phone
8089613756
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Geoff Bower
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Hi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
26
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Taketa Iwata Hara & Associates LLC
Address
101 AUPUNI STREET SUITE 139, HILO, HI 96720
Preparer
Nathan Colgrove
Phone
8089355404
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 424 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt061280
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0121986
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0592498
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0400298
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0THE EAST ASIAN OBSERVATORY (EAO) MISSION IS TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, OPERATE MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE ASTRONOMICAL FACILITIES FOR THE EAST ASIAN REGIONS, AND TO ENGAGE IN ALL OTHER ACTIONS THAT ARE NECESSARY CONDUCIVE AND CONVENIENT TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0384573
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0VELVET GONSALVES-NASES
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum08089613756
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0660 N AOHOKU PLACE
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0HILO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0HI
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd096720
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0462514
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0204486
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt03014426
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0275000
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt02336513
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-952720
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01355633
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt03967146
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt03014426
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt01242758
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt0662378
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01033934
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt01033934
IRS990/Desc0OPERATION OF THE JAMES CLERK MAXWELL TELESCOPE (JCMT) FOR SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR. JCMT, WITH A DIAMETER OF 15 METERS, IS THE LARGEST ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE IN THE WORLD DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO OPERATE IN THE SUBMILLIMETER WAVELENGTH REGION OF THE SPECTRUM. THE JCMT IS USED TO STUDY OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, INTERSTELLAR AND CIRCUMSTELLAR DUST AND GAS, AND DISTANT GALAXIES. OBSERVING TIME EACH YEAR IS DIVIDED UP AMONG THE FOUNDING INSTITUTIONS, AND THE BROADER OBSERVING COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS THROUGH SPECIFIC SCIENTIFIC PARTNERSHIPS. TYPICALLY ABOUT 600 SCIENTISTS ALL OVER THE WORLD MAKE USE OF THE JCMT EVERY YEAR, AND THEY PUBLISH ON THE ORDER OF 200 PAPERS EVERY YEAR IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS. JCMT ALSO CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE A SUITE OF ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS FOR RESEARCH ON THE TELESCOPE.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd00
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt026
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt03634357
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd01
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03099
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013585
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt016684
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt035097
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0262947
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt0298044
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt045617
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0196540
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0242157
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0210000
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt0210000
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd01
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0PAUL T P HO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1UE-LI PEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2GONGBO ZHAO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3WIPHU RUJOPAKARN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4YOUNG-DEUK PARK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5JUNICHI NOUMARU
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6KENTARO MOTOHARA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7DANIEL BINTLEY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt7119780
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0DIRECTOR GENERAL, PRESIDEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6CHAIR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7EAO/JCMT DEPUTY DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02014
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedInd00
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt05
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt02629853
IRS990/GrantAmt0275000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt065000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt065000
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd01
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt03014426
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt05
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010353
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08712
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt019065
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt07
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt09545132
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt06362284
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt05328536
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt014873668
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0HI
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THE EAST ASIAN OBSERVATORY (EAO) MISSION IS TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, OPERATE,MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE ASTRONOMICAL FACILITIES FOR THE EAST ASIAN REGIONS, AND TO ENGAGE IN ALL OTHER ACTIONS THAT ARE NECESSARY CONDUCIVE AND CONVENIENT TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd01
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt06308107
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt05355387
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0115473
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0330614
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0446087
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011830
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt052011
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt063841
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt0252357
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0253841
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012673
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0172833
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0185506
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1OTHER EXPENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02555
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0120273
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt113763
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0120273
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt116318
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt057508
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt047410
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt082314
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0919237
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01001551
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07565
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt077857
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt085422
IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06213
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt076941
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt083154
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0GEOFF BOWER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT HORIZON TELESCOPE PROJECT FROM THE VERY LONG BASELINE INTERFEROMETRY GROUPS AT JCMT. THIS PROJECT PARTICIPATES ANNUALLY IN A GLOBAL EXPERIMENT INVOLVING MANY OTHER TELESCOPES TO IMAGE THE SHADOW OF THE SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES IN THE CENTERS OF GALAXIES.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ASTRONOMERS AND STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AT THE JCMT, TO CALIBRATE THEIR DATA FROM THE TELESCOPE, AND TO PRODUCE SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS. JCMT STAFF ALSO HOSTED AND PARTICIPATED IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES. THE JCMT ALSO HAS A PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE, AND OF ASTRONOMY IN PARTICULAR, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HAWAII.
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt03040924
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0231877
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02408520
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-950136
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01350663
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt03991060
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt03040924
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-952720
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt03014426
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/BOYAmt06308107
IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt05355387
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03014426
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03040924
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03475532
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04392710
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04066648
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt017990240
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt017990240
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03014426
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt03040924
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03475532
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04392710
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04066648
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt017990240
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt017990240
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt05328536
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt09545132
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt014873668
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt047410
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL LIABILITY
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt05328536
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt047410
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/CashGrantAmt090000
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/CashGrantAmt1120000
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE TRANSFERS
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1WIRE TRANSFERS
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt12
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt0JAPAN
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt1CHINA
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt0FELLOWSHIP
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt1FELLOWSHIP
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EAST ASIAN OBSERVATORY (EAO) WORKS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF EAST ASIAN CORE OBSERVATORIES ASSOCIATION (EACOA) WHICH OPERATES FOUR CORE OBSERVATORIES IN EAST ASIA. THESE OBSERVATORIES PROVIDE FUNDING TO EAO, AND A PORTION OF THE FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS TO POSTDOCTURAL STUDENTS IN EAST ASIA AND THE UNITED STATES. THE USE OF THE FELLOWSHIP FUNDS IS OVERSEEN BY EACOA.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt065000
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0FELLOWSHIPS
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt02
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EAST ASIAN OBSERVATORY (EAO) WORKS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF EAST ASIAN CORE OBSERVATORIES ASSOCIATION (EACOA) WHICH OPERATES FOUR CORE OBSERVATORIES IN EAST ASIA. THESE OBSERVATORIES PROVIDE FUNDING TO EAO, AND A PORTION OF THE FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS TO POSTDOCTURAL STUDENTS IN EAST ASIA AND THE UNITED STATES. THE USE OF THE FELLOWSHIP FUNDS IS OVERSEEN BY EACOA.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (DR. PAUL HO) IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ACADEMIA SINICA INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS (ASIAA).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EAO HAS A FINANCE AND PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE THAT ARE ADVISORY ONLY WITH NO AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 WAS COMPLETED BY THE OFFICE STAFF WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTANTS. THE COMPLETED FORM WAS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF THE EAST ASIAN OBSERVATORY BEFORE BEING CIRCULATED BY EMAIL TO THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER REVIEWS AND APPROVE THE TAX RETURN BY EMAIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND EACH DIRECTOR IS MONITORED BY THEIR ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990 IS UPLOADED ONTO GUIDESTAR WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, WHISTLEBLOWER, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EAO WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
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 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt07669653
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt06187161
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt07669653
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt06187161
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt03014426
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt026
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0332789
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03634357
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03967146
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt01361546
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0831774
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01361546
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0831774
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt06308107
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt05355387
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt03634357
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt0119780
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03014426
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt00
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt07669653
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt06187161
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt080110
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt080110
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0660 N AOHOKU PLACE
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0HILO
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0HI
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd096720
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt05
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt05
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.EAOBSERVATORY.ORG
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd01
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0GEOFF BOWER
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0PRESIDENT
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum08089613756

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.