Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

“A copy of form 990 is provided to the board and is reviewed by the executive officers of the organization who have been designated by the board to provide oversight authority over the form 990 prior to its filing.”

“All board members are required annually to disclose any conflicts of interest that may exist between themselves and the organization. Any conflicts noted are reported, discussed, and any action determined necessary is taken by the executive officers of the board.”

“Compensation for the executive director and key management positions are discussed during the budget development process each year. The compensation ranges for these positions are developed from comparability data available for the type of organization and the geographical area. This information is documented in the budget development process and discussed and agreed upon by the executive officers and the board of directors.”

“The procedure for other key employees is the same process as noted above.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, form 990, and financial statements are kept on file at the organization's offices and are available upon request to the public.”

“Pisgah astronomical research institute (pari) is established to promote the teaching of astronomy and provide an astronomical observatory and study site for education and research by colleges, universities, and elementary, middle, and high schools, and for the promotion of the sciences to support these activities. In addition, relationships are developed with universities, both locally and nationally, such as the university of north carolina - chapel hill, north carolina state university, university of north carolina - asheville, and others. In addition, the organization has implemented a variety of space camp options, which include astronomy, science, and robotics providing an array of learning experiences, from astronomy, physics, and astrobiology, with the same equipment used by nasa, to simulate space missions that teach leadership, teamwork, and stem principles. Other camp offerings include experience in robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, cryptography and secret messaging, computational thinking, and 3d design and printing.”