Civic Intelligence

Lsst Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 56-2390650

Oct 01, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018 • Filed on Aug 09, 2019

933 N Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719

(520) 318-8149

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$4,975,856

Down $39,612 (-0.8%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$2,291,015

Down $54,836 (-2.3%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$2,684,841

Up $15,224 (+0.6%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Up

$1,091,593

Up $269,696 (+33%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,146,429

Up $57,437 (+5.3%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$54,836

Up $212,259 (+79%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2010: $55,093,312Liabilities 2010: $219,750Net Assets 2010: $54,873,5622010Assets 2011: $59,833,226Liabilities 2011: $1,194,800Net Assets 2011: $58,638,4262011Assets 2012: $65,066,190Liabilities 2012: $2,573,666Net Assets 2012: $62,492,5242012Assets 2013: $63,748,586Liabilities 2013: $351,064Net Assets 2013: $63,397,5222013Assets 2014: $64,718,984Liabilities 2014: $469,770Net Assets 2014: $64,249,2142014Assets 2015: $2,575,748Liabilities 2015: $370,360Net Assets 2015: $2,205,3882015Assets 2016: $3,359,794Liabilities 2016: $746,848Net Assets 2016: $2,612,9462016Assets 2017: $5,015,468Liabilities 2017: $2,669,617Net Assets 2017: $2,345,8512017Assets 2018: $4,975,856Liabilities 2018: $2,684,841Net Assets 2018: $2,291,0152018Assets 2019: $5,461,096Liabilities 2019: $3,370,383Net Assets 2019: $2,090,7132019Assets 2020: $3,988,342Liabilities 2020: $2,029,072Net Assets 2020: $1,959,2702020Assets 2021: $4,073,108Liabilities 2021: $2,119,032Net Assets 2021: $1,954,0762021Assets 2022: $6,985,056Liabilities 2022: $5,227,357Net Assets 2022: $1,757,6992022Assets 2023: $7,443,525Liabilities 2023: $5,164,480Net Assets 2023: $2,279,0452023

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$4,975,856
Liabilities$2,684,841
Net Assets$2,291,015

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $80,8642010Revenue 2011: $3,896,745Expenses 2011: $131,881Net Income 2011: $3,764,8642011Revenue 2012: $3,928,080Expenses 2012: $73,982Net Income 2012: $3,854,0982012Expenses 2013: $22,0532013Revenue 2014: $886,361Expenses 2014: $34,669Net Income 2014: $851,6922014Revenue 2015: $874,029Expenses 2015: $518,610Net Income 2015: $355,4192015Revenue 2016: $1,497,379Expenses 2016: $1,089,821Net Income 2016: $407,5582016Revenue 2017: $821,897Expenses 2017: $1,088,992Net Income 2017: -$267,0952017Revenue 2018: $1,091,593Expenses 2018: $1,146,429Net Income 2018: -$54,8362018Revenue 2019: $1,114,739Expenses 2019: $1,325,041Net Income 2019: -$210,3022019Revenue 2020: $1,097,046Expenses 2020: $1,228,489Net Income 2020: -$131,4432020Revenue 2021: $1,051,601Expenses 2021: $1,056,795Net Income 2021: -$5,1942021Revenue 2022: $917,874Expenses 2022: $1,119,252Net Income 2022: -$201,3782022Revenue 2023: $2,964,702Expenses 2023: $2,443,356Net Income 2023: $521,3462023

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,091,593
Expenses$1,146,429
Net Income-$54,836
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018
Signed
Aug 9, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,091,593
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance understanding of the dynamic universe by enabling lsst, inc. Science through research and education.

To advance understanding of the dynamic universe by enabling lsst science through research and education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,865,468$4,861,273▼ $4,195
Pledges and Grants Receivable$150,000$114,583▼ $35,417
Total Assets$5,015,468$4,975,856▼ $39,612
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$2,299,301$2,573,022▲ $273,721
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$370,316$111,819▼ $258,497
Total Liabilities$2,669,617$2,684,841▲ $15,224
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,692,096$1,764,164▲ $72,068
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$653,755$526,851▼ $126,904
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,345,851$2,291,015▼ $54,836
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,015,468$4,975,856▼ $39,612
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Suzanne HawleyVice Chairman
Adam BoltonBoard Member
Buell JannuziBoard Member
Constance RockosiBoard Member
David MacfarlaneBoard Member
Ezequiel TreisterBoard Member
Henri FergusonBoard Member
Ian ShipseyBoard Member
Josh FriemanBoard Member
Michael StraussBoard Member
Patricia BurchatBoard Member
Vicky KalogeraBoard Member
Daniel CalabreseCorporate Secretary
Patricia EliasonExecutive Officer
Larry GladneyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,016,625
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$38,598
Other Revenue
$36,370
All Other Contributions
$127,137
Change in Net Assets
$-54,836

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,091,593
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,484
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,104,077
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,091,593
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$547,246
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$411,544
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$187,639
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$398,044--$398,044
Fees for Services Other-$277,067-$277,067
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$187,639-$187,639
Conferences and Meetings-$102,007-$102,007
Travel-$59,347-$59,347
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,500-$13,500
Foreign Grants$13,500--$13,500
Other Expenses$9,872$2,791-$12,663
Office Expenses-$5,794-$5,794
Insurance-$5,590-$5,590
Fees for Services Legal-$750-$750
Total Functional Expenses$426,741$719,688$0$1,146,429

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,158,913
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,146,429
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,146,429
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,484
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Fermi Research Alliance LLC N926940Batavia, IL501(c)(3)Enabling Science$38,938
Drexel University N926980Philadelphia, PA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$26,880
Las Cumbres Observatory N926990Goleta, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$25,000
Stanford University N926950Palo Alto, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$24,122
Aura - Gemini Observatory N927050Tucson, AZ501(c)(3)Enabling Science$23,150
Las Cumbres Observatory N927060Goleta, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$22,004
University of Illinois N802460Urbana, ILSection 115Enabling Science$15,000
Slac N927020Palo Alto, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$12,960
Carnegie Mellon University N927020Pittsburgh, PA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$12,880
Stanford University N802470Palo Alto, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$11,000
University of Arizona N732490Tucson, AZSection 115Enabling Science$10,000
Carnegie Mellon University N802470Pittsburgh, PA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$7,000
The University of Chicago Argonne LLC N802470Chicago, IL501(c)(3)Enabling Science$7,000
University of Delaware N926970Newark, DESection 115Enabling Science$5,610
Carnegie Mellon University N802470Pittsburgh, PA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$5,000
Stanford University N802470Palo Alto, CA501(c)(3)Enabling Science$5,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$13,500

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
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
EuropeGrants to Recipients Located in Region-00$8,500
South AmericaGrants to Recipients Located in Region-00$5,000
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 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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

Lsst, inc. Members are brookhaven national laboratory, california institute of technology, carnegie mellon university, columbia university, drexel university, fermi national accelerator laboratory, google, inc., institut de physique nucleaire et de physizue des particules (in2p3), john hopkins university, kentucky association for research with lsst (karl), las cumbres observatory global telescope network, inc., lawrence livermore national laboratory, los alamos national laboratory, association of universities in research in astronomy, inc. (aura) - national optical astronomy observatory (noao), northwestern university, pennsylvania state university, princeton university, purdue university, republic of chile, rutgers university, stanford university- kavli institute for particle astrophysics and cosmology, standford university linear accelerator center (slac), aura- space telescope science institute (stsci), texas a&m university, the university of arizona, the university of chicago, university of california at davis, university of illinois at urbana-champaign, university of oxford, university of pennsylvania, university of pittsburgh, university of portsmouth, institute of cosmology & gravitation, university of washington.

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

There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

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

The 990 is reviewed and approved by aura cas management, the board treasurer and executive director before submission. Once reviewed and approved, copies are provided to the board prior to filing.

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

The conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced by aura.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Aura's human reserouces department performs a comparability data analysis related to the director and officer compensation using various tools and external resources. The final compensation for the director and officer is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Aura hr department retains such documentation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.

FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, OFFICER COMPENSATION:

Lsst does not have any employees; however, lsst's executive director and board secretary are compensated for their services through association of universities for research in astronomy (aura). Aura is not a related entity to lsst. However, the executive director and board secretary's compensation, since known, has been listed on part vii.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lsst Inc
EIN
56-2390650
Phone
5203188149
Address
933 N CHERRY AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85719

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Calabrese
Title
Secretary
Phone
5203188149
Signed
2019-08-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patricia Eliason
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
5255 EAST WILLIAMS CIRCLE STE 5000, TUCSON, AZ 85711
Preparer
Herb Hoffman CPA
Phone
5207903500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contracted services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 41,610. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,610. Professional services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 235,457. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 235,457.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

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

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Lsst has been recognized by the internal revenue service as a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from federal income taxes. Under internal revenue code section 501(a), lsst follows the income tax standard for uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements.

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IRS990/GrantAmt0411544
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0398044
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0398044
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01091593
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt013
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IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05590
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt05590
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IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt038598
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt00
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IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0AZ
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt0739503
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd01
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd00
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE DYNAMIC UNIVERSE BY ENABLING LSST SCIENCE THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd01
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt02345851
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt02291015
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05794
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IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEIOUS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1SUPPLIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt065203
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt12791
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05325
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt19872
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt070528
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt112663
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0MISC INCOME
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt036370
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0150000
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0114583
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0PATRICIA ELIASON
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0785895
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0548118
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt012149
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0362777
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt023853
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-267095
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0178097
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01088992
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0821897
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-54836
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt036370
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt04865468
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt04861273
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1LSST IS A COLLABORATION OF A NUMBER OF NATIONAL LABS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING A LARGE SYNOPTIC SURVEY TELESCOPE. IN REVIEWING THE LIST OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AT 9/30/2018, THEY CONSIST OF NATIONAL LABS, PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE, AND OTHER RESEARCH AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. ALL DATA COLLECTED BY THE TELESCOPE WILL BE MADE PUBLIC. THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THE TELESCOPE, BUT THEIR STUDENTS, SCIENTISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE TELESCOPE THAT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT. BASED UPON THE IRS FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REPORTED ON LINE 1B. SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 1 WAS RESTATED FOR THE 2013, 2014, AND 2015 REPORTING YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 1 AND LINE 12:
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01016625
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0785895
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01486397
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0873000
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0875000
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt05036917
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt038598
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt012149
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02080
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01029
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0949
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt054805
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt069125
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt010412
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt010412
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.92920
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.93370
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt04741003
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0295914
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01016625
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0785895
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01486397
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0873000
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0875000
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt05036917
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05102134
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt012484
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt012484
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt012484
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01146429
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt012484
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01091593
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LSST HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A), LSST FOLLOWS THE INCOME TAX STANDARD FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01146429
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01091593
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01104077
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01158913
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt05000
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt18500
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SOUTH AMERICA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1EUROPE
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt05000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt18500
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0EFT
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1EFT
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN CHILE
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR DESC SCIENCE ROADMAP IMPLEMENTATION
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0SOUTH AMERICA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0BOOK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc1BOOK
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt013500
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REQUEST FINAL REPORTS (NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL) WITHIN 30 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF GRANT'S PROJECT TIME PERIOD.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt013500
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt026880
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt17000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt25000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt312880
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt47000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt515000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt65610
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt738938
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt810000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt925000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1022004
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1123150
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1212960
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1311000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt145000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1524122
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc2501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc3501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc4501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc5SECTION 115
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc6SECTION 115
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc7501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc8SECTION 115
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc9501(C)(3)

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.44$5.16$2.28$2.96$2.44$0.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$5.23$1.76$0.92$1.12$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.07$2.12$1.95$1.05$1.06$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.99$2.03$1.96$1.10$1.23$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$3.37$2.09$1.11$1.33$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$2.68$2.29$1.09$1.15$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.02$2.67$2.35$0.82$1.09$0.27
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.75$2.61$1.50$1.09$0.41
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.37$2.21$0.87$0.52$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$64.7$0.47$64.2$0.89$0.03$0.85
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$63.7$0.35$63.4$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$65.1$2.57$62.5$3.93$0.07$3.85
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$59.8$1.19$58.6$3.90$0.13$3.76
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$55.1$0.22$54.9$0.08