Liabilities / Assets
85th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Astronomers Without Borders Inc.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 68-0649259
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.30x
Liabilities / Revenue
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
57th percentile
Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
75th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
70th percentile
Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
19th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$47,102
Up $7,111 (+18%) from 2014
Net Assets
$32,949
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
Down$14,153
Down $1,354 (-8.7%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$136,550
Down $48,321 (-26%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$128,085
Down $27,962 (-18%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$8,465
Down $20,359 (-71%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Jun 27, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.0
- Gross Receipts
- $180,701
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Astronomers Without Borders has formed as an organization to further international relationships through networking by assisting in the learning and study of astronomy enhanced through the use of telescopes provided to various small worldwide organizations unable to file for tax exempt status or not having the means to organize. Observing projects brings people together to share activities. We learn about each other and create lasting bonds, regardless of country or culture. It is this bond between people that AWB hopes to foster. A brief message or the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill and friendship.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| ASTRONOMERS WITHOUT BORDERS BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER TO SHARE THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE. OBSERVING PROJECTS BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE ACTIVITIES WITH EACH OTHER. SUPPORT PROJECTS ALLOW THOSE IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES TO SHARE WITH OTHERS, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE WONDERS OF THE NIGHT SKY. | $58,762 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SIMMONS | President | FT | $0 | - | - |
| TOM MENEGHINI | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| ROY MCCORD | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Astronomers Without Borders
- EIN
- 68-0649259
- Phone
- 8054803972
- Address
- 26500 W AGOURA ROAD, CALABASAS, CA 91302
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Simmons
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2016-06-27
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Gavigan & Co
- Address
- 1210 E Green St Suite 102, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Preparer
- Michelle Y Gavigan CPA
- Phone
- 6268447914
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $174”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $20712”
Other Expenses.1
“Science communicator $21300”
Other Expenses.2
“Project coordination $8290”
Other Expenses.3
“Store manager services $5266”
Other Expenses.5
“BANK CHARGES $1670”
Other Expenses.6
“Project coordinator $1530”
Other Expenses.7
“TELEPHONE $1315”
Other Expenses.8
“CONTRIBUTIONS $579”
Other Expenses.9
“Books & publications $305”
Other Expenses.10
“BUSINESS EXP $157”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $15507 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $14153”
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Filings
Displayed year
2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $47,102
- Liabilities
- $14,153
- Net assets
- $32,949
- Revenue
- $136,550
- Expenses
- $128,085
- Net income
- $8,465