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Astronomers Without Borders Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 68-0649259

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ASTRONOMERSWITHOUTBORDERS.ORG
26500 W Agoura Road Suite 102-618Calabasas, CA 91302

(818) 597-0223

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

20th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$15,000

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$128,787

Down $23,109 (-15%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$113,444

Down $24,206 (-18%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$15,343

Up $1,097 (+7.7%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$244,313

Down $136,695 (-36%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$269,204

Up $5,700 (+2.2%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$24,891

Down $142,395 (-121%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2014: $39,991Liabilities 2014: $15,5072014Assets 2015: $47,102Liabilities 2015: $14,153Net Assets 2015: $32,9492015Assets 2016: $33,291Liabilities 2016: $13,145Net Assets 2016: $20,1462016Assets 2017: $151,896Liabilities 2017: $14,246Net Assets 2017: $137,6502017Assets 2018: $128,787Liabilities 2018: $15,343Net Assets 2018: $113,4442018Assets 2019: $74,134Liabilities 2019: $13,684Net Assets 2019: $60,4502019Assets 2020: $285,117Liabilities 2020: $3,790Net Assets 2020: $281,3272020Assets 2021: $193,070Liabilities 2021: $2,131Net Assets 2021: $190,9392021Assets 2022: $274,828Liabilities 2022: $3,334Net Assets 2022: $271,4942022Assets 2023: $127,177Liabilities 2023: $14,474Net Assets 2023: $112,7032023Assets 2024: $136,889Liabilities 2024: $1,883Net Assets 2024: $135,0062024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$128,787
Liabilities$15,343
Net Assets$113,444
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $184,871Expenses 2014: $156,047Net Income 2014: $28,8242014Revenue 2015: $136,550Expenses 2015: $128,085Net Income 2015: $8,4652015Revenue 2016: $116,332Expenses 2016: $129,078Net Income 2016: -$12,7462016Revenue 2017: $381,008Expenses 2017: $263,504Net Income 2017: $117,5042017Revenue 2018: $244,313Expenses 2018: $269,204Net Income 2018: -$24,8912018Revenue 2019: $184,254Expenses 2019: $237,248Net Income 2019: -$52,9942019Revenue 2020: $372,604Expenses 2020: $151,727Net Income 2020: $220,8772020Revenue 2021: $94,379Expenses 2021: $184,886Net Income 2021: -$90,5072021Revenue 2022: $260,829Expenses 2022: $180,274Net Income 2022: $80,5552022Revenue 2023: $61,756Expenses 2023: $220,547Net Income 2023: -$158,7912023Revenue 2024: $205,524Expenses 2024: $146,970Net Income 2024: $58,5542024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$244,313
Expenses$269,204
Net Income-$24,891
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$556,080
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 of the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill, and friendship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$151,896$128,787▼ $23,109
Loans From Officers Directors$12,160$12,159▼ $1
Total Assets$151,896$128,787▼ $23,109
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,086$3,184▲ $1,098
Total Liabilities$14,246$15,343▲ $1,097
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$137,650$113,444▼ $24,206
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$137,650$113,444▼ $24,206
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$151,896$128,787▼ $23,109
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Michael SimmonsPresidentFT$15,000$15,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anousheh AnsariTrustee
Babak SedehiTrustee
Babak TafreshiTrustee
Farah PayanTrustee
John SpencerTrustee
Mark JacksonTrustee
Nagin CoxTrustee
Scott RobertsTrustee
Tim DebenedictisTrustee
Roy MccordSecretary
Tom MeneghiniTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$63,534
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$180,779
All Other Contributions
$63,534
Change in Net Assets
$-24,891

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$244,313
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$244,313
Total Revenue per Form 990
$244,313
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$237,480
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$16,541
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$15,183
Total Fundraising Expense$4,292
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$79,297$51,124-$130,421
Travel$213$28,717-$28,930
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,278-$18,278
Foreign Grants$15,183--$15,183
Other Salaries and Wages$7,500$7,500-$15,000
Office Expenses$5$6,805-$6,810
Advertising-$471$4,292$4,763
Payroll Taxes$770$771-$1,541
Other Expenses$16,046$441-$441
Total Functional Expenses$119,014$145,898$4,292$269,204

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$269,204
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$269,204
Total Expenses per Form 990$269,204
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1
Spending
$15,183

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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
East AfricaEducational-11$15,183
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$12,160$12,159▼ $1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is distributed to the board for detailed review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Instructions for obtaining information included on website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Astronomers Without Borders
EIN
68-0649259
Phone
8185970223
Address
26500 W AGOURA ROAD SUITE 102-618, CALABASAS, CA 91302

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Simmons
Title
President
Phone
8185970223
Signed
2019-11-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Simmons
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Lorenzen & Noll Cpas Inc
Address
600 S LAKE AVE STE 310, PASADENA, CA 91106-3908
Preparer
Jennifer Lorenzen
Phone
6266830515
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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 of the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill, and friendship.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services 79,297 51,124 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ASTRONOMERS 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 OF THE DONATION OF A TELESCOPE CAN GROW INTO LASTING BONDS, GOODWILL, AND FRIENDSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR DETAILED REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION INCLUDED ON WEBSITE.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$128,787
Liabilities
$15,343
Net assets
$113,444
Revenue
$244,313
Expenses
$269,204
Net income
-$24,891
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.02$1.35$2.06$1.47$0.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.14$1.13$0.62$2.21$1.59
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.03$2.71$2.61$1.80$0.81
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.02$1.91$0.94$1.85$0.91
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.04$2.81$3.73$1.52$2.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.14$0.60$1.84$2.37$0.53
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.15$1.13$2.44$2.69$0.25
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.14$1.38$3.81$2.64$1.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.13$0.20$1.16$1.29$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.14$0.33$1.37$1.28$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.16$1.85$1.56$0.29