Civic Intelligence

Mount Wilson Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 77-0132297

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 10, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.MTWILSON.EDU
PO Box 94146Pasadena, CA 91109

(626) 304-0269

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

88th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$975,683

Up $58,328 (+6.4%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$972,838

Up $59,718 (+6.5%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$2,845

Down $1,390 (-33%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$772,125

Up $309,843 (+67%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$462,407

Up $65,787 (+17%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$309,718

Up $244,056 (+372%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $870,988Liabilities 2011: $14,868Net Assets 2011: $856,1202011Assets 2012: $906,162Liabilities 2012: $5,520Net Assets 2012: $900,6422012Assets 2013: $905,069Liabilities 2013: $5,189Net Assets 2013: $899,8802013Assets 2014: $932,951Liabilities 2014: $20,831Net Assets 2014: $912,1202014Assets 2015: $853,777Liabilities 2015: $6,319Net Assets 2015: $847,4582015Assets 2016: $917,355Liabilities 2016: $4,235Net Assets 2016: $913,1202016Assets 2017: $975,683Liabilities 2017: $2,845Net Assets 2017: $972,8382017Assets 2018: $1,327,608Liabilities 2018: $10,591Net Assets 2018: $1,317,0172018Assets 2019: $2,021,264Liabilities 2019: $3,495Net Assets 2019: $2,017,7692019Assets 2020: $2,610,185Liabilities 2020: $43,138Net Assets 2020: $2,567,0472020Assets 2021: $3,027,388Liabilities 2021: $39,568Net Assets 2021: $2,987,8202021Assets 2022: $3,205,322Liabilities 2022: $20,019Net Assets 2022: $3,185,3032022Assets 2023: $3,667,301Liabilities 2023: $3,835Net Assets 2023: $3,663,4662023Assets 2024: $4,258,977Liabilities 2024: $29,520Net Assets 2024: $4,229,4572024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$975,683
Liabilities$2,845
Net Assets$972,838
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $871,327Expenses 2011: $654,393Net Income 2011: $216,9342011Revenue 2012: $1,173,213Expenses 2012: $1,128,691Net Income 2012: $44,5222012Revenue 2013: $361,279Expenses 2013: $362,041Net Income 2013: -$7622013Revenue 2014: $281,638Expenses 2014: $269,398Net Income 2014: $12,2402014Revenue 2015: $315,410Expenses 2015: $357,880Net Income 2015: -$42,4702015Revenue 2016: $462,282Expenses 2016: $396,620Net Income 2016: $65,6622016Revenue 2017: $772,125Expenses 2017: $462,407Net Income 2017: $309,7182017Revenue 2018: $850,995Expenses 2018: $559,837Net Income 2018: $291,1582018Revenue 2019: $1,262,876Expenses 2019: $562,124Net Income 2019: $700,7522019Revenue 2020: $999,596Expenses 2020: $450,318Net Income 2020: $549,2782020Revenue 2021: $997,387Expenses 2021: $576,614Net Income 2021: $420,7732021Revenue 2022: $936,896Expenses 2022: $726,349Net Income 2022: $210,5472022Revenue 2023: $1,278,483Expenses 2023: $828,510Net Income 2023: $449,9732023Revenue 2024: $1,165,408Expenses 2024: $946,377Net Income 2024: $219,0312024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$772,125
Expenses$462,407
Net Income$309,718
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 10, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$872,967
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Mount Wilson Institute provides access to the facilities of Mount Wilson observatory to visiting scientists, educators and the General public while servicing, maintaining and upgrading the overall facilities of the observatory.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$371,365$501,147▲ $129,782
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$479,397$381,493▼ $97,904
Accounts Receivable$28,071$85,273▲ $57,202
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,450$5,050▲ $600
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,072$2,720▼ $31,352
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$917,355$975,683▲ $58,328
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,235$2,845▼ $1,390
Total Liabilities$4,235$2,845▼ $1,390
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$913,120$972,838▲ $59,718
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$913,120$972,838▲ $59,718
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$917,355$975,683▲ $58,328

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$1,069,827$1,069,827
Other Land Buildings$421,250$18,769$440,019
Leasehold Improvements$60,059$212,707$272,766
Equipment$19,838$23,806$43,644
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mr Samuel D HaleChairman & CEO
Dr Josh SimonTrustee
Mr Dan KohneTrustee
Mr LARRY S WEBSTERTrustee
Mr MICHAEL H HORNERTrustee
Mr Mike McIntyreTrustee
Mr Scott HoodTrustee
Mr Timothy ThompsonTrustee
Ms Linda Van Winkle DeaconTrustee
Mr C ROBERT FERGUSONSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$270,368
Program Service Revenue
$421,530
Investment Income
$98
Other Revenue
$80,129
All Other Contributions
$270,368
Change in Net Assets
$309,718
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$290,926
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$171,481
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$150,178--$150,178
All Other Expenses$48,607$3,152-$51,759
Insurance$33,446--$33,446
Other Expenses$37,669$31,624-$31,624
Payroll Taxes$14,455--$14,455
Other Employee Benefits$6,848--$6,848
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,761-$4,761
Total Functional Expenses$422,870$39,537$0$462,407
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$25,175
Fundraising Direct Expenses$17,832
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Concert Income$25,175$25,175$17,832$7,343
Total Events$25,175$25,175$17,832$7,343
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Reviewed by appropriate committee”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mount Wilson Institute
EIN
77-0132297
Phone
6263040269
Address
PO BOX 94146, PASADENA, CA 91109

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Meneghini
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
7
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Gavigan & Company
Address
959 E Walnut Street Suite 250, Pasadena, CA 91106
Preparer
Michael T Gavigan
Phone
6268447914
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BANK & CC CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $3152; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3152; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $22729; Column (B) - Program Services = $22729; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $18355; Column (B) - Program Services = $18355; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Vehicle Expense & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $7523; Column (B) - Program Services = $7523; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt022895
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$975,683
Liabilities
$2,845
Net assets
$972,838
Revenue
$772,125
Expenses
$462,407
Net income
$309,718
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$0.03$4.23$1.17$0.95$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.67$0.00$3.66$1.28$0.83$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.02$3.19$0.94$0.73$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.04$2.99$1.00$0.58$0.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.04$2.57$1.00$0.45$0.55
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.00$2.02$1.26$0.56$0.70
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.01$1.32$0.85$0.56$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.97$0.77$0.46$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.00$0.91$0.46$0.40$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.01$0.85$0.32$0.36$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.02$0.91$0.28$0.27$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.36$0.36$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$1.17$1.13$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.86$0.87$0.65$0.22