Civic Intelligence

Mount Wilson Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 77-0132297

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 15, 2019

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

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

86th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

88th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,327,608

Up $351,925 (+36%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$1,317,017

Up $344,179 (+35%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$10,591

Up $7,746 (+272%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$850,995

Up $78,870 (+10%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$559,837

Up $97,430 (+21%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$291,158

Down $18,560 (-6.0%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th 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

2018

Assets$1,327,608
Liabilities$10,591
Net Assets$1,317,017
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd 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

2018

Revenue$850,995
Expenses$559,837
Net Income$291,158
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$964,152
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$381,493$668,035▲ $286,542
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$501,147$591,495▲ $90,348
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,720$41,695▲ $38,975
Inventories for Sale or Use$5,050$13,971▲ $8,921
Accounts Receivable$85,273$12,412▼ $72,861
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$975,683$1,327,608▲ $351,925
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,845$7,680▲ $4,835
Other Liabilities-$2,911-
Total Liabilities$2,845$10,591▲ $7,746
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$972,838$1,317,017▲ $344,179
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$972,838$1,317,017▲ $344,179
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$975,683$1,327,608▲ $351,925

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$1,069,827$1,069,827
Other Land Buildings$473,189$21,969$495,158
Leasehold Improvements$103,616$169,150$272,766
Equipment$14,690$28,954$43,644
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mr Samuel D HaleChairman & CEO
Dr Josh SimonTrustee
Michael ThacherTrustee
Mr Dan KohneTrustee
Mr MICHAEL H HORNERTrustee
Mr Mike McIntyreTrustee
Mr Scott HoodTrustee
Mr Timothy ThompsonTrustee
Ms Linda Van Winkle DeaconTrustee
Catherine HaightSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$375,178
Program Service Revenue
$337,103
Investment Income
$141
Other Revenue
$138,573
All Other Contributions
$375,178
Change in Net Assets
$291,158
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$373,051
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$186,786
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$166,810--$166,810
All Other Expenses$74,577--$74,577
Other Expenses$41,216$45,865-$41,216
Insurance$28,435--$28,435
Depreciation Depletion$16,031$1,781-$17,812
Payroll Taxes$14,826--$14,826
Fees for Services Legal-$11,000-$11,000
Advertising$8,902--$8,902
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,314-$8,314
Other Employee Benefits$5,150--$5,150
Travel$1,645--$1,645
Total Functional Expenses$492,877$66,960$0$559,837
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$33,200
Fundraising Direct Expenses$32,746
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Concert Income$33,200$33,200$32,746$454
Total Events$33,200$33,200$32,746$454
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Tax Liability$2,911
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
2019-08-15
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 = $3853; Column (B) - Program Services = $3853; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Repair & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $27976; Column (B) - Program Services = $27976; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $31676; Column (B) - Program Services = $31676; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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

“Vehicle Expense & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $11072; Column (B) - Program Services = $11072; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,327,608
Liabilities
$10,591
Net assets
$1,317,017
Revenue
$850,995
Expenses
$559,837
Net income
$291,158
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