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Swenson Observatory for Astronomy and Research

EIN 83-2692001 • 501(c)3 • Elgin, TX

Profile

Develop and provide education programs on astronomy and related subjects

858 Central AvenueElgin, TX 78621

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$2,625

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

-3.3%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$56,684

Down $1,936 (-3.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$56,684

Down $1,936 (-3.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$17,060

Up $4,960 (+41%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$18,996

Down $987 (-4.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$1,936

Up $5,947 (+75%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2019: $60,719Net Assets 2019: $60,7192019Assets 2020: $52,602Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $52,6022020Assets 2021: $69,635Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $69,6352021Assets 2022: $66,503Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $66,5032022Assets 2023: $58,620Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $58,6202023Assets 2024: $56,684Net Assets 2024: $56,6842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$56,684
Liabilities-
Net Assets$56,684
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2019: $62,250Expenses 2019: $1,531Net Income 2019: $60,7192019Revenue 2020: $3,500Expenses 2020: $11,617Net Income 2020: -$8,1172020Revenue 2021: $33,300Expenses 2021: $16,267Net Income 2021: $17,0332021Revenue 2022: $14,500Expenses 2022: $17,632Net Income 2022: -$3,1322022Revenue 2023: $12,100Expenses 2023: $19,983Net Income 2023: -$7,8832023Revenue 2024: $17,060Expenses 2024: $18,996Net Income 2024: -$1,9362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$17,060
Expenses$18,996
Net Income-$1,936
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$56,684
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$56,684
Revenue
$17,060
Expenses
$18,996
Net income
-$1,936
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$56.7$56.7$17.1$19.0$1.94
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.6$0.00$58.6$12.1$20.0$7.88
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$66.5$0.00$66.5$14.5$17.6$3.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$69.6$0.00$69.6$33.3$16.3$17.0
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$52.6$0.00$52.6$3.50$11.6$8.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$60.7$60.7$62.3$1.53$60.7
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$17,060
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Develop and provide education programs on astronomy and related subjects

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Remote observatory$0$18,996
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Arthur SweeneyDirector-$2,625-$2,625
Christopher SwensonDirector-$0--
Nancy SwensonDirector-$0--
Truet RobertsDirector-$0--
Richard OlenickDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Swenson Observatory For Astronomy and Research
EIN
83-2692001
Phone
9737258233
Address
858 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX 78621

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Swenson
Title
Director
Phone
9737258233
Signed
2025-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Ray CPA Pc
Address
704 Riverlawn Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Preparer
Joshua Ray
Phone
5127862052
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Computer expense 345.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance 1146.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Payment Processing Fees 399.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Supplies 458.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Depreciation 5842.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Subscriptions 170.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel 840.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Expense Reimbursement Receivable 960. 0.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Astronomy Equipment and Telescope Piers 8776. 6269.”

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