Civic Intelligence

Cincinnati Observatory Foundation

EIN 85-1009031 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH

Profile

To raise funds for and to support the programs and activities of the cincinnati observatory center.

3489 Observatory PlCincinnati, OH 45208

www.cincinnatiobservatory.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-155%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.3%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,476,180

Down $74,817 (-4.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,476,180

Down $74,817 (-4.8%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$74,375

Up $10,940 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$189,761

Down $7,615 (-3.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$115,386

Up $18,555 (+14%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $1,872,336Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,872,3362021Assets 2022: $1,577,717Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,577,7172022Assets 2023: $1,550,997Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,550,9972023Assets 2024: $1,476,180Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,476,1802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,476,180
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,476,180
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $0Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $1,881,657Expenses 2021: $60,000Net Income 2021: $1,821,6572021Revenue 2022: $47,252Expenses 2022: $156,409Net Income 2022: -$109,1572022Revenue 2023: $63,435Expenses 2023: $197,376Net Income 2023: -$133,9412023Revenue 2024: $74,375Expenses 2024: $189,761Net Income 2024: -$115,3862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$74,375
Expenses$189,761
Net Income-$115,386
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,476,180
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,476,180
Revenue
$74,375
Expenses
$189,761
Net income
-$115,386
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.00$1.48$0.07$0.19$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.00$1.55$0.06$0.20$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$1.58$0.05$0.16$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.00$1.87$1.88$0.06$1.82
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$111,350
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise funds for and to support the programs and activities of the cincinnati observatory center.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,358,514$1,428,267▲ $69,753
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$192,483$47,913▼ $144,570
Total Assets$1,550,997$1,476,180▼ $74,817
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,550,997$1,476,180▼ $74,817
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,550,997$1,476,180▼ $74,817
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,550,997$1,476,180▼ $74,817

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$797,611$116,731▲ $84,299-$998,641
2023$717,432-▲ $113,179-$797,611
2022$856,172-▼ $105,740-$717,432
2021-$856,172--$856,172
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Megan OkunPresident and Director
Anna CouttsDirector
John PinneyDirector
Lauren NiestradtDirector
Joanne PedersenSecretary and Director
Emily WallaceTreasurer and Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$74,375
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-115,386
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$182,097
Other Expenses$7,664
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$182,097--$182,097
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$7,664--$7,664
Total Functional Expenses$189,761$0$0$189,761
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Cincinnati Observatory CenterCincinnati, OH501(c)(3)Historic Preservation of Cincinnati Observatory and Stem Education in the Field of Astronomy.$182,097
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“This return was prepared by the cpa firm and is reviewed by the board of directors prior to the filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed at each annual board meeting, at key committee meetings and when a new director joins the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Our form 990 is available on guidestar,org, governing documents are avilable at the ohio secretary of state's website, and all these documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our form 990 is available on guidestar,org, governing documents are avilable at the ohio secretary of state's website, and all these documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cincinnati Observatory Foundation
EIN
85-1009031
Phone
5133215186
Address
3489 OBSERVATORY PL, CINCINNATI, OH 45208

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Titus
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5133215186
Signed
2025-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matthew Titus
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Uhy Advisors Great Lakes Inc
Address
7800 E KEMPER ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249-1614
Preparer
Amy Kucewicz CPA
Phone
5135309200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Long-term, on-going source of income to cover costs associated with general operating support.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The provisions of the asc standard, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, clarifies the accounting for the recognition and measurement of uncertainties in income taxes for all entities, including not-for-profit organizations. The organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the asc topic, accounting for contingencies, under which liabilities for uncertain tax positions are recognized in the financial statements when it becomes probable a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.”

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