Civic Intelligence

Cincinnati Observatory Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-1009031

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 04, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.CINCINNATIOBSERVATORY.ORG
3489 Observatory PlCincinnati, OH 45208

(513) 321-5186

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

99th percentile

97%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

100th percentile

187233500%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,872,336

Up $1,872,336 from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,872,336

Up $1,872,336 from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,881,657

Up $1,881,657 from 2020

Expenses

Up

$60,000

Up $60,000 from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,821,657

Up $1,821,657 from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$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

2021

Assets$1,872,336
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,872,336
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$1,881,657
Expenses$60,000
Net Income$1,821,657
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 4, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$4,049,018
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-$1,477,475-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$394,861-
Total Assets$0$1,872,336▲ $1,872,336
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$1,872,336-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$1,872,336▲ $1,872,336
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$1,872,336▲ $1,872,336

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2021-$856,172--$856,172
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Megan OkunPresident
Alicia CulmanDirector
Anna CouttsDirector
Elizabeth KnollmanDirector
Lauren NiestradtDirector
Joanne PedersenSecretary
Wes ErnstTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,506,575
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$375,082
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$1,821,657

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$1,506,575Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$1,506,575-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$60,000
Other Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$60,000--$60,000
Total Functional Expenses$60,000$0$0$60,000
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.$60,000
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 trustees 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 trustee 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
Megan Okun
Title
President
Phone
5133215186
Signed
2022-08-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Okun
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Flynn & Company Inc
Address
7800 E KEMPER ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249-1614
Preparer
Nick a Veatch 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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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,872,336
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,872,336
Revenue
$1,881,657
Expenses
$60,000
Net income
$1,821,657
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