Liabilities / Assets
24th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 86-0559994
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
24th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
21st percentile
Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
35th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
33rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
85th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$3,653,397
Down $50,194 (-1.4%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$3,626,203
Down $21,063 (-0.6%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$27,194
Down $29,131 (-52%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$779,135
Up $244,204 (+46%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$852,633
Down $84,101 (-9.0%) from 2016
Net Income
Up-$73,498
Up $328,305 (+82%) from 2016
The Vatican Observatory Foundation brings together scientists, philanthropists and the Catholic Church to facilitate and promote scientific research of the heavens through support of the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and educational initiatives around the world.
Astronomical research
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,973,154 | $2,048,805 | ▲ $75,651 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $1,213,923 | $1,144,038 | ▼ $69,885 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $384,694 | $299,176 | ▼ $85,518 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $18,008 | $55,340 | ▲ $37,332 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $59,005 | $50,269 | ▼ $8,736 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $37,223 | $32,129 | ▼ $5,094 |
| Total Assets | $3,703,591 | $3,653,397 | ▼ $50,194 |
| Other Assets Total | $17,584 | $23,640 | ▲ $6,056 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $56,325 | $24,031 | ▼ $32,294 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $0 | $3,163 | ▲ $3,163 |
| Total Liabilities | $56,325 | $27,194 | ▼ $29,131 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $2,185,792 | $2,085,749 | ▼ $100,043 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $1,461,474 | $1,461,474 | → $0 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | - | $78,980 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,647,266 | $3,626,203 | ▼ $21,063 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,703,591 | $3,653,397 | ▼ $50,194 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $782,122 | $1,019,468 | $1,801,590 |
| Buildings | $315,020 | $1,326,534 | $1,641,554 |
| Other Land Buildings | $46,896 | $44,268 | $91,164 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $93,383 | $93,383 | $1,461,474 |
| 2016 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $131,525 | $131,525 | $1,461,474 |
| 2015 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $14,725 | $14,725 | $1,461,474 |
| 2014 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $105,314 | $105,314 | $1,461,474 |
| 2013 | $2,326,960 | - | - | $865,486 | $1,461,474 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr Richard J Friedrich | Chairman of the Board |
| Br Guy Consolmagno SJ | President |
| Rev Paul R Mueller SJ | Vice President |
| Andrea Dudek | Director |
| Ben Dalby | Director |
| Christopher P Hitchcock | Director |
| Fr Paul Gabor SJ | Director |
| Jim McGee | Director |
| Nancy Lebofsky | Director |
| Pamela Moore Snyder | Director |
| Roger Gamache | Director |
| Fr Christopher Corbally SJ | Secretary |
| Br Tom Williams SJ | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $543,413 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $250,924 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $91,862 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $58,296 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $231,899 | $16,850 | $2,175 | $250,924 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $94,807 | $686 | - | $95,493 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $58,296 | $58,296 |
| Office Expenses | $19,675 | $29,998 | $5,142 | $54,815 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $42,700 | - | $42,700 |
| Fees for Services Other | $12,387 | $18,399 | - | $30,786 |
| Insurance | $13,962 | $12,515 | - | $26,477 |
| Other Expenses | $20,864 | - | $24,717 | $20,864 |
| All Other Expenses | $18,105 | $927 | $1,296 | $20,328 |
| Information Technology | $13,341 | - | $5,280 | $18,621 |
| Occupancy | $13,430 | - | - | $13,430 |
| Travel | $16,585 | - | $-5,044 | $11,541 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $936 | - | $936 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $805 | - | $805 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $636,955 | $123,816 | $91,862 | $852,633 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $987,986 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $852,633 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $825,486 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $162,500 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $27,147 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $27,147 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $58,296 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commissioning liability | $13,310 |
| Refundable Advance | $10,721 |
“The Organization has members.”
“Members elect the governing body.”
“Members approve decisions of the governing body.”
“The Organization does not have committees.”
“Form 990 is provided to the governing body before it is filed. The form is reviewed by the signing officer on behalf of the governing body before it is filed.”
“Organizational bylaws require officers and directors to report conflicts of interest.”
“Annual Reports are available to public and can be seen on Arizona Corporation Commission website. Expanded detailed annual report is also posted on the entity's website along with the Organization's Audit report.”
“The Foundation has interpreted the "Management of Charitable Funds Act" (Arizona's version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2006 "UPMIFA)as requiring the preservation of the fair value of the original gift. As a result of this interpretation, the Foundation classifies as permanently restricted net assets (1) the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, (2) the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment, and (3) if applicable, accumulations to the permanent endowment made in accordance with the direction of the applicable donor gift instrument at the time the accumulation is added to the fund. The remaining portion of the donor-restricted endowment fund that is not classified as permanently restricted net assets is classified as temporarily restricted net assets until those amounts are appropriated for expenditure by the Foundation in a manner consistent with the standard of prudence prescribed by the law.”
“The Foundation is an Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 501(c)(3) organization, exempt from taxes by application of IRC Section 501(a) and is a public charity by application of IRC Section 509(a)(1). Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes is recorded in the accompanying financial statements. Income from certain activities not directly related to the Foundation's tax-exempt purpose, however, may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. Management has considered its tax positions in accordance with the accounting standard for uncertainty in income taxes and believes that all of the positions taken in its federal and state exempt organization returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. In addition, Management is not aware of any matters which would cause the Foundation to lose its tax-exempt status. The Foundation's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. The Foundation recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements. During the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Foundation did not recognize any interest and penalties.”
“Fees 25,916. Taxes 1,231.”
“Fees 25,916. Taxes 1,231.”
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| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt | 0 | 89 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1641554 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 162500 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1019468 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1801590 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt | 0 | 162500 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 27147 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 825486 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 91164 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 0 | 13310 |
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.