Liabilities / Assets
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 86-0559994
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
31st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
41st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
36th percentile
Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
37th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
52nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
77th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$3,447,425
Up $216,885 (+6.7%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$3,380,832
Up $163,602 (+5.1%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$66,593
Up $53,283 (+400%) from 2019
Revenue
Up$758,757
Up $143,528 (+23%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$760,575
Down $54,831 (-6.7%) from 2019
Net Income
Up-$1,818
Up $198,359 (+99%) from 2019
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 | $1,791,102 | $2,009,419 | ▲ $218,317 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $945,954 | $850,634 | ▼ $95,320 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $332,580 | $463,741 | ▲ $131,161 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $54,808 | $54,326 | ▼ $482 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $24,458 | $29,866 | ▲ $5,408 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $10,344 | $17,123 | ▲ $6,779 |
| Total Assets | $3,230,540 | $3,447,425 | ▲ $216,885 |
| Other Assets Total | $71,294 | $22,316 | ▼ $48,978 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | - | $53,283 | - |
| Other Liabilities | $13,310 | $13,310 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,310 | $66,593 | ▲ $53,283 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $1,795,769 | $1,959,921 | ▲ $164,152 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,421,461 | $1,420,911 | ▼ $550 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,217,230 | $3,380,832 | ▲ $163,602 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,230,540 | $3,447,425 | ▲ $216,885 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $689,951 | $1,111,639 | $1,801,590 |
| Buildings | $150,867 | $1,490,687 | $1,641,554 |
| Other Land Buildings | $9,816 | $81,348 | $91,164 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,669,667 | - | ▲ $182,962 | - | $1,852,629 |
| 2019 | $1,385,054 | - | ▲ $284,613 | - | $1,669,667 |
| 2018 | $1,461,474 | - | ▼ $76,420 | - | $1,385,054 |
| 2017 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $93,383 | $93,383 | $1,461,474 |
| 2016 | $1,461,474 | - | ▲ $131,525 | $131,525 | $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 |
| Jim Renn | 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 | $560,932 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $199,643 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $44,177 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $199,643 | - | - | $199,643 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $95,320 | - | - | $95,320 |
| Information Technology | $57,005 | - | $7,198 | $64,203 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $36,850 | - | $36,850 |
| Office Expenses | $5,971 | $26,590 | $1,228 | $33,789 |
| Other Expenses | $75,102 | $54,394 | $18,147 | $18,147 |
| Insurance | $4,682 | $13,030 | - | $17,712 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | $17,604 | $17,604 |
| Occupancy | $16,020 | - | - | $16,020 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $3,902 | - | $3,902 |
| Travel | $3,001 | - | - | $3,001 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,912 | $223 | - | $2,135 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $1,639 | - | $1,639 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $579,770 | $136,628 | $44,177 | $760,575 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $987,814 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $760,575 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $737,814 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $250,000 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $22,761 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $22,761 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commissioning liability | $13,310 |
“The Organization has members.”
“Members elect the governing body.”
“Members approve decisions of the governing body.”
“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 the 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's endowments were established to support, further and enhance the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation has interpreted the "Management of Charitable Funds Act" (Arizona's version of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act or "UPMIFA"), which underlies the Foundation's net asset classification of donor-restricted endowment funds, as requiring the preservation of the fair value of the original gift. As a result of this interpretation, the Organization classifies as net assets with donor restrictions (1) the original value of gifts donated to the endowment, (2) the original value of subsequent gifts to the endowment, and (3) accumulations to the 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 is classified as net assets with donor restrictions until those amounts are appropriated for expenditure by the Foundation in a manner consistent with the standard of prudence prescribed by the law, at which time those amounts will be reported as net assets without donor restrictions. Accordingly, the Foundation considers the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate donor-restricted endowment funds: The duration and preservation of the fund. The purposes of the Foundation and the donor-restricted endowment fund. General economic conditions. The possible effect of inflation and deflation. The expected total return from income and the appreciation of investments. Other resources of the Foundation. The Foundation's investment policies.”
“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, 2020 and 2019, the Foundation did not recognize any interest and penalties.”
“Fees 22,138. Taxes 623.”
“Fees 22,138. Taxes 623.”
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | 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. |
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| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 165420 |
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| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 16020 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 16020 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 1228 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 26590 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5971 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 33789 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 71294 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 22316 |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | MGIO Expenses |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Indirect Operating Expe |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Printing Expenses |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 54394 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 121114 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 75102 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 121114 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 75102 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 54394 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 18147 |
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| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 13310 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 199643 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 199643 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 54808 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 54326 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 17123 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Br Guy Consolmagno SJ |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 541900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 541900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 2 | 541900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 3 | 541900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Telescope Use Rental I |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Honoraria |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | Book Royalties |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 8220 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 2 | 7796 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 3 | 705 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 8220 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 2 | 7796 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 3 | 705 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 446108 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 88559 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 561878 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 80562 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -200177 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 253528 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 815406 |
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| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 615229 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -1818 |
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| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt | 0 | 50000 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 60196 |
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| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 463741 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 604460 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 446108 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 297227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 433161 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 422131 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2203087 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 81262 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 96751 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 119338 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 152210 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 65839 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 515400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 250 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 250 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.57610 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.62740 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 1566164 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 636923 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 604460 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 446108 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 297227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 433161 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 422131 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2203087 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 2718737 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 150867 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1490687 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1641554 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1669667 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1852629 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 182962 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1385054 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1669667 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 284613 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1385054 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | -76420 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 93383 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 93383 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 131525 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt | 0 | 131525 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 250000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 250000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 689951 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1111639 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1801590 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt | 0 | 250000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 22761 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 737814 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt | 0 | 165420 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt | 0 | 22761 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 9816 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 81348 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 91164 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 0 | 13310 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 0 | Commissioning liability |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt | 0 | 22761 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.78890 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 415420 |
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.