Liabilities / Assets
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 86-0559994
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
2nd percentile
Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
39th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
7th percentile
Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
2nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$2,857,994
Down $760,828 (-21%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$2,833,789
Down $697,658 (-20%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$24,205
Down $63,170 (-72%) from 2021
Revenue
Down$143,045
Down $721,560 (-83%) from 2021
Expenses
Down$397,733
Down $353,526 (-47%) from 2021
Net Income
Down-$254,688
Down $368,034 (-325%) from 2021
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 | $2,195,657 | $1,847,912 | ▼ $347,745 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $760,226 | $715,022 | ▼ $45,204 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $634,268 | $266,490 | ▼ $367,778 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $28,671 | $14,749 | ▼ $13,922 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $13,821 | ▲ $13,821 |
| Total Assets | $3,618,822 | $2,857,994 | ▼ $760,828 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $13,310 | $13,310 | → $0 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $68,153 | $10,895 | ▼ $57,258 |
| Deferred Revenue | $5,912 | $0 | ▼ $5,912 |
| Total Liabilities | $87,375 | $24,205 | ▼ $63,170 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $2,037,618 | $1,735,698 | ▼ $301,920 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,493,829 | $1,098,091 | ▼ $395,738 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,531,447 | $2,833,789 | ▼ $697,658 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,618,822 | $2,857,994 | ▼ $760,828 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $644,100 | $1,157,490 | $1,801,590 |
| Buildings | $68,788 | $1,572,766 | $1,641,554 |
| Other Land Buildings | $2,134 | $89,030 | $91,164 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,006,968 | - | ▼ $301,920 | - | $1,705,048 |
| 2021 | $1,852,629 | - | ▲ $154,339 | - | $2,006,968 |
| 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 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul M Pohl | Chairman of the Board |
| Richard J Friedrich | Director/Chair Emeritus |
| Br Guy Consolmagno SJ | President |
| Rev Paul R Mueller SJ | Vice President |
| Dr Guy Di Spigno | Director |
| Dr Larry Lebofsky | Director |
| Fr Paul Gabor SJ | Director |
| James Renn | Director |
| Katie Steinke | Director |
| Martin Delonis | Director |
| Pamela Moore Snyder | Director |
| Fr Christopher Corbally SJ | Secretary |
| Br Tom Williams SJ | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $290,407 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $107,326 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $77,488 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $60,308 | - | $36,804 | $97,112 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $45,204 | - | - | $45,204 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $32,300 | - | $32,300 |
| Information Technology | $30,248 | - | - | $30,248 |
| Office Expenses | $2,534 | $16,221 | $3,319 | $22,074 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | $19,072 | $19,072 |
| Insurance | $3,855 | $13,925 | - | $17,780 |
| Occupancy | $9,271 | - | - | $9,271 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $7,046 | - | $7,046 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $5,921 | $17,409 | - | $5,921 |
| All Other Expenses | $334 | $14 | $4,224 | $4,572 |
| Travel | - | $2 | $3,855 | $3,857 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | $2,816 | $2,816 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | $1,398 | $1,398 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $1,386 | - | $1,386 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $231,942 | $88,303 | $77,488 | $397,733 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $509,996 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $397,733 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $383,540 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $126,456 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $14,193 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $14,193 |
| 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.”
“Change of Accounting Period: Revenue Procedure 85-58 rules apply.”
“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 period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022, the Foundation did not recognize any interest and penalties.”
“Cost of Goods Sold 1,456.”
“Fees 13,565. Taxes 628.”
“Cost of Goods Sold 1,456.”
“Fees 13,565. Taxes 628.”
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| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 9271 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 16221 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2534 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 22074 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Workshop Expense |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Repairs & Maintenance |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 61939 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 12328 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 5921 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 61939 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 17409 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 12328 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 5921 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 13310 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 13310 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 36804 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 60308 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 97112 |
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| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 2816 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2816 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 13821 |
| 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/BusinessCd | 4 | 541900 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Telescope Use Rental I |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Book Royalties |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | Honoraria |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | Calendar/Books |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 4 | Workshops |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 8438 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 2 | 6100 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 3 | 165 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 4 | -2400 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 8438 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 2 | 6100 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 3 | 165 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 4 | -2400 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 539394 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 614766 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 843 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 113355 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 113346 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 136493 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 751259 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 864605 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -254688 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 34504 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 634268 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 266490 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The amounts reported in column (a) are for the full year period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The amounts reported in column (b) are for the full year period from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The amounts reported in column (c) are for the full year period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The amounts reported in column (d) are for the full year period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The amounts reported in column (e) are for the short year period from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Part III, column (c) |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Part III, column (d) |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Part III, column (e) |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 604460 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 446108 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 297227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1958683 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 17057 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 57985 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 81262 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 96751 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 119338 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 372393 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 264065 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.54390 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.53460 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 1267782 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 690901 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 71494 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 539394 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 604460 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 446108 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 297227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1958683 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 2331076 |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| 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 | 68788 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1572766 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1641554 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 2006968 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1705048 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | -301920 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1852629 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 2006968 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 154339 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1669667 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1852629 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 182962 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1385054 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1669667 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | 284613 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1461474 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 1385054 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt | 0 | -76420 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 125000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 125000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 644100 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1157490 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 1801590 |
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.