Civic Intelligence

Vatican Observatory Foundation Attn Brother Tom Williams

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-0559994

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 10, 2024

2017 E Lee StreetTucson, AZ 85719

(520) 795-1694

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

88th percentile

43%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

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.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1017%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$3,718,122

Up $860,128 (+30%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$3,675,779

Up $841,990 (+30%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$42,343

Up $18,138 (+75%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$1,597,991

Up $1,454,946 (+1017%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$910,014

Up $512,281 (+129%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$687,977

Up $942,665 (+370%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $4,695,108Liabilities 2011: $47,852Net Assets 2011: $4,647,2562011Assets 2012: $4,404,573Liabilities 2012: $13,310Net Assets 2012: $4,391,2632012Assets 2013: $4,562,538Liabilities 2013: $113,718Net Assets 2013: $4,448,8202013Assets 2014: $4,254,706Liabilities 2014: $22,560Net Assets 2014: $4,232,1462014Assets 2015: $4,226,050Liabilities 2015: $240,697Net Assets 2015: $3,985,3532015Assets 2016: $3,703,591Liabilities 2016: $56,325Net Assets 2016: $3,647,2662016Assets 2017: $3,653,397Liabilities 2017: $27,194Net Assets 2017: $3,626,2032017Assets 2018: $3,193,987Liabilities 2018: $40,284Net Assets 2018: $3,153,7032018Assets 2019: $3,230,540Liabilities 2019: $13,310Net Assets 2019: $3,217,2302019Assets 2020: $3,447,425Liabilities 2020: $66,593Net Assets 2020: $3,380,8322020Assets 2021: $3,618,822Liabilities 2021: $87,375Net Assets 2021: $3,531,4472021Assets 2022: $2,857,994Liabilities 2022: $24,205Net Assets 2022: $2,833,7892022Assets 2023: $3,718,122Liabilities 2023: $42,343Net Assets 2023: $3,675,7792023Assets 2024: $4,308,716Liabilities 2024: $336,909Net Assets 2024: $3,971,8072024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,718,122
Liabilities$42,343
Net Assets$3,675,779

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $318,207Expenses 2011: $770,728Net Income 2011: -$452,5212011Revenue 2012: $379,505Expenses 2012: $799,444Net Income 2012: -$419,9392012Revenue 2013: $724,860Expenses 2013: $766,862Net Income 2013: -$42,0022013Revenue 2014: $810,817Expenses 2014: $868,054Net Income 2014: -$57,2372014Revenue 2015: $673,314Expenses 2015: $787,174Net Income 2015: -$113,8602015Revenue 2016: $534,931Expenses 2016: $936,734Net Income 2016: -$401,8032016Revenue 2017: $779,135Expenses 2017: $852,633Net Income 2017: -$73,4982017Revenue 2018: $588,195Expenses 2018: $816,241Net Income 2018: -$228,0462018Revenue 2019: $615,229Expenses 2019: $815,406Net Income 2019: -$200,1772019Revenue 2020: $758,757Expenses 2020: $760,575Net Income 2020: -$1,8182020Revenue 2021: $864,605Expenses 2021: $751,259Net Income 2021: $113,3462021Revenue 2022: $143,045Expenses 2022: $397,733Net Income 2022: -$254,6882022Revenue 2023: $1,597,991Expenses 2023: $910,014Net Income 2023: $687,9772023Revenue 2024: $1,515,881Expenses 2024: $1,032,520Net Income 2024: $483,3612024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,597,991
Expenses$910,014
Net Income$687,977
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 10, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,267,181
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,847,912$2,004,848▲ $156,936
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$715,022$776,203▲ $61,181
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$266,490$720,272▲ $453,782
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$168,095-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,821$33,942▲ $20,121
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,749$14,762▲ $13
Total Assets$2,857,994$3,718,122▲ $860,128
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,895$29,033▲ $18,138
Other Liabilities$13,310$13,310→ $0
Total Liabilities$24,205$42,343▲ $18,138
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,735,698$2,207,308▲ $471,610
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,098,091$1,468,471▲ $370,380
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,833,789$3,675,779▲ $841,990
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,857,994$3,718,122▲ $860,128

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$762,133$1,188,057$1,950,190
Buildings$14,069$1,627,485$1,641,554
Other Land Buildings$1$91,163$91,164

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$1,705,048$-460,529▲ $102,789-$1,347,308
2021$2,006,968-▼ $301,920-$1,705,048
2020$1,852,629-▲ $154,339-$2,006,968
2019$1,669,667-▲ $182,962-$1,852,629
2018$1,385,054-▲ $284,613-$1,669,667
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,488,165
Program Service Revenue
$53,656
Investment Income
$55,860
Other Revenue
$310
All Other Contributions
$1,128,165
Change in Net Assets
$687,977

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,575,008
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$22,983
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$407,183
Other Revenue Adjustments
$22,983
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,982,191
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,597,991
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$654,699
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$255,315
Total Fundraising Expense$244,022
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$127,365-$110,000$237,365
Depreciation Depletion$87,419--$87,419
Information Technology$62,899-$9,801$72,700
Fees for Services Accounting-$54,400-$54,400
Office Expenses$4,905$33,948$8,457$47,310
Travel$4,376-$20,038$24,414
Insurance-$18,803-$18,803
Fees for Services Other--$18,492$18,492
Occupancy$15,765--$15,765
Other Employee Benefits--$9,535$9,535
Other Expenses$8,786$33,131$23,532$8,786
Payroll Taxes--$8,415$8,415
Fees for Services Legal-$6,181-$6,181
All Other Expenses$63$-1,558$5,031$3,536
Conferences and Meetings-$3,485-$3,485
Interest-$3-$3
Total Functional Expenses$517,599$148,393$244,022$910,014

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,140,201
Total Expenses per Form 990$910,014
Expenses per Audited Statements$887,031
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$253,170
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$22,983
Other Expense Adjustments$22,983
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Commissioning liability$13,310
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

The Organization has members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

Members elect the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7B

Members approve decisions of the governing body.

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

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.

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

Organizational bylaws require officers and directors to report conflicts of interest.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

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.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vatican Observatory Foundation
EIN
86-0559994
Phone
5207951694
Address
2017 E Lee Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

Signing Officer

Name
John M Lally
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5207951694
Signed
2024-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Br Guy Consolmagno SJ
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Keegan Linscott & Associates PC
Address
3443 N Campbell Avenue Suite 115, Tucson, AZ 85719
Preparer
Carla J Keegan
Phone
5208840176
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Line A

Change of Accounting Period: Revenue Procedure 85-58 rules apply.

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

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.

Part X, Line 2:

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 June 30, 2023, the Foundation did not recognize any interest and penalties.

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Cost of Goods Sold 3,170.

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Fees 22,983.

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Cost of Goods Sold 3,170.

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Fees 22,983.

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IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt018803
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt03
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt049785
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt049785
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt01847912
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt02004848
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt010
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt02906705
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0715022
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0776203
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt03682908
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0AZ
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt0666020
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd01
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0The 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt02833789
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt03675779
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt06075
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06075
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0310
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0310
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0154013
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01098091
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01468471
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt015765
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt015765
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt08457
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt033948
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04905
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt047310
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt09535
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt09535
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0MGIO Expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Indirect Operating Expe
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Printing Expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Equipment
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt030721
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt123532
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt033131
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0143871
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt162150
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt28786
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0143871
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1126002
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt223532
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt38786
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt013310
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt013310
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0110000
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0127365
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0237365
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt08415
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt08415
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0168095
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt013821
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt033942
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Br Guy Consolmagno SJ
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3541900
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Telescope Use Rental I
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Honoraria
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Book Royalties
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3Calendar/Books
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt021725
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt112143
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt210398
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt39390
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt021725
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt112143
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt210398
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt39390
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt071494
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt037047
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0290407
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0451
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt034053
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-254688
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0107326
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0397733
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0143045
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0687977
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationsAmt0360000
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt053966
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0266490
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0720272
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0The amounts reported in column (a) are for the full year period from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1The amounts reported in column (b) are for the full year period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2The amounts reported in column (c) are for the full year period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt3The amounts reported in column (d) are for the short year period from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt4The amounts reported in column (e) are for the full year period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part II, column (a)
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part II, column (b)
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part II, column (c)
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Part II, column (d)
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Part II, column (e)
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01488165
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt071494
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0539394
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0604460
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0446108
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt03149621
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt049785
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt017057
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt057985
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt081262
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt096751
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0302840
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0257529
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.60720
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.54390
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02096383
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01053238
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01488165
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt071494
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0539394
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0604460
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0446108
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03149621
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03452461
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt014069
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt01627485
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01641554
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt01705048
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0-460529
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt01347308
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0102789
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt02006968
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt01705048
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0-301920
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt01852629
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt02006968
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0154339
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt01669667
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt01852629
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0182962
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt01385054
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt01669667
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0284613
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt0250000
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0250000
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0762133
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt01188057
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01950190
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0253170
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt022983
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0887031
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0154013
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt03170
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt022983

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.31$0.34$3.97$1.52$1.03$0.48
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.72$0.04$3.68$1.60$0.91$0.69
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$0.02$2.83$0.14$0.40$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.62$0.09$3.53$0.86$0.75$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.45$0.07$3.38$0.76$0.76$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.23$0.01$3.22$0.62$0.82$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$0.04$3.15$0.59$0.82$0.23
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.65$0.03$3.63$0.78$0.85$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$0.06$3.65$0.53$0.94$0.40
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.23$0.24$3.99$0.67$0.79$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.02$4.23$0.81$0.87$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.56$0.11$4.45$0.72$0.77$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.40$0.01$4.39$0.38$0.80$0.42
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.70$0.05$4.65$0.32$0.77$0.45