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Griffith Observatory Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 95-3374645

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 21, 2016

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PO Box 27310Los Angeles, CA 90027

(213) 473-0879

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$1,585,868

Flat from 2015

Net Assets

Flat

$1,565,990

Flat from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$19,878

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Flat

$1,313,348

Flat from 2015

Expenses

Flat

$2,844,451

Flat from 2015

Net Income

Flat

-$1,531,103

Flat from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $923,712Liabilities 2011: $23,103Net Assets 2011: $900,6092011Assets 2012: $1,011,140Liabilities 2012: $38,601Net Assets 2012: $972,5392012Assets 2013: $879,877Liabilities 2013: $27,402Net Assets 2013: $852,4752013Assets 2014: $3,126,087Liabilities 2014: $28,994Net Assets 2014: $3,097,0932014Assets 2015: $1,585,868Liabilities 2015: $19,878Net Assets 2015: $1,565,9902015Assets 2015: $1,585,868Liabilities 2015: $19,878Net Assets 2015: $1,565,9902015Assets 2016: $1,306,836Liabilities 2016: $28,158Net Assets 2016: $1,278,6782016Assets 2017: $1,127,942Liabilities 2017: $38,771Net Assets 2017: $1,089,1712017Assets 2018: $1,451,085Liabilities 2018: $560,467Net Assets 2018: $890,6182018Assets 2019: $2,253,399Liabilities 2019: $245,047Net Assets 2019: $2,008,3522019Assets 2020: $1,634,635Liabilities 2020: $458,429Net Assets 2020: $1,176,2062020Assets 2021: $2,601,941Liabilities 2021: $456,878Net Assets 2021: $2,145,0632021Assets 2022: $2,279,624Liabilities 2022: $53,919Net Assets 2022: $2,225,7052022Assets 2023: $3,508,059Liabilities 2023: $59,519Net Assets 2023: $3,448,5402023

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,585,868
Liabilities$19,878
Net Assets$1,565,990
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $892,0482011Revenue 2012: $1,301,594Expenses 2012: $1,229,664Net Income 2012: $71,9302012Revenue 2013: $736,456Expenses 2013: $856,520Net Income 2013: -$120,0642013Revenue 2014: $3,286,023Expenses 2014: $1,041,405Net Income 2014: $2,244,6182014Revenue 2015: $1,313,348Expenses 2015: $2,844,451Net Income 2015: -$1,531,1032015Revenue 2015: $1,313,348Expenses 2015: $2,844,451Net Income 2015: -$1,531,1032015Revenue 2016: $810,268Expenses 2016: $1,097,580Net Income 2016: -$287,3122016Revenue 2017: $1,267,733Expenses 2017: $1,565,240Net Income 2017: -$297,5072017Revenue 2018: $2,538,513Expenses 2018: $2,737,066Net Income 2018: -$198,5532018Revenue 2019: $4,646,756Expenses 2019: $3,529,022Net Income 2019: $1,117,7342019Revenue 2020: $993,493Expenses 2020: $1,825,639Net Income 2020: -$832,1462020Revenue 2021: $2,113,210Expenses 2021: $1,144,353Net Income 2021: $968,8572021Revenue 2022: $1,729,095Expenses 2022: $1,648,453Net Income 2022: $80,6422022Revenue 2023: $3,665,677Expenses 2023: $2,442,842Net Income 2023: $1,222,8352023

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,313,348
Expenses$2,844,451
Net Income-$1,531,103
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 21, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,313,348
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Foto's commitment is in helping the griffith observatory remain a vital community centerpiece of learning, exploration and inspiration and to continue to bring astronomy to life for millions of visitors.

Foto is a public benefit organization created to support & promote the griffith observatory.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,672,193$922,004▼ $1,750,189
Pledges and Grants Receivable$71,473$277,000▲ $205,527
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$369,856$275,214▼ $94,642
Accounts Receivable$445$95,847▲ $95,402
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,405$13,003▲ $3,598
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,715$2,800▲ $85
Total Assets$3,126,087$1,585,868▼ $1,540,219
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$15,276$15,569▲ $293
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,718$4,309▼ $9,409
Total Liabilities$28,994$19,878▼ $9,116
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$919,138$862,889▼ $56,249
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,177,955$703,101▼ $1,474,854
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,097,093$1,565,990▼ $1,531,103
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,126,087$1,585,868▼ $1,540,219

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,800$40,822$43,622
Other Land Buildings$0$5,251$5,251
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Camille LombardoExecutive DirectorFT$140,000$10,753$150,753

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David PrimesChair of the Board
Brett RoddaPresident
Richard SemlerVice President
Andre BormanisBoard Member
Arnold SeidelBoard Member
Bonnie WiningsBoard Member
Charles WilmotBoard Member
Chris LaibBoard Member
Dr Verna B DauteriveBoard Member
Ethan EllerBoard Member
Linda DuttenhaverBoard Member
Lowell H OrrenBoard Member
Sandra KangBoard Member
Terri BloomgardenBoard Member
Vicke SelkBoard Member
Patricia CasadoSecretary
Dr Eve HaberfieldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,278,723
Program Service Revenue
$34,440
Investment Income
$185
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,092,511
Change in Net Assets
$-1,531,103

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,313,348
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,313,348
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,313,348
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,274,800
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$569,651
Total Fundraising Expense$175,461
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$288,066$22,169$46,736$356,971
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,671$26,743$63,339$140,753
Payroll Taxes$26,409$3,696$8,299$38,404
Fees for Services Other$23,892-$7,526$31,418
Office Expenses$14,462$7,983$5,791$28,236
Other Employee Benefits$19,877$2,136$5,375$27,388
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,690-$26,690
Other Expenses$22,013-$22,215$22,013
All Other Expenses$7,885$4,191$6,863$18,939
Insurance$9,466$1,665$4,071$15,202
Travel$1,657$417$5,246$7,320
Pension Plan Contributions-$6,135-$6,135
Conferences and Meetings-$4,203-$4,203
Occupancy-$3,306-$3,306
Depreciation Depletion-$1,479-$1,479
Total Functional Expenses$2,558,177$110,813$175,461$2,844,451

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,844,451
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,844,451
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,844,451
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Accrued Salaries and Benefits$15,569
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 family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The audit committee receives the tax return, reviews it and, if necessary, requests changes to be made. Copies of the return are provided to each board member for review and comment. Once any changes have been made, the return is signed and filed.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is processed annually and if a conflict arises it is discussed and, if necessary, brought to the board for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization's board executive committee determines the executive director's salary and other salaries on an annual basis based on the review of comparative data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request at the offices of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of the Observatory
EIN
95-3374645
Phone
2134730879
Address
PO BOX 27310, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Semler
Title
President
Phone
2134730879
Signed
2016-04-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard Semler
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
9
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Windes Inc
Address
PO BOX 87, LONG BEACH, CA 90801-0087
Preparer
Donita M Joseph
Phone
5624351191
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization recognizes the financial statement benefit of tax positions, such as its filing status as tax-exempt, only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the positions following an audit. The organization is subject to potential income tax audits on open tax years by any taxing jurisdiction in which it operates. The statute of limitations for federal purposes is three years and for california purposes is four years.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01987931
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt186600
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt219248
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt322013
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt186600
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: TO ASSIST WITH PLANETARIUM EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. DATE: 10/31/14 AMOUNT: 2500000.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT OF TAX POSITIONS, SUCH AS ITS FILING STATUS AS TAX-EXEMPT, ONLY AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY WOULD MORE LIKELY THAN NOT SUSTAIN THE POSITIONS FOLLOWING AN AUDIT. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL INCOME TAX AUDITS ON OPEN TAX YEARS BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT OPERATES. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES IS THREE YEARS AND FOR CALIFORNIA PURPOSES IS FOUR YEARS.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,585,868
Liabilities
$19,878
Net assets
$1,565,990
Revenue
$1,313,348
Expenses
$2,844,451
Net income
-$1,531,103
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.51$0.06$3.45$3.67$2.44$1.22
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.28$0.05$2.23$1.73$1.65$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.60$0.46$2.15$2.11$1.14$0.97
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.63$0.46$1.18$0.99$1.83$0.83
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.25$0.25$2.01$4.65$3.53$1.12
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.45$0.56$0.89$2.54$2.74$0.20
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.04$1.09$1.27$1.57$0.30
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.31$0.03$1.28$0.81$1.10$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.02$1.57$1.31$2.84$1.53
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.59$0.02$1.57$1.31$2.84$1.53
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$0.03$3.10$3.29$1.04$2.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.03$0.85$0.74$0.86$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.04$0.97$1.30$1.23$0.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.92$0.02$0.90$0.89