Civic Intelligence

Griffith Observatory Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 95-3374645

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Apr 01, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.FRIENDSOFTHEOBSERVATORY.COM

View Organization Page

2800 Observatory RoadLos Angeles, CA 90027

(213) 473-0879

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$96,364

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

86th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Flat

$1,451,085

Flat from 2018

Net Assets

Flat

$890,618

Flat from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$560,467

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$2,538,513

Flat from 2018

Expenses

Flat

$2,737,066

Flat from 2018

Net Income

Flat

-$198,553

Flat from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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 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 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

2018

Assets$1,451,085
Liabilities$560,467
Net Assets$890,618
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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 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 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

2018

Revenue$2,538,513
Expenses$2,737,066
Net Income-$198,553
Open 2018 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Apr 1, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,567,576
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$869$643,332▲ $642,463
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$137,634$402,286▲ $264,652
Accounts Receivable-$267,592-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$116,336$104,014▼ $12,322
Pledges and Grants Receivable$504,299$20,810▼ $483,489
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$368,804$13,051▼ $355,753
Total Assets$1,127,942$1,451,085▲ $323,143
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$15,871$517,597▲ $501,726
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,900$42,870▲ $19,970
Total Liabilities$38,771$560,467▲ $521,696
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$235,971$614,298▲ $378,327
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$853,200$276,320▼ $576,880
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,089,171$890,618▼ $198,553
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,127,942$1,451,085▲ $323,143

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$643,332$128,031$771,363
Other Land Buildings$0$5,251$5,251
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Camille LombardoExecutive Director (until 6/30/2018)FT$89,365$6,999$96,364
Ann Marie BedtkeExecutive Director (as of 7/1/2018)FT$70,000$4,314$74,314

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David PrimesChair of the Board
Richard SemlerPresident
Dr Eve HaberfieldVice President
Andre BormanisBoard Member
Arnold SeidelBoard Member
Charles WilmotBoard Member
Chris LaibBoard Member
Christine SarkissofBoard Member
Dr Alan KayeBoard Member
Dr Edwin C KruppBoard Member
Grady SmithBoard Member
Leslie ZadorBoard Member
Lowell H OrrenBoard Member
Terri BloomgardenBoard Member
Vicke SelkBoard Member
Patricia CasadoSecretary
Ethan EllerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Vfxnow LLCEquipment Rental2316 WEST VICTORY BLVD, Burbank, CA 91506$247,662
City Of Los Angeles5th Grade School Program2800 E OBSERVATORY RD, Los Angeles, CA 90027$177,000
Deconstruct INC"signs Of Life" Show304 MYRTLE STREET UNIT 611, Glendale, CA 91203$127,444
Rumble Box INC"signs Of Life" ShowPO BOX 292156, Los Angeles, CA 90029$120,048
-"signs Of Life" Show19 BASSWOOD AVE, Oak Park, CA 91377$116,750
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,404,973
Program Service Revenue
$116,736
Investment Income
$431
Other Revenue
$16,373
All Other Contributions
$895,936
Change in Net Assets
$-198,553

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$159,600
Other Non Cash Contri Table23$4,725
Total Noncash Contributions26$164,325

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,567,576
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-29,063
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$41,786
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-29,063
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,609,362
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,538,513
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,114,535
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$622,531
Total Fundraising Expense$146,278
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$236,848$27,278$61,250$325,376
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$120,753$17,884$32,042$170,679
Depreciation Depletion$84,818$458-$85,276
Payroll Taxes$59,239$6,823$15,320$81,382
Fees for Services Other$4,099$61,090$10,047$75,236
Fees for Services Accounting-$38,075-$38,075
Other Employee Benefits$22,347$3,932$9,611$35,890
Office Expenses$17,812$5,510$7,610$30,932
All Other Expenses$768$12,352$7,376$20,496
Other Expenses$14,834--$14,834
Insurance$6,182$1,088$2,659$9,929
Pension Plan Contributions-$9,204-$9,204
Interest$7,680--$7,680
Occupancy-$878-$878
Travel$228$239$363$830
Total Functional Expenses$2,405,977$184,811$146,278$2,737,066

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,807,915
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,766,129
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,737,066
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$41,786
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-29,063
Other Expense Adjustments$-29,063
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$45,436
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,063
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner & Auction$65,076$45,436$3,083$42,353
Total Events$65,076$45,436$29,063$16,373
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Capital Lease Obligation - Current$363,480
Capital Lease Obligation - Noncurrent$154,117
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 11B

“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
2800 OBSERVATORY ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Signing Officer

Name
David Primes
Title
Chair of the Board
Phone
2134730879
Signed
2019-04-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Primes
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
20
Volunteers
11

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 has received tax-exempt status from the internal revenue service and franchise tax board under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and section 23701(d) of the california revenue and taxation code, respectively. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements. 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.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expense -29,063.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expense -29,063.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 594 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt022900
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt042870
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0267592
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0FOTO IS A PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO SUPPORT & PROMOTE THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY.
IRS990/AddressChangeInd0X
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0895936
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt07376
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012352
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0768
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt020496
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0ANN MARIE BEDTKE
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02134730879
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02800 OBSERVATORY ROAD
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0LOS ANGELES
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd090027
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0137634
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0402286
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt05
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt032042
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt017884
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0120753
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0170679
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd01
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0247662
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt1177000
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt2127444
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt3120048
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt4116750
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02316 WEST VICTORY BLVD
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt12800 E OBSERVATORY RD
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2304 MYRTLE STREET UNIT 611
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt3PO BOX 292156
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt419 BASSWOOD AVE
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0BURBANK
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm1LOS ANGELES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm2GLENDALE
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm3LOS ANGELES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm4OAK PARK
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd4CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd091506
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd190027
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd291203
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd390029
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd491377
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0VFXNOW LLC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1CITY OF LOS ANGELES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2DECONSTRUCT INC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3RUMBLE BOX INC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/PersonNm0THOMAS R BRADLEY
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0EQUIPMENT RENTAL
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc15TH GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc2"SIGNS OF LIFE" SHOW
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc3"SIGNS OF LIFE" SHOW
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc4"SIGNS OF LIFE" SHOW
IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt019640
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt02404973
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0431
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt02114535
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt016373
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0116736
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-198553
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0622531
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02737066
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0146278
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt02538513
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd01
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0458
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt084818
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt085276
IRS990/Desc0SUPPORT THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY IN ITS VARIOUS ASTRONOMICAL, SPACE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE OBSERVATORY.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt020
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt02405977
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038075
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt038075
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt010047
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt061090
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04099
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt075236
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt02.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt14.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt131.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt141.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt151.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt161.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1840.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd12X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd13X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd14X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd15X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd16X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt174314
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt186999
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0DAVID PRIMES
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1RICHARD SEMLER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2DR EVE HABERFIELD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3PATRICIA CASADO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4ETHAN ELLER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5CHRISTINE SARKISSOF
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6CHRIS LAIB
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7ARNOLD SEIDEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8VICKE SELK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9CHARLES WILMOT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10TERRI BLOOMGARDEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11LOWELL H ORREN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12ANDRE BORMANIS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13GRADY SMITH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14DR EDWIN C KRUPP
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm15DR ALAN KAYE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm16LESLIE ZADOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm17ANN MARIE BEDTKE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm18CAMILLE LOMBARDO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1770000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1889365
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt170
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt180
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CHAIR OF THE BOARD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/2018)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/30/2018)
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr01978
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/FundraisingAmt019640
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt029063
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt045436
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt019
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt01290558
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt02567576
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt018
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt02659
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01088
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06182
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt09929
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07680
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt07680
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0431
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0431
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt023
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0133282
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0869
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0643332
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt0776614
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt0198839
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0FOTO'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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt01089171
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0890618
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt016373
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt016373
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt0164325
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0878
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0878
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt07610
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05510
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt017812
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt030932
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt09611
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03932
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022347
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt035890
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0OBSERVATORY SUPPORT
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3OBSERVER EXPENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01616860
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1194173
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt219336
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt314834
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01616860
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1194173
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt219336
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt314834
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt015871
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0517597
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt061250
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt027278
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0236848
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0325376
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt015320
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06823
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt059239
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt081382
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09204
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt09204
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0504299
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt020810
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0116336
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0104014
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0DAVID PRIMES
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM AND EVENT SALE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0116736
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0116736
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01203429
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0281
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01021014
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt064023
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-297507
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0544226
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01565240
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01267733
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-198553
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0116736
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0368804
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt013051
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:
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02404973
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01343029
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0711265
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01278723

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,451,085
Liabilities
$560,467
Net assets
$890,618
Revenue
$2,538,513
Expenses
$2,737,066
Net income
-$198,553
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.56$0.89$2.54$2.74$0.20
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
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