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Griffith Observatory Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 95-3374645

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 10, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.FRIENDSOFTHEOBSERVATORY.COM

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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

55th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

80th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$156,544

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

55%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

83%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,253,399

Up $802,314 (+55%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,008,352

Up $1,117,734 (+126%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$245,047

Down $315,420 (-56%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,646,756

Up $2,108,243 (+83%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$3,529,022

Up $791,956 (+29%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$1,117,734

Up $1,316,287 (+663%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd 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 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

2019

Assets$2,253,399
Liabilities$245,047
Net Assets$2,008,352
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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 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

2019

Revenue$4,646,756
Expenses$3,529,022
Net Income$1,117,734
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 10, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,646,756
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$13,051$663,255▲ $650,204
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$643,332$497,471▼ $145,861
Accounts Receivable$267,592$393,065▲ $125,473
Pledges and Grants Receivable$20,810$322,762▲ $301,952
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$402,286$286,533▼ $115,753
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$104,014$90,313▼ $13,701
Total Assets$1,451,085$2,253,399▲ $802,314
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$517,597$154,117▼ $363,480
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$42,870$90,930▲ $48,060
Total Liabilities$560,467$245,047▼ $315,420
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$614,298$1,036,006▲ $421,708
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$276,320$972,346▲ $696,026
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$890,618$2,008,352▲ $1,117,734
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,451,085$2,253,399▲ $802,314

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$497,471$273,891$771,362
Other Land Buildings$0$5,251$5,251
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ann Marie BedtkeExecutive DirectorFT$140,000$16,544$156,544
Thomas BradleyCg GeneralistFT$150,200-$150,200
Eric KellerCg GeneralistFT$144,024-$144,024

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David PrimesChair of the Board
Grady SmithPresident - as of January 2019
Richard SemlerPresident - Until January 2019
Dr Eve HaberfieldVice President
Andre BormanisBoard Member
Arnold SeidelBoard Member
Charles WilmotBoard Member
Chris LaibBoard Member
Christine SarkissofBoard Member
Danish KhanBoard Member
Dr Alan KayeBoard Member
Dr Edwin C KruppBoard Member
Leslie ZadorBoard Member
Lowell H OrrenBoard Member
Mckinley TennysonBoard Member
Terri BloomgardenBoard Member
Vicke SelkBoard Member
Patricia CasadoSecretary
Ethan EllerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rumble Box INCCg Supervisor19 BASSWOOD AVE, Oak Park, CA 91377$176,981
Neimack Hasset Productions INCProducer/co-director1907 OAKWOOD ST, Pasadena, CA 91104$144,899
Longshadow DawnVfx Producer2003 WEST OAK ST, Burbank, CA 91506$120,000
AxartideModeler And Texture Artist10401 VENICE BLVD SUITE 457, Los Angeles, CA 90034$119,930
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,565,351
Program Service Revenue
$80,997
Investment Income
$408
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,813,402
Change in Net Assets
$1,117,734

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,646,756
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,646,756
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,646,756
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,984,696
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$544,326
Total Fundraising Expense$165,711
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$228,050$23,451$58,975$310,476
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$108,609$19,221$28,714$156,544
Depreciation Depletion$84,818$61,043-$145,861
Fees for Services Accounting-$82,550-$82,550
Fees for Services Other$4,447$3,000$31,252$38,699
Payroll Taxes$27,008$3,111$6,985$37,104
Other Employee Benefits$21,308$3,749$9,164$34,221
Other Expenses$12,445-$16,962$29,407
All Other Expenses$2,850$13,849$6,698$23,397
Office Expenses$10,385$4,583$3,326$18,294
Insurance$6,451$1,135$2,775$10,361
Interest$8,688--$8,688
Pension Plan Contributions-$5,981-$5,981
Travel$373$640$860$1,873
Occupancy-$312-$312
Total Functional Expenses$3,140,686$222,625$165,711$3,529,022

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,529,022
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,529,022
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,529,022
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
Capital Lease Obligation - Current$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 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
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
2020-07-10
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
14

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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,253,399
Liabilities
$245,047
Net assets
$2,008,352
Revenue
$4,646,756
Expenses
$3,529,022
Net income
$1,117,734
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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