Astronomical Society Of Kansas City is located in Blue Springs, MO. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Astronomical Society Of Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Astronomical Society Of Kansas City generated $59.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.6k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, OBSERVATION AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN INCREASING INTEREST IN ASTRONOMY AND ALLIED SCIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POWELL OBSERVATORY
OTHER ACTIVITIES
DARK SKY OBSERVING SITE
PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Conner President  | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 | 
Kevin Walker Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 | 
Jacques Barber Membership Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Alan Lehman Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 | 
Melinda Slater Librarian  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Keith Green Recording Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $21,345 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,239 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,584 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,422 | 
| Investment income | $203 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,481 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $59,690 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $440 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,266 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $13,000 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,220 | 
| Office expenses | $9,490 | 
| Information technology | $1,848 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,123 | 
| Insurance | $9,796 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $56,586 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $246,395 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,553 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $306,948 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,803 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $47,145 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $306,948 | 
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