Lake Afton Public Observatory is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1980. 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. Lake Afton Public Observatory is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CONDUCT ASTRONOMY EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING WEEKENDS AND SPECIAL ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS. CONDUCTED 18 PROGRAMS FOR 3,028 PEOPLE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Novacek Director | 4.4 | $7,224 | |
| Robert Henry Program Mana | 8 | $9,648 | |
| Harold Henderson Director | 10 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,636 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,052 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $24,316 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $27,310 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $12,899 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $1,135 | 
| Total expenses | $41,344 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $446 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $446 | 
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