Mt Cuba Astronomical Observatory Inc Hillside Mill Road is located in Wilmington, DE. 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. Mt Cuba Astronomical Observatory Inc Hillside Mill Road is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING EDUCATION IN ASTRONOMY TO THE CITIZENS OF DELAWARE AND SCIENTIFIC GRADE ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theodore H Ashford Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
John Gizis Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Irenee Du Pont Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
David Groski Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
Theodore H Ashford III Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel D Friel Jr Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,124 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $39,630 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$1,235,864 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $18,497 |
| Total Revenue | -$1,173,613 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $21,140 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $2,279 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,860 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $178,468 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $433,450 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $433,450 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,662 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,502,204 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $4,417,946 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,013,446 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,245 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,245 |
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