Adirondack Public Observatory Inc is located in Tupper Lake, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Adirondack Public Observatory Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adirondack Public Observatory Inc 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 12/2022, Adirondack Public Observatory Inc generated $146.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.INTEGRATE WITH AREA SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES.ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS OF ALL GENERATIONS YOUNG AND OLD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordie Duval Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| Jeffrey Miller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Aileen O'donoghue Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Richard Wilburn Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| James Lavalley Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| David Aguilar Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $8,229 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $11,792 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $123,782 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,803 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,373 | 
| 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 | $864 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $146,040 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| 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 | $48,818 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $4,239 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $200 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $519 | 
| Office expenses | $8,321 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $22,614 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Insurance | $1,889 | 
| All other expenses | $83 | 
| Total functional expenses | $94,753 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,991 | 
| 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 | $437,304 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $46,345 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $577,640 | 
| 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 | $1,444 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,444 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $576,196 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $577,640 |