Project Night Sky is located in Huntsville, AL. The organization was established in 2018. 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, Project Night Sky employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Night Sky 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, Project Night Sky generated $450.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $477.3k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF ASTRONOMY AND CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASTRONOMY EDUCATION & RESEARCH SERVICES
ASTRONOMY EDUCATION & RESEARCH SERVICES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Caton Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Charles A Rice Jr Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Michael F Murdock President An | Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $450,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $450,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $450,000 |
| 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 | $169,850 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,994 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $135 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,531 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,554 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,543 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $232,093 |
| Insurance | $3,588 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $477,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,307 |
| 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 | $114 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,112,356 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,210,777 |
| 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 | $6,425 |
| Total liabilities | $6,425 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,204,352 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,210,777 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Project Night Sky Huntsville, AL | $1,210,777 | $450,000 |
Broken Star Fund West Palm Beach, FL | $565,411 | $244,227 |
Gold Star Wives Of America Inc Birmingham, AL | $437,549 | $0 |
Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society Atlanta, GA | $254,233 | $0 |
Star Art Foundation miami, FL | $945 | $0 |