California Association For Research In Astronomy
- Assets
- $81.1m
- Revenue
- $25.7m
- Investments
- $28.3m
- Employees
- 160
- Location
- Kamuela, HI
- Founding
- 08/1992
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 95-3972799
Organization Overview
California Association For Research In Astronomy, operating under the name W M Keck Observatory, is located in Kamuela, HI. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2021, W M Keck Observatory employed 160 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. W M Keck Observatory 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 09/2021, W M Keck Observatory generated $25.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, W M Keck Observatory has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $20,476,134. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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PUBLIC INFORMATION:EACH YEAR, KECK OBSERVATORY SPONSORS DOZENS OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC LECTURES FOR HAWAII ISLAND FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS TO FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE AND ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, THE OBSERVATORY HAS A SUPPORT BASE OF MORE THAN 1,500 DONORS AND A SOCIAL MEDIA SUBSCRIBER FOLLOWING OF OVER 35,000 ASTRONOMY PROFESSIONALS AND ENTHUSIASTS. THE OBSERVATORY WELCOMES VISITORS TO ITS HEADQUARTERS FACILITY IN KAMUELA.
RESEARCH:KECK OBSERVATORY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Hilton Lewis Observatory Director | Officer | 45 | $347,165 |
Dr John O'meara Chief Scientist | Officer | 50 | $231,961 |
Mr Richard Matsuda Chief Of Operations | Officer | 50 | $230,913 |
Dr Peter Wizinowich Chief Of Technical Develop | Officer | 45 | $219,714 |
Mr Ed Harris Chief Development Officer | 45 | $217,658 | |
Ms Margarita Scheffel Observatory CFO | Officer | 50 | $216,381 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Maunakea Observatory Support Summit Support Services And Lodging | 9/29/21 | $514,497 |
Toptica Projects Gmbh Laser Design, Fabrication, And Support | 9/29/21 | $116,449 |
Omp Inc Design And Fabrication Of Laser Guide St | 9/29/21 | $329,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,076,263 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,129,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,384 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,205,483 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,904,326 |
| Investment income | $290,347 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $216 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,951 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,670,237 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,128,623 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $165,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,818,656 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $894,779 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,693,840 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $823,939 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,511,209 |
| Payroll taxes | $890,152 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,673 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,638 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,245 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,121,752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,362 |
| Office expenses | $116,826 |
| Information technology | $445,246 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,302,807 |
| Travel | $328,312 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,969 |
| Interest | $45,616 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,723,017 |
| Insurance | $83,616 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,057,390 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $600 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,724,192 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $240,017 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $86,836 |
| 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 | $945,189 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,731,381 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $28,340,872 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $81,069,087 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,551,752 |
| 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 | $2,500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,051,752 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,041,992 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,975,343 |
| 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 | $81,069,087 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Association For Research In Astronomy has awarded $4,128,623 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KECK PLANET FINDER. | $1,910,751 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED NSF AST-142980 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT THE KECK COSMIC WEB IMAGER REIONIZATION MAPPER. | $1,124,811 |
Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED NSF AST-142980 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT THE KECK COSMIC WEB IMAGER REIONIZATION MAPPER. | $418,902 |
Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR NEW INSTRUMENT DESIGN STUDIES, INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PROPOSALS, AND OTHER PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE OBSERVATORYS SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY. | $163,902 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS | $162,038 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS | $160,526 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that California Association For Research In Astronomy has recieved totaling $331,307.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE DIVERSITY POSTDOC FOR HIGH CONTRAST IMAGING | $206,152 |
Schlinger Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
William M Keck Jr Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $155 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gmto Corporation Pasadena, CA | $305,649,164 | $8,771,769 |
California Association For Research In Astronomy Kamuela, HI | $81,069,087 | $25,670,237 |
Seti Institute Mountain View, CA | $26,724,400 | $28,045,270 |
Tmt International Observatory Llc Pasadena, CA | $169,747,389 | $25,562,706 |
Canada France Hawaii Telescope Corporation Kamuela, HI | $15,098,361 | $9,205,566 |
B612 Foundation Mill Valley, CA | $5,510,258 | $2,167,756 |
Astronomical Society Of The Pacific San Francisco, CA | $5,482,594 | $2,444,548 |
Griffith Observatory Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $2,279,624 | $1,729,095 |
Open Lunar Foundation Walnut, CA | $1,217,413 | $53,847 |
Mount Wilson Institute Pasadena, CA | $3,027,388 | $997,387 |
Tzec Maun Foundation Redwood City, CA | $2,572,911 | $363,000 |
Monterey Institute For Research In Astronomy Marina, CA | $4,714,732 | $315,435 |