Nonprofit OrganizationsAstronomy
Astronomy organizations account for 1k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $709m in revenue and employ 3.1k individuals.
1 Thousand
Active Organizations
$709.3 Million
Annual Revenue
3 Thousand
Employees in Sector
$2.7 Billion
Controlled Assets
Explore Nonprofits in the Astronomy Sector
Carnegie Institution Of Washington
Washington, DC
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $128m
Employees: 489
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CONDUCT OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF PLANT BIOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY, EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, AND GLOBAL ECOLOGY.
Gmto Corporation
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $306m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 104
MISSION:
GMTO CORPORATION IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO BUILD A NEXT GENERATION EXTREMELY LARGE TELESCOPE FOR ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH.
Tmt International Observatory Llc
Pasadena, CA
Assets: $170m
Revenue: $26m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
Association Of Universities For
Washington, DC
Assets: $117m
Revenue: $356m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
Large Binocular Telescope Corporation
Tucson, AZ
Assets: $105m
Revenue: $12m
MISSION:
TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A RESEARCH FACILITY KNOWN AS THE LARGE BINOCULAR TELESCOPE.
California Association For Research In Astronomy
Kamuela, HI
Assets: $81m
Revenue: $26m
Employees: 160
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff, AZ
Assets: $78m
Revenue: $23m
Employees: 179
MISSION:
LOWELL'S MISSION IS TO PURSUE THE STUDY OF ASTRONOMY AND SHARE THE RESULTS WITH THE PUBLIC.
Astrophysical Research Consortium
Seattle, WA
Assets: $37m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 60
MISSION:
ASTROPHYSICAL RESEARCH CONSORTIUM WAS ESTABLISHED TO DESIGN, BUILD AND OPERATE A VARIETY OF SIZES AND SHAPES OF TELESCOPES AT ITS APACHE POINT SITE AT SUNSPOT, NEW MEXICO.
Wiyn Consortium Inc
Tucson, AZ
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
Seti Institute
Mountain View, CA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $28m
Employees: 139
MISSION:
TO EXPLORE, UNDERSTAND AND EXPLAIN THE ORIGIN AND NATURE OF LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE AND THE EVOLUTION OF INTELLIGENCE.
Ccat Observatory Inc
Ithaca, NY
Assets: $25m
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
A VENTURE BY A GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES TO CONSTRUCT, OWN AND OPERATE AN ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE IN THE ANDES MOUNTAINS. THE OBSERVATORY WILL ENABLE STUDIES OF THE EARLY UNIVERSE, THE EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES AND CLUSTERS OF GALAXIES, AND THE FORMATION OF STARS IN THE MILKY WAY.
Soar Consortium Inc
Tucson, AZ
Assets: $24m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
American Astronomical Society
Washington, DC
Assets: $22m
Revenue: $17m
Employees: 42
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS.
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Rosman, NC
Assets: $18m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
PARI IS A PUBLIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HANDS- ON EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF USERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) DISCIPLINES.
Mt Cuba Astronomical Observatory Inc Hillside Mill Road
Wilmington, DE
Assets: $17m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
American Association Of Variable Star Observers
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $16m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE, COLLABORATE IN AND FACILITATE THE SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO VARIABLE STARS, ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS, RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION
Canada France Hawaii Telescope Corporation
Kamuela, HI
Assets: $15m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
OPERATE 3.6 METER ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE TO FURTHER THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNIVERSE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC REASEARCH, STUDIES, EDUCATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF SUCH KNOWLEDGE.
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Assoc
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $12m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
THE NANTUCKET MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ASTRONOMY AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets: $9m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.
Amon G Carter-Star Tele Emply Fund
Fort Worth, TX
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.