Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 2006. 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 Foundation 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 12/2021, Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.6% 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.
Since 2020, Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $1,667,958. 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Irenee Du Pont Jr Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Theodore H Ashford III Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel D Friel Jr President | 1 | $0 | |
Harry L Shipman Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Dave Groski Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Mark Piro Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $35,558 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,432,415 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $1,432,415 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,467,973 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $78,850 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $6,427 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $361,186 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $855,629 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,216,815 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,811 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $392,898 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,308,691 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation has awarded $855,629 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WM KECK OBSERVATORY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $580,000 |
OBSERVATORIES OF THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTION FOR SCIENCE PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100,000 |
Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $78,660 |
THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PURPOSE: GENERAL | $41,030 |
NORTH EAST KANSAS AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS PURPOSE: GENERAL | $28,700 |
Winona, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL | $12,302 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Star Of Hope Ministries Inc Paterson, NJ | $754,217 | $2,042,128 |
Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation Wilmington, DE | $9,308,691 | $1,467,973 |
Mt Cuba Astronomical Observatory Inc Hillside Mill Road Wilmington, DE | $16,620,594 | $1,762,388 |
Order Italian Sons And Daughters Of America Washington, PA | $401,344 | $236,859 |
Star Gazing Farm Inc Boyds, MD | $101,000 | $0 |
Oziel Grand Chpter Order Of Eastern Star For The Jurisdicition Of N J Bellmawr, NJ | $478,775 | $61,878 |
Society For Mass Spectrometry Imaging Unionville, PA | $30,160 | $0 |
Eastern Star Charity Foundation Of New Jersey Bridgewater, NJ | $996,726 | $55,865 |
Samuel A Llewelyn Burial Fund Commision Of Oziel Grand Chapter New Brunswick, NJ | $1,043,551 | $9,795 |
Silver Star Lodge No 45 Passaic, NJ | $55 | $0 |