Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc
- Assets
- $283.4k
- Revenue
- $360.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Readville, MA
- Founding
- 04/1985
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 22-2517414
Organization Overview
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc is located in Readville, MA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Hill Observatory Science Center 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 08/2021, Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc generated $360.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $277.5k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONTINUE MONITORING WEATHER THE SAME WAY AS DONE SINCE 1885. TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP A METICULOUS WEATHER AND CLIMATE RECORD. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, THE HISTORY OF BLUE HILLS OBSERVATORY AND MANY STEAM TOPICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION REVISED THEIR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE EXPANDED ACCESS TO THE OBSERVATORY WHEN THE BUILDING REOPENS. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE COMMUNICATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION AND ACCESS TO PURCHASE BOOKS, OBSERVATORY SOUVENIRS, EDUCATIONAL TOYS AND SCIENCE KITS. MEMBERS HAVE ALSO BEEN GRANTED A SPECIAL TOUR OF THE OBSERVATORY, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY CREATING AN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB AS PART OF THE OBSERVATORY MEMBERSHIP.
DUE TO COVID, THE ORGANIZATION HAD TO MODIFY MANY OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN PERSON PROGRAMS WERE DECREASED AND THE ONLINE PROGRAMS WERE EXPANDED. THE ORGANIZATION DID A SERIES OF ONLINE PROGRAMS ON WEATHER EVENTS, REMOTE VIRTUAL TOURS OF THE OBSERVATORY AND WEB INTERVIEWS WITH AUTHORS, METEOROLOGISTS AND OTHER SCIENTISTS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WEATHER CONFERENCE WHICH IS COHOSTED WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. THE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 500 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THE ORGANIZATION WELCOMED SMALL GROUPS ON TOURS OF THE OBSERVATORY. OUR ROOFTOP ONLY TOUR HOSTED OVER 1,200 ADULTS AND MORE THAN 800 YOUTH. "LAUNCH YOUR METEOROLOGY CAREER" WORKSHOP WAS CONTINUED AND SERVED 6 PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles T Orloff Executive Dir. | Officer | 30 | $27,000 |
We Minsinger MD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Duff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bud Comstock Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamara Ledley Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Thompson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,275 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $36,055 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $137,867 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $180,197 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,462 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| 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 | $25,926 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $360,632 |
| 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. | $27,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,450 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,924 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,568 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,140 |
| Advertising and promotion | $543 |
| Office expenses | $1,206 |
| Information technology | $3,628 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,044 |
| Travel | $7,774 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,071 |
| Interest | $233 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,961 |
| Insurance | $6,185 |
| All other expenses | $5,165 |
| Total functional expenses | $277,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,315 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $168,020 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,610 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,318 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,607 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53,865 |
| Total assets | $283,433 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,588 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,137 |
| 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 | $45,349 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $54,074 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,360 |
| 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 | $283,433 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc has recieved totaling $40,120.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,085 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Museum Of Science Boston, MA | $308,551,835 | $49,955,104 |
New York Hall Of Science Corona, NY | $55,888,000 | $24,146,143 |
Connecticut Science Center Inc Hartford, CT | $119,953,692 | $10,532,806 |
Museums At Mitchel Garden City, NY | $4,107,366 | $4,719,016 |
Sciencenter Discovery Museum Ithaca, NY | $10,990,540 | $3,575,677 |
Discovery Center Of Science And Technology Syracuse, NY | $7,086,838 | $2,939,624 |
Antique Boat Museum Clayton, NY | $21,965,515 | $5,416,390 |
Seacoast Science Center Inc Rye, NH | $3,319,223 | $2,391,425 |
Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation Concord, NH | $430,383 | $1,049,243 |
See Science Center Inc Manchester, NH | $461,831 | $786,505 |
Regional Science And Discovery Center Inc Corning, NY | $92,355 | $389,592 |
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc Readville, MA | $283,433 | $360,632 |