Ccat Observatory Inc is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 2012. 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. Ccat Observatory 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 06/2022, Ccat Observatory Inc generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $495.6k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Bertoldi Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Haynes Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
William Sibert Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
James Blair Project Manager | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Jill A Tarbell Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Juergen Stutzki Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Vertex Design And Engineering Services | 6/29/19 | $2,047,088 |
Etalon Productive Metrology Design And Engineering Services | 6/29/19 | $240,932 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,106,033 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,106,033 |
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 | $7,768,720 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $190,939 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $233 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,423 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,974 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,505 |
Information technology | $1,948 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $521 |
Travel | $10,475 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $42,763 |
All other expenses | $5,453 |
Total functional expenses | $495,559 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,398,041 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $405,006 |
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 | $20,724 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,565,418 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $25,389,189 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $316,120 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $316,120 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,073,069 |
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 | $25,389,189 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ccat Observatory Inc has recieved totaling $544,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Cornell University Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: Research | $544,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Assoc Nantucket, MA | $11,737,148 | $1,816,824 |
Star Of Hope Ministries Inc Paterson, NJ | $754,217 | $2,042,128 |
American Association Of Variable Star Observers Cambridge, MA | $16,117,198 | $1,024,120 |
Eastern Star Hall & Home Foundation Inc Oriskany, NY | $0 | $390,526 |
Ccat Observatory Inc Ithaca, NY | $25,389,189 | $7,768,720 |
Northeast Radio Observatory Corporation Cambridge, MA | $38,217 | $234,893 |
Order Italian Sons And Daughters Of America Washington, PA | $401,344 | $236,859 |
Adirondack Public Observatory Inc Tupper Lake, NY | $529,166 | $113,025 |
Oziel Grand Chpter Order Of Eastern Star For The Jurisdicition Of N J Bellmawr, NJ | $478,775 | $61,878 |
Dudley Observatory Loudonville, NY | $2,053,236 | $60,327 |
Society For Mass Spectrometry Imaging Unionville, PA | $30,160 | $0 |
Order Of Eastern Star Of New York Glenville, NY | $2,601,340 | $104,082 |