Astronomers Without Borders Inc is located in Calabasas, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Astronomers Without Borders Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Astronomers Without Borders 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 12/2021, Astronomers Without Borders Inc generated $94.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $184.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE MISSION OF ASTONOMERS WITHOUT BORDERS IS TO BUILD AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY THROUGH ASTRONOMY. OUR VISION IS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY THAT APPRECIATES, STUDIES, AND SHARES THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE, TO BROADEN PERSPECTIVE, TRANSCEND BORDERS, AND IMPROVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASTRONOMERS WITHOUT BORDERS CREATES AND IMPLEMENTS ASTRONOMY-RELATED PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE AND EMPOWER A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ENTHUSIASTS AND EDUCATORS.
ASTRONOMERS WITHOUT BORDERS UTILIZES THEIR WEBSITE TO CREATE AND ENGAGE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY OF ASTRONOMY-RELATED ENTHUSIASTS AND EDUCATORS IN THE SHARING OF RESOURCES GLOBALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Timothy Spuck President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Jackson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Yasmin Catricheo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zoe Chee Interim Exec | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Moiya Mctier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Govender Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,050 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,447 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,497 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,097 |
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 | $74,785 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $94,379 |
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 | $26,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,517 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,778 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,019 |
Office expenses | $4,564 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $176 |
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 | $2,525 |
Insurance | $3,239 |
All other expenses | $1,389 |
Total functional expenses | $184,886 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,856 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $4,214 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $193,070 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,131 |
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 | $2,131 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $190,939 |
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 | $193,070 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Astronomers Without Borders Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Silseth Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Net Contributions | $3,539 |
Ending Balance | $3,539 |
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