The International Dark-Sky Association Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 09/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 74-2493011
Organization Overview
The International Dark-Sky Association Inc, operating under the name Darksky International, is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Darksky International employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darksky International 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 12/2022, Darksky International generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DARKSKY'S MISSION IS TO RESTORE THE NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE FROM NIGHT POLLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTED THE WORK OF MEMBERS, ADVOCATES, CHAPTERS, AND DARK SKY PLACES IN ALL 50 U.S. STATES AND 61 COUNTRIES. DURING INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK WE REACHED MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN 83 COUNTRIES. OUR UNDER ONE SKY GLOBAL CONFERENCE SAW PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN 78 COUNTRIES. OUR ADVOCATES SUPPORTED NEW LIGHT POLLUTION INITIATIVES IN MAUI COUNTY, HAWAII, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, PAKISTAN, AND ACROSS THE EUROPEAN UNION.
OUR LIGHTING PRACTICES PROGRAM ADDED 15 NEW LIGHTING COMPANIES AND NOW CERTIFIES MORE THAN 10,000 DARK-SKY APPROVED LIGHTING PRODUCTS. LOWER TEMPERATURE, 2200K FIXTURES ARE NOW STANDARD OFFERING IN THE COMMERCIAL MARKET PLACE. WE ALSO CERTIFIED 19 COMMUNITY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR SPORTS LIGHTING FIELDS.
OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAM DESIGNATED 7 NEW INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PLACES, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 195 ACROSS 23 COUNTRIES. THE YEAR WE ADDED A NEW COUNTRY TO THE PROGRAM, MEXICO. COMBINED, THIS IS MORE THAN 160,798 SQUARE KILOMETERS OF PROTECTED SKY ON 6 CONTINENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurel Alyn-Forest Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Knutson President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Sibylle Schroer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Reinert Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brad Schlesselman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Connie Walker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,916,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $300,596 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,916,370 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $151,225 |
| Investment income | $2,946 |
| 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 | $2,071,832 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,607 |
| 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. | $152,299 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,230 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $460,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,644 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,103 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,768 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,627 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $228,019 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $93,634 |
| Information technology | $71,498 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,717 |
| Travel | $34,048 |
| 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 | $4,021 |
| Insurance | $17,267 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,368,218 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,218,346 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,909 |
| 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 | $5,168 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,308 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $272,117 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,739,044 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,227 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
| 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 | $150,227 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $733,991 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $854,826 |
| 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 | $1,739,044 |