Grand Mesa Observatory is located in Whitewater, CO. The organization was established in 2017. 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. Grand Mesa Observatory 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 12/2023, Grand Mesa Observatory generated $72.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $80.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE DARK SKIES OBSERVATORY FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Mansur President | 3 | $0 | |
Vicki Mansur Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Terry Hancock Operations Director | 40 | $34,329 | |
Quinton Shear Secretary/treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,487 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $72,487 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $44,682 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $15,938 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $19,342 |
Total expenses | $79,962 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $8,191 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,191 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $8,191 |