Swenson Observatory For Astronomy And Research is located in Elgin, TX. The organization was established in 2019. 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. Swenson Observatory For Astronomy And Research 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, Swenson Observatory For Astronomy And Research generated $14.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.6k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
REMOTE OBSERVATORY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Swenson Director | 2 | $0 | |
Richard Olenick Director | 2 | $0 | |
Nancy Swenson Director | 2 | $0 | |
Arthur Sweeney Director | 2 | $0 | |
Truet Roberts Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,500 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $17,632 |
Total expenses | $17,632 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $11,570 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $66,503 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $66,503 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Swenson Observatory For Astronomy And Research has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Amon G Carter-Star Tele Emply Fund Fort Worth, TX | $6,502,798 | $2,092,399 |
Lone Star Region Scca Inc Austin, TX | $213,977 | $334,607 |
Lone Star Gcsa Inc Keller, TX | $90,727 | $0 |
Houston Association For Space And Science Education Inc Houston, TX | $40 | $0 |
Heliophysics Research Albuquerque, NM | $166,792 | $0 |
Lone Star Skiers Inc Dallas, TX | $77,875 | $95,759 |
Order Of Eastern Star Of Oklahoma Guthrie, OK | $1,818,482 | $92,668 |
Blue Star Mothers Of America Inc Broken Arrow, OK | $75,033 | $0 |
Blue Star Mothers Of America Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $48,725 | $0 |
Order Of Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation Of Louisiana Gretna, LA | $132,497 | $132,497 |
Oklahoma City Astronomy Club Oklahoma City, OK | $108,716 | $0 |
Blue Star Mothers Of America Inc Albuquerque, NM | $95,633 | $0 |