Dark Skies Paonia is located in Paonia, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dark Skies Paonia 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, Dark Skies Paonia generated $7.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 77.9% per year over the past 4 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - SKY VIEWING EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED AT LEAST 5 TIMES A YEAR ARE FREE AND A MEANS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NIGHT SKY ASTRONOMY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUR NIGHT SKIES DARK. WE PARTNERED WITH THE LEARNING COUNCIL A LOCAL NON-PROFIT THAT FOCUSES ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND YOUTH EDUCATION.
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT TOWN EVENTS INCLUDING HESTIVAL FESTIVAL A 3 DAY EVENT WHICH HOSTS HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS MUSIC AND CAMPING. DARK SKIES PAONIA HELD A ONE NIGHT SKY VIEWING EVENT WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS COULD VIEW THE PLANETS AND LEARN ABOUT ASTRONOMY AND IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUR NIGHT SKIES DARK FOR OUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marilyn Howe President | 1 | $0 | |
Aaron Watson Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
David Knutson Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,435 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,435 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $633 |
Other expenses | $4,456 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $5,089 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $5,089 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,892 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,892 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |