Oregon Star Party Inc is located in Forest Grove, OR. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Star Party 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 10/2023, Oregon Star Party Inc generated $56.6k 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 (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.1k during the year ending 10/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 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
WE HOLD AN ANNUAL EVENT IN CENTRAL OREGON EAST OF PRINEVILLE, OR. THIS EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS TO GATHER IN A DARK SITE LOCATION. WITH INCREASING AMOUNTS OF LIGHT POLLUTION, IT IS BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE THE NIGHT SKY. MOST METROPOLITAN AREAS HAVE SO MUCH LIGHT POLLUTION THAT THIS TYPE OF OBSERVING IS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE ARE DAYTIME ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SPEAKERS, TELESCOPE WALKABOUTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS THE MAIN ACTIVITY OF OBSERVING THROUGH SOME TYPE OF ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT. WE OPERATE UNDER A US FOREST SERVICE PERMIT ON TOTALLY UNIMPROVED LANDS. WE BRING IN 100% OF ALL FACILITIES SUCH AS OUR ACTIVITIES TENT, REGISTRATION TENT, SHOWER FACILITIES, PORTABLE TOILETS. THIS YEAR HAD 439 REGISTRATION FROM ALL OVER THE PACIFIC NW AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chuck Dethloff President | 1 | $0 | |
Judy Dethloff Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Steve Weiler Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Duncan Kitchin Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,818 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $54,780 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $4 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $56,602 |
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 | $23,187 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $30,881 |
Total expenses | $54,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $34,121 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,121 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $34,121 |