California Association For Research In Astronomy
- Assets
- $63.7m
- Revenue
- $29.6m
- Investments
- $22.6m
- Employees
- 167
- Location
- Kamuela, HI
- Founding
- 08/1992
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 95-3972799
Organization Overview
California Association For Research In Astronomy, operating under the name W M Keck Observatory, is located in Kamuela, HI. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, W M Keck Observatory employed 167 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. W M Keck 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 09/2023, W M Keck Observatory generated $29.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, W M Keck Observatory has awarded 99 individual grants totaling $28,655,681. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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PUBLIC INFORMATION:EACH YEAR, KECK OBSERVATORY SPONSORS DOZENS OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC LECTURES FOR HAWAII ISLAND FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS TO FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE AND ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, THE OBSERVATORY HAS A SUPPORT BASE OF MORE THAN 1,500 DONORS AND A SOCIAL MEDIA SUBSCRIBER FOLLOWING OF OVER 35,000 ASTRONOMY PROFESSIONALS AND ENTHUSIASTS.
RESEARCH:KECK OBSERVATORY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr George Blumenthal Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr B Thomas Soifer Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Michael Brown Board Member - Departed 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Katherine Newman Board Member - Since Jan 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Fiona Harrison Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Chris Martin Board Member - Since May 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Maunakea Shared Services Summit Support Services And Lodging | 9/29/23 | $651,650 |
Microgate Srl Rtc Design And Support | 9/29/23 | $160,582 |
Paakai Communications Llc External And Government Relations Consul | 9/29/23 | $134,244 |
Basis Diagnostics Inc Covid Testing Supplies And Administratio | 9/29/23 | $100,555 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,431,137 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,461,885 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,113 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,893,022 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,975,982 |
| Investment income | $536,445 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,485 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $181,211 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,589,145 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,723,499 |
| 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. | $2,127,805 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $963,539 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,975,737 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,038,265 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,432,777 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,107,661 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $105,372 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,707 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,887 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,037,648 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,547 |
| Office expenses | $200,350 |
| Information technology | $443,792 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,744,062 |
| Travel | $737,953 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $213,443 |
| Interest | $50,000 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,784,265 |
| Insurance | $91,157 |
| All other expenses | -$4,432,982 |
| Total functional expenses | $44,659,977 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,052 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,591,378 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $855,524 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $113,431 |
| 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 | $1,230,093 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,343,581 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $22,562,205 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $63,697,264 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,880,743 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,380,743 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,956,947 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,359,574 |
| 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 | $63,697,264 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Association For Research In Astronomy has awarded $4,723,499 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: AWARD OF $81,041 FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE NIRC-2 DETECTOR; AWARD OF $213,284 FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE DEIMOS DETECTOR; SUB-AWARD OF $245,572 UNDER THE HEISING-SIMONS FOUNDATION FUNDED PRIME AWARD DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION OF A LASER FREQUENCY COMB; SUB-AWARD OF $564,385 UNDER THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION FUNDED PRIME AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH RESOLUTION INFRARED SPECTROGRAPH FOR EXOPLANET CHARACTERIZATION; SUB-AWARD OF $780,867 UNDER THE MT CUBA AND MOORE FOUNDATION FUNDED AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT THE KECK COSMIC WEB IMAGER REIONIZATION MAPPER; SUB-AWARD OF $120,000 UNDER THE SCOTT FOUNDATION FUNDED AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KECK PLANET FINDER SOLAR CALIBRATOR; AWARD OF $90,768 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KECK PLANET FINDER. | $2,095,917 |
UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR NEW INSTRUMENT DESIGN STUDIES, INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PROPOSALS, AND OTHER PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE OBSERVATORY'S SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY. | $180,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA PURPOSE: AWARD FOR UPGRADE OF NIRC-2 PRECISION CALIBRATION UNIT. | $10,384 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY PURPOSE: AWARD OF $15,575 FOR UPGRADE OF NIRC-2 PRECISION CALIBRATION UNIT; AWARD OF $81,618 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KECK PLANET FINDER; SUB-AWARD OF $30,942 UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS. | $128,135 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD OF $160,405 UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS; SUB-AWARD OF $366,521 UNDER THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION FUNDED PRIME AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH RESOLUTION INFRARED SPECTROGRAPH FOR EXOPLANET CHARACTERIZATION; SUB-AWARD OF $46,982 UNDER THE HEISING-SIMONS FOUNDATION FUNDED PRIME AWARD DEVELOPMENT AND FABRICATION OF A LASER FREQUENCY COMB. | $573,908 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION FUNDED PRIME AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH RESOLUTION INFRARED SPECTROGRAPH FOR EXOPLANET CHARACTERIZATION. | $158,453 |