California Association For Research In Astronomy

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 09/2021, W M Keck Observatory employed 160 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 09/2021, W M Keck Observatory generated $25.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 6 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 71 individual grants totaling $20,476,134. 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.

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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. THE OBSERVATORY WELCOMES VISITORS TO ITS HEADQUARTERS FACILITY IN KAMUELA.


RESEARCH:KECK OBSERVATORY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Maunakea Observatory Support
Summit Support Services And Lodging
$514,497
Omp Inc
Design And Fabrication Of Laser Guide St
$329,500
Toptica Projects Gmbh
Laser Design, Fabrication, And Support
$116,449
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,076,263
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,129,220
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,384
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,205,483
Total Program Service Revenue$20,904,326
Investment income $290,347
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $216
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $43,951
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $25,670,237

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, California Association For Research In Astronomy has awarded $4,128,623 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY

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Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: AWARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KECK PLANET FINDER.

$1,910,751

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED NSF AST-142980 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT THE KECK COSMIC WEB IMAGER REIONIZATION MAPPER.

$1,124,811

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ

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Santa Cruz, CA

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED NSF AST-142980 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT THE KECK COSMIC WEB IMAGER REIONIZATION MAPPER.

$418,902

UC SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION

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Santa Cruz, CA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR NEW INSTRUMENT DESIGN STUDIES, INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PROPOSALS, AND OTHER PROPOSALS TO IMPROVE THE OBSERVATORYS SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY.

$163,902

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY

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Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS

$162,038

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD UNDER THE FEDERALLY FUNDED AST-1836016 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROPHYSICS ENABLED BY KECK ALL SKY PRECISION ADAPTIVE OPTICS

$160,526
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that California Association For Research In Astronomy has recieved totaling $331,307.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Heising-Simons Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: FOR THE DIVERSITY POSTDOC FOR HIGH CONTRAST IMAGING

$206,152
Schlinger Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$50,000
William M Keck Jr Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$50,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$155
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