EIN 95-3972799

W M Keck Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
157
City
Kamuela
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
W M Keck Observatory, dedicated to astronomical research round the clock, features advanced instrumentation and is one of the most sought-after resources in planetary and astronomical science. Additionally, it sponsors several education programs and public lectures annually to cultivate a greater appreciation for science among Hawaiian families, educators, and students.
Also known as...
California Association for Research in Astronomy
Total revenues
$28,518,344
2022
Total expenses
$29,041,238
2022
Total assets
$76,552,850
2022
Num. employees
157
2022

Program areas at W M Keck Observatory

Research:keck Observatory's activities include submitting grant proposals to carry out specific Research projects.
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.

Grants made by W M Keck Observatory

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyAward for the Development of the Keck Planet Finder.$842,646
Uc Santa Cruz FoundationAssistance for New Instrument Design Studies, Instrument Upgrade Proposals, and Other Proposals To Improve the Observatory's Scientific Productivity.$602,000
Regents of the University of CaliforniaSub-Award Under the Federally Funded NSF Ast-142980 for the Development of the Astronomical Instrument the Keck Cosmic Web Imager Reionization Mapper.$375,591
...and 15 more grants made

Who funds W M Keck Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support High-Resolution Infrared Spectrograph for Exoplanet Characterization (Hispec) at the Keck Observatory Through Its Preliminary Design.$1,448,994
Heising Simons FoundationFor the Development and Fabrication of A Laser Frequency Comb for the W. M. Keck Observatory$175,000
Heising Simons FoundationFor the Keck Planet Finder Solar Calibrator$150,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at W M Keck Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Margarita ScheffelObservatory Chief Financial Officer$225,911
Peter WizinowichChief of Technical Development / Optics Engineering Manager$228,580
Ed HarrisChief Development Officer$218,608
John O'MearaChief Scientist$239,611
Dennis McBridePrincipal Engineer$198,562
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for W M Keck Observatory

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,704,964
Program services$22,325,405
Investment income and dividends$222,923
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,800
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$263,252
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$28,518,344

Form 990s for W M Keck Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-08990View PDF
2021-092022-08-11990View PDF
2020-092021-08-06990View PDF
2019-092020-10-09990View PDF
2018-092019-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Associated UniversitiesWashington, DC$122,153,645
Materials Research SocietyWarrendale, PA$10,482,690
American Physical SocietyCollege Park, MD$71,212,099
Seti InstituteMountain View, CA$28,045,270
Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL)Dauphin Island, AL$25,007,906
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA$22,610,379
Tall Timbers ResearchTallahassee, FL$17,330,855
Ohio Aerospace InstituteBrookpark, OH$8,780,189
Creative Commons CorporationMountain View, CA$7,655,908
Space Science InstituteBoulder, CO$11,854,921
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
65-1120 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
County
Hawaii County, HI
Website URL
keckobservatory.org/ 
Phone
(808) 885-7887
Facebook page
KeckObservatory 
IRS details
EIN
95-3972799
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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