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EIN 77-0616930

Adirondack Public Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Tupper Lake
State
New York
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
Adirondack Public Observatory enhances public awareness and advances the science of astronomy by providing quality educational experiences for people of all ages through the science, technology, and history of astronomy. They integrate with area schools, colleges, and universities while encouraging and supporting amateur astronomers of all generations young and old.
Total revenues
$222,923
2023
Total expenses
$110,495
2023
Total assets
$690,101
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Adirondack Public Observatory

Enhance Public awareness and advance the science of astronomy.integrate with area schools, colleges, and universities.encourage and support amateur astronomers of all generations young and old.

Who funds Adirondack Public Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,450
Hillman Family FoundationsOperating Support$2,000
Infant Jesus of PragueEducational$500

Personnel at Adirondack Public Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Mary Beth JoelOffice Manager$21,885
Mark MoellerTreasurer$0
Alexander CrispoVice President$0
Seth McGowanPresident$0
Sandra StraderSecretary$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Adirondack Public Observatory

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$215,440
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,578
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,905
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$222,923

Form 990s for Adirondack Public Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-08-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122022-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-12-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hillman Family Foundations
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Adirondack Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Robert C and Jane E Holder Foundation
October 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
36 High St 2
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
County
Franklin County, NY
Website URL
adirondackskycenter.org/ 
Phone
(518) 359-3538
IRS details
EIN
77-0616930
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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