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EIN 86-0138043

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,506
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
Description
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy promotes excellence in astronomical research and provides innovative and open resources to enable discovery and excellence in research. Aura unifies the astrophysics communities and promotes public understanding of our universe and the benefits of scientific exploration. It oversees and manages the national optical-infrared Astronomy laboratory (noirlab), the national solar observatory (nso), and the vera c. rubin observatory construction (rubin construction or lsstpo) under agreements with the national science foundation.
Total revenues
$420,912,916
2023
Total expenses
$419,441,241
2023
Total assets
$150,950,841
2023
Num. employees
1,506
2023

Program areas at Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

Aura operated the national science foundation's (nsf) national optical infrared laboratory (noirlab), the national solar observatory (nso), and the vera c. rubin observatory construction (rubin construction or lsstpo) under cooperative agreements with the nsf. Aura also operated the space telescope project (stsci) under an agreement with the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa). The federal agreements are dependent on annual congressional appropriation.

Grants made by Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Regents of the University of California / Office of the PresidentScientific Research on Data From Hubble Space Telescope$2,665,205
GMTO CorporationScientific Research and Development for the Us Extremely Large Telescope Program$2,480,059
Wiyn ConsortiumScientific Research and Development for the Wiyn 3.5 Extremely Large Telescope Program$2,349,068
...and 104 more grants made totalling $33,590,614

Who funds Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Heising Simons FoundationFor Purchase of An Emergency Backup Generator and Related Equipment$73,415
Columbia UniversityResearch$47,543
West Virginia University ResearchResearch$44,507
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara LamChief Financial Officer$292,976
Dana LehrVice President Programs$277,067
Philip PuxleyVice President for Special Projects$278,674
Heidi HammelVice President for Science / Executive Vice President$319,505
Robert BlumOperations Director / Noao - Deputy Director$248,721
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$225,915,061
Program services$194,151,546
Investment income and dividends$651,414
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$196,864
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,969
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$420,912,916

Form 990s for Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-10-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $47,543 from Columbia University
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $73,415 from Heising Simons Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW 1475
Washington, DC 20004
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
aura-astronomy.org/ 
Phone
(202) 483-2101
Facebook page
aura 
Twitter profile
@auradc 
IRS details
EIN
86-0138043
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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