EIN 22-2517414

Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center monitors weather since 1885 and educates about atmospheric science, history, and STEM topics through outdoor and online programs.
Total revenues
$526,384
2022
Total expenses
$391,688
2022
Total assets
$388,902
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

The Organization observes and records the weather for current and future generations.
The Organization revised their membership programs to include expanded access to the Observatory when the building reopens. Members also receive communication from the Organization and access to purchase books, Observatory souvenirs, educational toys and science kits. Members have also been granted a special tour of the Observatory, volunteer opportunities and internships.
Due to the observation buidling being temporarily closed to the public, the Organization had to modify many of their educational programs. In person programs were performed outdoors and the online. The Organization did a series of online and outdoor programs on weather events, tours of the Observatory from the outside and interviews with authors, meteorologists and other scientists. The Organization participated in the Southern New England Weather Conference which is cohosted with the National Weather Service.

Who funds Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Yawkey Foundation IINature & Wildlife Programs for Conservation, Protection & Education$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,950
Thomas &esther Flanagan Charitable TrustGeneral$500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Michael IaconoChief Scientist
Benjamin TurnerChief Observer
Robert SkillingChief Observer Emeritus
Charles OrloffExecutive Director$60,000
Don McCaslandProgram Director
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$398,408
Program services$110,874
Investment income and dividends$104
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$16,998
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$526,384

Form 990s for Blue Hill Observatory Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-082023-07-17990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-15990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
2018-082019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Yawkey Foundation II
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Yawkey Foundation II
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 187
Readville, MA 02137
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
bluehill.org/ 
Phone
(617) 696-0562
IRS details
EIN
22-2517414
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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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