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EIN 84-1475282

Dark Skies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Westcliffe
State
Colorado
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
Dark Skies preserves the natural dark skies of Custer County. They provide educational seminars at the observatory and other venues to encourage the use of dark-sky-friendly lighting and promote interest in astronomy. Their programs also include equipping and maintaining a public observatory in Bluff Park, in cooperation with the Town of Westcliffe, where visitors can explore the wonders of the universe.
Total revenues
$39,238
2023
Total expenses
$34,522
2023
Total assets
$88,648
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Dark Skies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wet MTN Valley Community FoundationNatural Sky Preservation$18,817
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$51

Personnel at Dark Skies

NameTitleCompensation
Susan Sam FrostmanTreasurer$0

Financials for Dark Skies

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$33,533
Program services$3,955
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$1,750
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$39,238

Form 990s for Dark Skies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-29990EZView PDF
2022-122023-05-09990EZView PDF
2021-122022-05-10990EZView PDF
2020-122021-05-12990EZView PDF
2019-122020-08-25990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,685 from Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 634
Westcliffe, CO 81252
County
Custer County, CO
Website URL
darkskiescolorado.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
84-1475282
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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