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EIN 01-0631470

Gunnison Valley Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Gunnison
State
Colorado
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
Gunnison Valley Observatory aims to establish and operate an observatory that is open to the public and universities via the internet or in person, in order to further education and research in astronomy, with special emphasis on K-12 student education. It provides education in astronomy through telescope time-rental and weekly viewing that is open to the general public for donation only. As the second-largest telescope located in the state, it has been well received by both local residents and tourist visitors.
Total revenues
$19,732
2024
Total expenses
$9,621
2024
Total assets
$80,043
2024
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Gunnison Valley Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$75

Personnel at Gunnison Valley Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Michael BrooksTreasurer$0
Chris Flores-MadisonPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Gunnison Valley Observatory

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,145
Program services$8,305
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$281
Miscellaneous revenues$1
Total revenues$19,732

Form 990s for Gunnison Valley Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-032024-06-18990EZView PDF
2023-032023-08-10990EZView PDF
2022-032022-05-31990EZView PDF
2021-032021-07-20990EZView PDF
2020-032021-04-24990EZView PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
October 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
May 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 13, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Box 762
Gunnison, CO 81230
County
Gunnison County, CO
Website URL
gunnisonvalleyobservatory.org/ 
Phone
(970) 641-2952
IRS details
EIN
01-0631470
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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