1. Directory
  2. Kansas
  3. Wichita
  4. Lake Afton Public Observatory
EIN 48-0897348

Lake Afton Public Observatory

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Wichita
State
Kansas
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
Conduct astronomy education programs during weekends and special astronomical events. Conducted 18 programs for 3,028 people.
Total revenues
n/a
Total expenses
n/a
Total assets
n/a
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Lake Afton Public Observatory

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$126

Personnel at Lake Afton Public Observatory

NameTitleCompensation
Fred GassertPresident
Harold HendersonDirector$0

Financials for Lake Afton Public Observatory

RevenuesFYE 06/2016
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,636
Program services$13,052
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$628
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$24,316

Form 990s for Lake Afton Public Observatory

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024n/a990-N (e-Postcard)
2016-062017-01-05990EZView PDF
2015-062015-11-13990EZView PDF
2014-062015-03-02990EZView PDF
2013-062014-03-04990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
September 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
October 1, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2021
April 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2020
March 7, 2020
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationse-Postcard filerAccepts online donations
General information
Address
220 N Wood Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
lakeafton.com/ 
IRS details
EIN
48-0897348
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-N / Postcard
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Lake Afton Public Observatory has new information, or want to find more organizations like Lake Afton Public Observatory?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2025 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy