EIN 56-2390650

LSST

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
State
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
LSST, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Tucson, AZ, leads the LSST project and advances astronomy and physics. Its mission is to enable LSST science through research and education while positioning a diverse community of researchers for groundbreaking discoveries through innovative programs and funding opportunities. Additionally, LSST, Inc. collaborates with the Rubin Observatory construction project.
Total revenues
$2,964,702
2023
Total expenses
$2,488,688
2023
Total assets
$7,377,468
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at LSST

The templeton program funds outstanding early-career researchers who aspire not only to conduct their own cutting-edge scientific research but also to contribute to the program's lasting legacy by building networks, learning and sharing skills, and cultivating practices that enable science with big data. The catalyst fellowship aims to realize the full potential of the rubin observatory's legacy survey of space and time (LSST), through new discoveries and by creating exceptional opportunities for astrophysics and social science researchers, including those from traditionally under-represented groups and institutions.
Summer student program
Heising-simons foundation inclusive collaboration - dei design
801 heising-simons foundation:hsf icecube neutrino childcare support pilot

Grants made by LSST

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Washington State UniversityTempleton Foundation$136,228
Rutgers University FoundationTempleton Foundation$127,894
University of PittsburghSchmidt - Linccubator$127,000
...and 12 more grants made

Who funds LSST

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Templeton FoundationEstablishing A Templeton LSST Early-Career Research Fellowship$1,054,740
Heising Simons FoundationFor Inclusive Participation in Astrophysics With LSST$262,616
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationAn Open, Scalable System for Science With the LSST$25,000

Personnel at LSST

NameTitleCompensation
Beth Willman LefkonChief Executive Officer$232,092
Jennifer Jeno Sokoloski LinccLincc Director
Dana ParksBusiness and Finance Manager
Andrew SturnerProject Manager
Michael Wood-VaseyChair of the Board$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for LSST

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,238,647
Program services$629,920
Investment income and dividends$96,135
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,964,702

Form 990s for LSST

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-12-16990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like LSST

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Soar ConsortiumTucson, AZ$3,219,134
Universities Research AssociationWashington, DC$5,770,537
Radiant EarthWashington, DC$2,507,797
Wiyn ConsortiumTucson, AZ$3,637,357
Prince William Sound Science & Technology InstituteCordova, AK$9,909,544
Earth & Space Research (ESR)Seattle, WA$1,275,961
Ohio Aerospace InstituteBrookpark, OH$8,330,588
Space Science InstituteBoulder, CO$9,212,731
Theiss ResearchLa Jolla, CA$2,731,845
Northeast Radio Observatory CorporationCambridge, MA$2,499,688
Data update history
December 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $262,616 from Heising Simons Foundation
September 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,845,126 from John Templeton Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsConducts researchPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
933 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Pima County, AZ
Website URL
lsstdiscoveryalliance.org/ 
Phone
(520) 318-8149
IRS details
EIN
56-2390650
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0289266
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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