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EIN 77-0132297

Mount Wilson Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Pasadena
State
California
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Mount Wilson Institute provides access to the facilities of Mount Wilson observatory to visiting scientists, educators and the General public while servicing, maintaining and upgrading the overall facilities of the observatory.
Total revenues
$1,278,483
2023
Total expenses
$828,510
2023
Total assets
$3,667,301
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Mount Wilson Institute

Providing access to the facilities of the Mount Wilson observatory to visiting scientists, educators and general public while servicing, maintaining and upgrading the overall facilities of the observatory.

Who funds Mount Wilson Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris FoundationMount Wilson Observatory Stem Programs$75,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$8,425
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$5,194
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Mount Wilson Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Samuel D. HaleChief Executive Officer and Board Chairman$0
Dan KohneChief Operating Officer$0
Thomas MeneghiniExecutive Director
Timothy ThompsonScience Director$0
Catherine L. HaightBoard Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Mount Wilson Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$339,654
Program services$470,214
Investment income and dividends$54,369
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$149,100
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$16,085
Net income from fundraising events$58,538
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$88,332
Miscellaneous revenues$102,191
Total revenues$1,278,483

Form 990s for Mount Wilson Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-05990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Research centersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
75 S Grand
Pasadena, CA 91105
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
mtwilson.edu/ 
Phone
(805) 901-6591
IRS details
EIN
77-0132297
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
064067
FTB Entity ID
1366643
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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