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EIN 36-3642951

Planetary Studies Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Galena
State
Illinois
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
The Planetary Studies Foundation focuses on science education and meteorite research, with research scientists classifying and recovering new meteorites from around the world. Their efforts are reported annually at scientific conferences. The foundation also provides educational programs for community groups, the general public, and school grades K through 12 through their "Science in Our Changing World" program. Additionally, they support three astronomical observatories and partner with The Putnam Museum and Science Center in Dav. The foundation is located in Galena, IL.
Total revenues
$28,720
2023
Total expenses
$32,410
2023
Total assets
$464,598
2023
Num. employees
0
2017

Personnel at Planetary Studies Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Paul SipieraPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Diane M SipieraExecutive Director and Education Specialist$0

Financials for Planetary Studies Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,845
Program services$0
Membership dues$1,530
Investment income and dividends$9,875
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$28,720

Form 990s for Planetary Studies Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-02-23990EZView PDF
2022-122023-05-01990EZView PDF
2020-122021-04-23990EZView PDF
2019-122021-04-26990EZView PDF
2018-122019-08-28990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
July 3, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 18, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
10 Winterwood LN Unit B
Galena, IL 61036
County
Jo Daviess County, IL
Website URL
planets.org/ 
Phone
(815) 858-2014
IRS details
EIN
36-3642951
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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