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EIN 86-0944542

Soar Consortium

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
Description
Soar Consortium advances astronomical research and education by constructing and operating the Soar Telescope, a 4.2 meter telescope in Tucson, AZ. Its mission focuses on scientific research in astronomy through the operation of an astronomical research facility.
Total revenues
$3,219,134
2023
Total expenses
$4,261,472
2023
Total assets
$22,872,205
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Soar Consortium

Operation of astronomical research facility- 4.1 meter telescope.

Who funds Soar Consortium

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyScientific Research and Development for the Soar Telescope Facility$971,852

Personnel at Soar Consortium

NameTitleCompensation
Jonathan EliasExecutive Director$181,874
Stephen E ZepfPresident$0
Nicole van der BliekTreasurer$0
Marcela UrquietaSecretary$0
J Christopher ClemensVice President$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Soar Consortium

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,002,696
Program services$2,125,735
Investment income and dividends$27,611
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$63,092
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,219,134

Form 990s for Soar Consortium

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-09-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $971,852 from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 11, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $943,547 from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 26732
Tucson, AZ 85726
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Pima County, AZ
Website URL
noirlab.edu/science/observing-noirlab/observing-ctio/observing-soar 
Phone
(520) 318-8000
IRS details
EIN
86-0944542
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
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
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