Program areas at Springfield Telescope Makers
Stellafane Convention is an annual forum featuring exhibits of telescopes made by attendees, lectures on the science and technology of telescopes, and a judged competition for the title of "Best Optical & Mechanical Telescope", as well as discussion of the latest innovations in the field of telescope making. The Stellafane Convention occurs nearest to the new moon at the end of July.
Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc. operates a museum of amateur telescope making, which is open to the general public and is located in Springfield, Vermont. The museum preserves and displays telescopes and related objects that are of historical significance.
Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc. conducts an annual educational forum on practical optical and mechanical fabrication techniques, by an experienced telescope makers. Attendees learn the accumulated knowledge of hand crafting telescopes, thereby allowing attendees to make usable telescopes for their own purposes, as well as preserving and extending the knowledge of practical fabrication of precision optics and mechanics.
Who funds Springfield Telescope Makers
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Springfield Telescope Makers
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Glenn Jackson | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-03-29 |
| Terri Simoni | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Mike Hayes | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Cecilia Detrich | President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Rick Hunter | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Springfield Telescope Makers
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $16,491 | $31,400 | -47.5% |
| Program services | $79,043 | $45,858 | 72.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,074 | $707 | 334.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $2,022 | $4,149 | -51.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $1,813 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $100,630 | $83,927 | 19.9% |
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Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 601
- Springfield, VT 05156
- County
- Windsor County, VT
- Website URL
- stellafane.org/Â
- Phone
- (802) 885-3779
IRS details
- EIN
- 22-2582956
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1927
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A57: Science and Technology Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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