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EIN 47-0877393

Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Glen Ellen
State
California
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Valley of the Moon Observatory Association provides free or low cost access to an astronomical observatory and educational programs about science and astronomy for students, the public, and in support of educators. Programs during the day include solar astronomy, radio astronomy, guided hikes on planet walk. At night, visitors can observe the night sky through large telescopes, small telescopes, binoculars and naked eye while attending lectures on what will be viewed aimed.
Total revenues
$170,013
2023
Total expenses
$149,173
2023
Total assets
$191,248
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

Programs during the day (solar astronomy, radio astronomy, guided hikes on planet walk) and at night, observing the night sky through large telescopes, small telescopes, binoculars and naked eye. These programs include lectures on what will be viewed aimed at the general public and/or private small groups and/or classroom programs and taking into consideration the wide range of ages usually attending.

Who funds Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation Sonoma CountyFor General Operating Support Or Greatest Need$10,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$6,192
The Lipman Family FoundationTo Promote Education About Science and Astronomy$2,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

NameTitleCompensation
Stephanie DerammelaereExecutive Director$76,667
Lindsay MuscoDirector$0
Chris CablePast Executive Director$50,000
George LoyerVice President$0
Eric McHenryPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$70,495
Program services$89,290
Investment income and dividends$3,188
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,275
Net income from fundraising events$2,777
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,988
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$170,013

Form 990s for Valley of the Moon Observatory Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-07-12990EZView PDF
2021-122022-05-12990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF

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Data update history
July 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,192 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Community Foundation Sonoma County
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 898
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
rfo.org/ 
Phone
(707) 833-6979
IRS details
EIN
47-0877393
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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