EIN 86-0559994

Vatican Observatory Foundation

Name: Vatican Observatory Foundation financials for 2023
Creator: Cause IQ
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

IRS 501(c) type

501(c)(3)

Num. employees

City

Tucson

State

Arizona

Year formed

1986

Most recent tax filings

2023-06-01

NTEE code, primary

U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services

Description

The Vatican Observatory Foundation facilitates and promotes scientific research of the heavens through support of the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and educational initiatives, bringing together scientists, philanthropists and the Catholic Church. The foundation operates telescope and observatory facilities in conjunction with the University of Arizona, Steward Observatory for scientific and educational purposes.

Total revenues

$1,597,991

2023

Total expenses

$910,014

2023

Total assets

$3,718,122

2023

Num. employees

2023

Program areas at Vatican Observatory Foundation

The foundation operates telescope and observatory facilities in conjunction with the University of Arizona, Steward Observatory for scientific and educational purposes.

Who funds Vatican Observatory Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits

Grantmaker	Grantmaker tax period	Description	Amount
California Community Foundation	2023-06	Education	$250,000
Schwab Charitable Fund	2023-06	Religion Related	$171,600
National Philanthropic Trust	2023-06	Public, Societal Benefit	$110,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Vatican Observatory Foundation

Name	Title	Compensation	Date of data
John M Lally	Treasurer	$0	2024-05-13
Br Guy Consolmagno	/ Treasurer / President	$0	2023-06-30
Paul M Pohl	Chairman of the Board / Director	$0	2023-06-30
Christopher Corbally	Secretary	$0	2023-06-30
Paul R Mueller	Vice President / Director	$0	2022-06-30
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Vatican Observatory Foundation

Revenues	FYE 06/2023	FYE 06/2022	% Change
Total grants, contributions, etc.	$1,488,165	$539,394	175.9%
Program services	$53,656	$113,355	-52.7%
Investment income and dividends	$49,785	$57,985	-14.1%
Tax-exempt bond proceeds	$0	$0	-
Royalty revenue	$0	$0	-
Net rental income	$0	$0	-
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets	$6,075	$153,028	-96%
Net income from fundraising events	$0	$0	-
Net income from gaming activities	$0	$0	-
Net income from sales of inventory	$310	$843	-63.2%
Miscellaneous revenues	$0	$0	-
Total revenues	$1,597,991	$864,605	84.8%

Form 990s for Vatican Observatory Foundation

Fiscal year ending	Date received by IRS	Form	PDF link
2023-06	2024-05-13	990	View PDF
2022-06	2023-05-12	990	View PDF
2021-12	2022-11-11	990	View PDF
2020-12	2021-11-15	990	View PDF
2019-12	2020-12-03	990	View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Vatican Observatory Foundation

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Washington Aerospace Scholars Foundation	501(c)(3)	Seattle, WA	$488,229
South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation	501(c)(3)	Aiken, SC	$2,079,433
Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation	501(c)(3)	Bear, DE	$2,278,636
The Explorers Club	501(c)(3)	New York, NY	$5,352,688
The Aldrin Family Foundation	501(c)(3)	Melbourne, FL	$637,245
National Association of Geoscience Teachers	501(c)(3)	Northfield, MN	$527,412
Aspen Center for Physics	501(c)(3)	Aspen, CO	$2,793,154
Fresh Arts	501(c)(3)	Houston, TX	$1,014,473
Society for Imaging Science and Technology	501(c)(3)	Springfield, VA	$1,003,564
Society of Economic Geologists	501(c)(3)	Littleton, CO	$3,110,758

Data update history

July 14, 2024

Updated personnel

Identified 3 new personnel

July 8, 2024

Posted financials

Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023

May 18, 2024

Received grants

Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust

December 30, 2023

Received grants

Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $14,265 from John Templeton Foundation

August 19, 2023

Received grants

Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $510,000 from The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta

Nonprofit Types

Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities

Issues

Science and technologyDiseases and disorders

Characteristics

Conducts researchState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations

General information

Address: 2017 E Lee St; Tucson, AZ 85719
Metro area: Tucson, AZ
County: Pima County, AZ
Website URL: vaticanobservatory.org/
Phone: (520) 795-1694

IRS details

EIN: 86-0559994
Fiscal year end: June
Taxreturn type: Form 990
Year formed: 1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78): Yes

Categorization

NTEE code, primary: U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary: 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status: Central organization

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