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
Schwab Charitable Fund	2023-06	Religion Related	$171,600
National Philanthropic Trust	2023-06	Public, Societal Benefit	$110,000
Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust	2023-12	General Support	$60,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Vatican Observatory Foundation

Name	Title	Compensation	Date of data
Br Tom Williams	Treasurer	$0	2023-05-12
Br Guy Consolmagno	/ Treasurer / President	$0	2023-06-30

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

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Data update history

December 25, 2024

Received grants

Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from KLM Foundation

August 26, 2024

Received grants

Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from California Community Foundation

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

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

California AB-488 details

AB 488 status: May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status: Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked: Not revoked
AG Registration Number: CT0233357
FTB Entity ID: None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date: 2025-03-05

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