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EIN 86-0669456

Wiyn Consortium

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
Description
Wiyn Consortium advances astronomical research and education by constructing and operating the Wiyn Observatory, enabling scientists from member parties to obtain observing time. Their programs include constructing and operating a 3.5 meter telescope and operating a 0.9 meter telescope at their location in Tucson, AZ.
Total revenues
$3,637,357
2023
Total expenses
$4,290,921
2023
Total assets
$24,566,970
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Wiyn Consortium

Contruction and operation of astronomical research facility - 3.5 meter telescope.
Operation of 0.9 meter telescope.

Who funds Wiyn Consortium

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyScientific Research and Development for the Wiyn 3.5 Extremely Large Telescope Program$2,349,068

Personnel at Wiyn Consortium

NameTitleCompensation
Jayadev RajagopalExecutive Director - Started 4 and 1 and 20$0
John SalzerTreasurer$0
Verne SmithDirector / President$0
Amy BargerSecretary$0
Eric HooperChair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Wiyn Consortium

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$803,333
Program services$2,777,788
Investment income and dividends$13,801
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$42,435
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,637,357

Form 990s for Wiyn Consortium

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,349,068 from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,245,564 from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchState / 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
wiyn.org/ 
Phone
(520) 318-8000
IRS details
EIN
86-0669456
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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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