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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1746958

FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39236

Financials

$7.7M$9.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$7,696,102$9,428,545-$1,732,443$624,605$2,357,048-$1,732,443
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,695,871
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$231
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,249,923
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$9,249,923
Management and general (functional)
$178,622

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$624,605
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,357,048
Net assets, end of year
-$1,732,443
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,732,443
Gross receipts
$7,696,102
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID LEWISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS RAGLANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TJ TAYLORPRESIDENT &
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMANDA WELLSVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 13925, JACKSON, MS 39236-3925
In care of
% J KANE DITTO
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 13925, Jackson MS 39236
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TJ TAYLOR, 103 KRISTEN CV, MADISON, MS 39110
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
TJ Taylor, 103 Kristen Cv, Madison MS 39110
Signed the 990
TJ TAYLOR, PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN
Phone
(601) 981-4445
Return prepared by
TANN BROWN & RUSS CO PLLC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO (1) EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE SCIENCE OF OUTER SPACE AND ITS EXPLORATION, AS WELL AS RELATED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MATHEMATICS) PRINCIPALS; (2) PROMOTE THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM; AND (3) ADVOCATE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAM AT THE RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM, INCLUDING RAISING FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO (1) EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE SCIENCE OF OUTER SPACE AND ITS EXPLORATION, AS WELL AS RELATED STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MATHEMATICS) PRINCIPALS; (2) PROMOTE THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM; AND (3) ADVOCATE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAM AT THE RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM, INCLUDING RAISING FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
    Expenses $9,249,923 · grants $9,249,923

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1746958
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$624,605
Income (IRS master file)
$7,696,102

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$7,696,102$9,428,545$624,605XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: TJ Taylor
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: TJ Taylor
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-1746958).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC is 88-1746958.
Is FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TJ TAYLOR.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE RUSSELL C DAVIS PLANETARIUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,696,102, expenses of $9,428,545 and total assets of $624,605 at year end.

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