Nonprofit · EIN 91-6058371
SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $75,163 | $22,093 | $53,070 | $129,259 | $0 | $129,259 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,203
- Membership dues
- $17,859
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$899
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $500
- Occupancy
- $10,850
- Other expenses
- $10,743
- Program services (functional)
- $11,377
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $76,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $129,259
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $129,259
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,471
- Land and buildings
- $77,788
- Gross receipts
- $86,608
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN SPURGEON | PRESIDENT & WEBMASTER | 168 | $0 |
| KEITH KRUMB | VICE PRESIDENT OF ACTIVITIES | 168 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRICKS | VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP | 168 | $0 |
| CATIE CHARNOCK | VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLICITY | 168 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL KAYA | SECRETARY | 168 | $0 |
| STEPHEN VAN ROMPAEY | TREASURER (OLD) | 148 | $0 |
| LIZ THORN | TREASURER (NEW) | 20 | $0 |
| BOB MULFORD | VICE PRESIDENT OF EQUIPMENT | 168 | $0 |
| WENDY FROGGATT | VICE PRESIDENT OF OUTREACH | 168 | $0 |
| DAVID HOOVER | ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE COORDINATOR | 168 | $0 |
| MATT DAHL | ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP | 168 | $0 |
| AARON YOON | BIPOC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP | 168 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 31746, SEATTLE, WA 98103-1746
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 31746, Seattle WA 98117
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Alan Spurgeon, 7508 192nd Ave E, Bonney Lake WA 98391
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Liz Thorn, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 303-8848
- Website
- WWW.SEATTLEASTRO.ORG
Mission
ASTRONOMY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- MAINTAINING DARK SKY SITE IN GOLDENDALE, WA. DARK SKY SITE IS DEDICATED FOR USE BY MEMBERS (EST. 500+) TO OBSERVE THE NIGHT SKIES AWAY FROM LIGHT POLLUTION AND FOR HOSTING OUTREACH EVENTS.Expenses $6,777
- HOSTING REGULAR MONTHLY STAR PARTIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AROUND SEATTLE AND HOSTING MONTHLY MEETUPS FOR MEMBERS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS. BENIFITS MEMBERS (EST. 500+) AND THE PUBLIC.Expenses $3,709
- PROVIDING FREE TELESCOPE EQUIPMENT LOANS FOR MEMBERS (EST. 500+) RANGING FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED EQUIPMENT.Expenses $891
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-6058371
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $129,259
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $75,163 | $22,093 | $129,259 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Alan Spurgeon | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Aaron Yoon | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Aaron Yoon | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: John McLaren | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 91-6058371).
Questions about SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC is 91-6058371.
- Is SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 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 SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 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 SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Alan Spurgeon.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $75,163, expenses of $22,093 and total assets of $129,259 at year end.
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