Astronomers Without Borders Inc.
Astronomers Without Borders Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Astronomers without borders has formed as an organization to further international relationships through networking by assisting in the learning and study of astronomy enhanced through the use of telescopes provided to various small worldwide organizations unable to file for tax exempt status or not having the means to organize. Observing projects brings people together to share activities. We learn about each other and create lasting bonds, regardless of country or culture. It is this bond between people that AWB hopes to foster. A brief message of the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill, and friendship.
About
Astronomers without borders promotes astronomy in the United States and worldwide. Examples of projects are as follows: telescopes to Tanzania brings scarce educational resources to this developing country in East Africa. Global astronomy month (GAM), organized each April, is the world's largest global celebration of astronomy. With a theme of the moon, GAM 2019 brings new ideas and new opportunities, again bringing enthusiasts together worldwide to celebrate astronomers without borders' motto one people, one sky. The big (big impact giving) project allows astronomy clubs and other organizations to raise funds for small but essential needs in existing outreach, education, observing activities, and other astronomy-related projects.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Astronomers without borders has formed as an organization to further international relationships through networking by assisting in the learning and study of astronomy enhanced through the use of telescopes provided to various small worldwide organizations unable to file for tax exempt status or not having the means to organize. observing projects brings people together to share activities. we learn about each other and create lasting bonds, regardless of country or culture. it is this bond between people that awb hopes to foster. a brief message of the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill, and friendship.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Astronomers without borders has formed as an organization to further international relationships through networking by assisting in the learning and study of astronomy enhanced through the use of telescopes provided to various small worldwide organizations unable to file for tax exempt status or not having the means to organize. observing projects brings people together to share activities. we learn about each other and create lasting bonds, regardless of country or culture. it is this bond between people that awb hopes to foster. a brief message of the donation of a telescope can grow into lasting bonds, goodwill, and friendship.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 26500 W AGOURA ROAD, CALABASAS, CA, 91302.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 1 employees reported on their form.
- The non-profit has outstanding loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$24,891.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $16,541 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,292 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.