Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1987, with $1,515,881 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2017 E Lee St, Tucson, AZ, 85719 EIN 86-0559994 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.0M
Net assets
$4.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · +32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation: 46 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2017 E Lee St, Tucson, AZ, 85719
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Unknown
- Subcategory
- Unknown — other (Z9x)
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $725K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $337KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
31.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$337K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,515,881▼5.1% | $1,032,520▲13.5% | $3,971,807▲8.1% | $4,308,716▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,597,991▲84.8% | $910,014▲21.1% | $3,675,779▲4.1% | $3,718,122▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $864,605▲14.0% | $751,259▼1.2% | $3,531,447▲4.5% | $3,618,822▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $758,757▲23.3% | $760,575▼6.7% | $3,380,832▲5.1% | $3,447,425▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $615,229▲4.6% | $815,406▼0.1% | $3,217,230▲2.0% | $3,230,540▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $588,195▼24.5% | $816,241▼4.3% | $3,153,703▼13.0% | $3,193,987▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $779,135▲45.7% | $852,633▼9.0% | $3,626,203▼0.6% | $3,653,397▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $534,931▼20.6% | $936,734▲19.0% | $3,647,266▼8.5% | $3,703,591▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $673,314▼17.0% | $787,174▼9.3% | $3,985,353▼5.8% | $4,226,050▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $810,817▲11.9% | $868,054▲13.2% | $4,232,146▼4.9% | $4,254,706▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $724,860 | $766,862 | $4,448,820 | $4,562,538 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $997K total
18 grants to Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation totaling $997K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0559994, based in Tucson, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation's EIN?
- Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0559994.
- How much revenue does Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation report?
- Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation reported $1,515,881 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vatican Observatory Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation (EIN 86-0559994) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.