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American Association of Variable Star Observers

American Association of Variable Star Observers

Cambridge, MA 02138
Tax ID04-2164402

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About this organization

Revenue

$110,788

Expenses

$993,319

Website

aavso.org

Mission

To promote, collaborate in and facilitate the sharing of information relating to variable stars, astronomical observations, research and data collection

About

Research and education, data base access and maintenance, data collection, archive support and maintenance

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To promote, collaborate in and, facilitate the sharing of information relating to variable type star astronomical observation, research and data collection”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To promote, collaborate in and facilitate the sharing of information relating to variable stars, astronomical observations, research and data collection”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 49 BAY STATE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 6 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$882,531.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1911.
  • The organization pays $559,747 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $25,973 in fundraising expenses.