Cincinnati Observatory Center
Cincinnati Observatory Center
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Cincinnati Observatory Center (the Observatory) will be to maintain the integrity and heritage of a historic 19th century observatory while promoting the study and practice of 21st century astronomy and science. Our vision is to be a primary resource in furthering astronomy and science education through programming: *For K-12 schools and the public on and off our campus *For universities and classes for teacher professional development *To promote the rich history of the Observatory *To strengthen our connection to allied STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) organizations
About
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH - The Observatory provides hands-on learning opportunities in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines aligned with OH, KY & IN K-12 curriculum standards. We offer a variety of standard and customized programs which center around the definition of science, inquiry, the scientific method, critical thinking and problem solving. In 2018, we continued our expanded after-school and summer programs for underserved schools. We provided 283 programs for 84 different schools, serving 11,250 students, 47% of which are underserved. Grade 3-5 programs directly align with state standards, while other elementary and middle school levels show the valuable multi-disciplinary connection of astronomy and space science content with other areas of the student's study. Grade 9-12 programming connects to their physics curriculum. In addition, we hosted almost 700 girl and boy scouts and offered teachers numerous professional development opportunities.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Our mission is to maintain the integrity and heritage of a historic 19th century observatory while promoting the study and practice of 21st century astronomy and science. our vision is to be a primary resource in furthering astronomy and science education through programming: 1) for k-12 schools and the public on and off our campus; 2) for universities and classes for teacher professional development; 3) to promote the rich history of the observatory; and 4) to strengthen our connection to allied stem (science, technology, engineering, and math) organizations.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Our mission is to maintain the integrity and heritage of a historic 19th century observatory while promoting the study and practice of 21st century astronomy and science.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is OH.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, OH, 45208.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 8 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $901,636.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $362,635 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $72,268 in fundraising expenses.