Daffy

Sign InGet Started
Sign InGet Started

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Rosman, NC 28772
Tax ID56-2108640

Want to make a donation using Daffy?

Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.

Payment method

Frequency

Amount

$USD
Daffy covers all ACH transaction fees so 100% of your donation goes to your favorite charities.

Do you work for Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute? Learn more here.

About this organization

Revenue

$1,647,179

Expenses

$1,848,922

Website

pari.edu

Mission

PARI is a public not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing hands-on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.

About

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is established to promote the teaching of astronomy and provide an astronomical observatory and study site for education and research by colleges, universities, and elementary, middle, and high schools, and for the promotion of the sciences to support these activities. In addition, relationships are developed with universities, both locally and nationally, such as the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina - Asheville, and others. In addition, the organization has implemented a variety of space camp options, which include astronomy, science, and robotics providing an array of learning experiences, from astronomy, physics, and astrobiology, with the same equipment used by NASA, to simulate space missions that teach leadership, teamwork, and STEM principles. Other camp offerings include experience in robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, cryptography and secret messaging, computational thinking, and 3D design and printing.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Pari is a public not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing hands- on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in science, technology, engineering and math (stem) disciplines.”.

When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Pari is a public not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing hands- on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in science, technology, engineering and math (stem) disciplines.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is NC, as per legal records.
  • The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 1 PARI DRIVE, ROSMAN, NC, 28772.
  • According to the non-profit's form, they have 14 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
  • The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$201,743.
  • The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1998.
  • 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 $601,106 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $8,476 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.

Additional Non-Profits in the area

By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.