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The International Dark Sky Association, Inc.
The International Dark Sky Association, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting.
About
IDA's three largest programs are conservation, advocacy, and lighting practices. In 2018, IDA designated its 100th international dark sky place, conserving a total of more than 21 million acres of natural darkness. Through tools and training, we supported our network of advocates - active in 24 U.S. states and 19 countries - to combat light pollution in their communities. Our lighting practices program now certifies more than 1,000 dark sky friendly lighting products and launched the community-friendly outdoor sports lighting program.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Ida's mission is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting. the association works to stop the adverse impact on dark skies world-wide by building awareness of the problem of light pollution, providing solutions and educating the public about the value and effectiveness of quality outdoor lighting.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Ida's mission is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting. the association works to stop the adverse impact on dark skies world-wide by building awareness of the problem of light pollution, providing solutions and educating the public about the value and effectiveness of quality outdoor lighting.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as AZ.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 3223 N FIRST AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ, 85719.
- The non-profit has reported 10 employees on their form 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $49,381.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $479,818 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $124,855 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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