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Arizona physical and earth sciences research centers

There are 18 physical and earth sciences research centers in Arizona. Combined, these Arizonan physical and earth sciences research centers employ 378 people, earn more than $59 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $209 million.
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Physical and earth sciences research centers by major Arizona cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Tucson
 
9
 
$30,362,523
Phoenix
 
5
 
$4,086,121
Flagstaff
 
3
 
$24,686,207
Prescott Valley
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Arizona physical and earth sciences research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of physical and earth sciences research centers in Arizona

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4
$250k to $1M
 
2
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of physical and earth sciences research centers in Arizona

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Planetary Science Institute

Planetary Science Institute studies and educates on planetary systems, with excellence in solar system exploration, comparative planetology, and public outreach.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
161
EIN
33-0175263
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lowell Observatory

Lowell Observatory conducts astronomy research and provides public education, located in Flagstaff, AZ.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$85.4m
Employees
195
EIN
86-0098918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Samaritan Aviation

Samaritan Aviation operates some of the only floatplanes in Papua New Guinea, the second largest island in the world. We currently serve in the East Sepik Province whose population is estimated at 500,000.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
14
EIN
84-1543484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lowell Observatory Foundation

Lowell Observatory Foundation generates perpetual financial support to sustain and enhance the Observatory's mission through endowed funds and targeted donations.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2052113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vatican Observatory Foundation

Supports Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope and research of the heavens. Operates facilities with University of Arizona, Steward Observatory for scientific and educational purposes.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
1
EIN
86-0559994
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LSST

LSST enables groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics through innovative programs and funding opportunities for a diverse research community.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2390650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soar Consortium

Soar Consortium operates the Soar Telescope in Tucson, AZ to advance astronomical research and education.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0944542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wiyn Consortium

Wiyn Consortium operates the Wiyn Observatory in Tucson, AZ and provides astronomical research opportunities for member parties with 3.5m and 0.9m telescopes.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
0
EIN
86-0669456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute on Science for Global Policy

A scientific organization in Tucson that designs conferences and programs for better communication of ideas and evidence-based understanding.
Revenue
$753.3k
Assets
$516.6k
Employees
5
EIN
45-3998749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Percival Lowell Trust UW

Percival Lowell Trust UW provides funding to conduct astronomical research and sponsors educational programs related to astronomy at Lowell Observatory, through its establishment for the observatory's benefit.
Revenue
$766.4k
Assets
$37.6m
Employees
0
EIN
04-2007327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Hydrological Society Foundation

Supporting hydrological and related sciences education in Arizona and the Southwest through scholarships, internships, grants, and asset distribution.
Revenue
$232.8k
Assets
$707.2k
Employees
0
EIN
55-0893544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Space Society

National Space Society is a physical or earth sciences research center in Tucson, AZ that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-2925500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Space Society / Phoenix Chapter of the National Spa

National Space Society / Phoenix Chapter of the National Spa is a physical or earth sciences research center in Cave Creek, AZ that was founded in 1974.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-1025590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona

Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona is a physical or earth sciences research center in Glendale, AZ whose mission is: Hold runs and rally to promote Motorcycle safety. Motorcycle awareness and safety.
Revenue
$23.8k
Assets
$45.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-0595949
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Rising Light Group

Rising Light Group is a physical or earth sciences research center in Prescott, AZ that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3203860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Irvin Marvin Winer Memorial Mobile Observatory

Mobile observatory in Sonoita, AZ conducting astronomy research and education with telescopes from universities and corporations.
Revenue
$20.1k
Assets
$99.6k
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-1334785
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change

The Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change was created to disseminate factual reports and sound commentary on new developments in the world-wide scientific quest to determine the climatic and biological consequences of the ongoing rise i....
Revenue
$14.1k
Assets
$7,173
Employees
2
EIN
86-0902777
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arizona Near Space Research

Arizona Near Space Research is a physical or earth sciences research center in Chandler, AZ that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1041394
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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