EIN 56-2108640

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
Rosman
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is a public not-for-profit foundation dedicated to providing hands-on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
Total revenues
$1,344,356
2022
Total expenses
$1,668,411
2022
Total assets
$18,204,782
2022
Num. employees
21
2022

Program areas at PARI

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.
To promote and facilitate Astronomical Research.

Who funds Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Don and Jo Cline Family FoundationSupport Astronomical Research.$140,000
Lake Toxaway CharitiesSupport$7,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$198

Personnel at PARI

NameTitleCompensation
J Donald ClineChairman and President$0
Ken JacobsonVice President$0
John AvantSecretary$0
Zac EngleTreasurer$0
Joshua SantiagoSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for PARI

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$956,653
Program services$333,934
Investment income and dividends$29
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$8,482
Miscellaneous revenues$45,258
Total revenues$1,344,356

Form 990s for PARI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122022-05-07990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
2018-122019-11-01990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $140,000 from The Don and Jo Cline Family Foundation
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Lake Toxaway Charities
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,500 from American Camping Association
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1 Pari Dr
Rosman, NC 28772
County
Transylvania County, NC
Website URL
pari.edu/ 
Phone
(828) 862-5554
Facebook page
Pisgah.Astronomical.Research.Institute 
IRS details
EIN
56-2108640
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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