EIN 36-3642951

Planetary Studies Foundation

Name: Planetary Studies Foundation financials for 2023
Creator: Cause IQ
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Financials|Peers

IRS 501(c) type

501(c)(3)

Num. employees

City

Galena

State

Illinois

Year formed

1991

Most recent tax filings

2023-12-01

NTEE code, primary

U50: Biological, Life Science Research

Description

The Planetary Studies Foundation focuses on science education and meteorite research, with research scientists classifying and recovering new meteorites from around the world. Their efforts are reported annually at scientific conferences. The foundation also provides educational programs for community groups, the general public, and school grades K through 12 through their "Science in Our Changing World" program. Additionally, they support three astronomical observatories and partner with The Putnam Museum and Science Center in Dav. The foundation is located in Galena, IL.

Total revenues

$28,720

2023

Total expenses

$32,410

2023

Total assets

$464,598

2023

Num. employees

2017

Financials for Planetary Studies Foundation

Revenues	FYE 12/2023	FYE 12/2022	% Change
Total grants, contributions, etc.	$18,845	$22,535	-16.4%
Program services	$0	$300	-100%
Membership dues	$1,530	$1,915	-20.1%
Investment income and dividends	$9,875	$2,594	280.7%
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets	$0	$3,500	-100%
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined	$0	$0	-
Net income from sales of inventory	$0	$0	-
Miscellaneous revenues	$0	$0	-
Total revenues	$28,720	$28,929	-0.7%

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Data update history

April 1, 2025

Posted financials

Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2024

May 26, 2024

Posted financials

Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023

July 22, 2023

Posted financials

Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022

July 3, 2023

Updated personnel

Identified 1 new personnel

July 9, 2022

Posted financials

Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020

Nonprofit Types

Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities

Issues

Science and technologyEducationArts, cultural, and humanities

Characteristics

Conducts researchPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations

General information

Address: 10 Winterwood LN Unit B; Galena, IL 61036
County: Jo Daviess County, IL
Website URL: planets.org/
Phone: (815) 858-2014

IRS details

EIN: 36-3642951
Fiscal year end: December
Taxreturn type: Form 990-EZ
Year formed: 1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78): Yes

Categorization

NTEE code, primary: U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary: 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status: Independent

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