Nonprofit · EIN 27-0261397
CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,105 | $50,790 | $1,315 | $19,060 | – | $19,060 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $83,723 | $73,478 | $10,245 | $17,745 | – | $17,745 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $61,549 | $62,740 | -$1,191 | $4,240 | – | $4,240 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,169
- Program service revenue
- $21,936
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $9,540
- Other expenses
- $19,600
- Program services (functional)
- $24,150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,745
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,060
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,815
- Gross receipts
- $52,105
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ramsden | Director | 40 | $0 |
| Tim Stephens | Treasurer, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| Jeff Eyrich | Secretary, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ramsden | Director | 40 | $0 |
| Tim Stephens | Treasurer, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| Jeff Eyrich | Secretary, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ramsden | Director | 40 | $0 |
| Tim Stephens | Treasurer, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| Jeff Eyrich | Secretary, Dir. | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 735 PONCE DE LEON PL NE, ATLANTA, GA 30306-4151
- In care of
- % STEPHEN RAMSDEN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Stephen Ramsden, Director
- Phone
- (404) 543-7616
- Return prepared by
- Floyd Green Jr CPA PC
Mission
We support solar astronomy outreach, nature hikes, Sunlight's effect on terrestrial biosystems and general STEM outreach by spreading information, teaching classes, supplying equipment and logistical support locally and abroad.
Program accomplishments
- Our accomplishments for 2025 included:- Distributed imaging and observational equipment to people around the world to assist in spreading the science of the Sun- Operated world's largest online Solar Astronomy forum- Gave 76 in-person nature walks to highlight Sunlight in Nature and observe the Sun through narrowband telescopesExpenses $24,150 · grants $21,650
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0261397
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,105
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $52,105 | $50,790 | $19,060 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $83,723 | $73,478 | $17,745 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $61,549 | $62,740 | $4,240 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0261397).
Questions about CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC is 27-0261397.
- Is CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHARLIE BATES SOLAR ASTRONOMY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,105, expenses of $50,790 and total assets of $19,060 at year end.
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