Nonprofit · EIN 36-3642951
PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD
Tax-exempt · GALENA, IL 61036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $28,720 | $32,410 | -$3,690 | $464,598 | $0 | $464,598 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,315
- Membership dues
- $1,530
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,875
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,136
- Occupancy
- $2,538
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,762
- Other expenses
- $5,974
- Program services (functional)
- $32,410
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $468,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $464,598
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $464,598
- Cash, savings and investments
- $462,681
- Gross receipts
- $28,720
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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea M Nolan | Executive Secretary and Newsletter Editor | 10 | $6,000 |
| Antony J Irving | Senior Research Scientist | 10 | $6,000 |
| Dr Paul Sipiera | President and CEO and Executive Board Member | 40 | $0 |
| Caroline A Sipiera | Vice President and Media Specialist | 4 | $0 |
| Ryan P Nolan | Treasurer and Executive Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Diane M Sipiera | Executive Director and Education Specialist | 20 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Larson | Executive Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph A Auer Jr | Chairman of the Board and Executive Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Mary J Becker | Executive Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| James Dole | Executive Board Member and Observatory Director | 6 | $0 |
| Douglas L Hicks | Executive Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 WINTERWOOD LANE UNIT B, GALENA, IL 61036-9283
- In care of
- % PAUL P SIPIERA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 10 Winterwood Lane Unit B, Galena IL 61036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Paul P Sipiera, 10 Winterwood Lane, Galena IL 61036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Paul Sipiera, President/CEO
- Phone
- (815) 858-2014
- Website
- www.planets.org
Mission
Science Education and Meteorite research.
Program accomplishments
- "Science in Our Changing World". It provides educational programs for community groups, general public and school grades K thru 12. This program also supports three astronomical observatories and partners with the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa in creating educational exhibits.Expenses $20,436
- Meteorite Research: PSF research scientist are primarily involved with the classification and recovery of new meteorites from around the world. Our efforts are annually reported at the Meteoritical Society and the Lunar Planetary Science Conference meetings. PSF also provides public information outreach programs.Expenses $11,974
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3642951
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Paul P Sipiera | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Paul P Sipiera | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $28,720 | $32,410 | $464,598 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 36-3642951).
Questions about PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD
- What is the EIN of PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD is 36-3642951.
- Is PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD 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 PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Paul P Sipiera.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (Andrea M Nolan, Executive Secretary and Newsletter Editor).
- How much revenue does PLANETARY STUDIES FOUNDATION LTD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $28,720, expenses of $32,410 and total assets of $464,598 at year end.
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