Nonprofit · EIN 84-0952430
DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80250
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $113,078 | $72,621 | $40,457 | $451,958 | $0 | $451,958 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $109,712 | $57,885 | $51,827 | $411,501 | $0 | $411,501 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,351
- Membership dues
- $41,227
- Program service revenue
- $20,158
- Investment income
- $24,262
- Other revenue
- $80
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $9,241
- Printing, publications and postage
- $986
- Other expenses
- $47,394
- Program services (functional)
- $5,812
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $411,501
- Total assets, end of year
- $451,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $451,958
- Cash, savings and investments
- $451,958
- Gross receipts
- $113,078
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Bond | President | 12 | $0 |
| Joe Pineda | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Chris Hamlin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Hunter Cobb | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Triggs | President | 6 | $0 |
| Mehmet Unsoy | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Toby Sheets | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Hunter Cobb | Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
| Steve Barr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| John Bickel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Christman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Eastman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Gafford | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Godwin-Austen | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Hranac | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Kast | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dena McClung | Past President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 102738, DENVER, CO 80250-2738
- In care of
- % CHAMBERLIN OBSERVATORY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 102738, Denver CO 80250
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Douglas Triggs, PO Box 102738, Denver CO 80250
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Hunter Cobb, Treasurer
- Phone
- (303) 596-4435
- Website
- https://www.denverastro.org/
Mission
Promote the understanding of astronomical information
Program accomplishments
- Van Nattan, Hansen, Anderson Scholarships. Scholarships to undergraduates majoring in astrophysics, physics, engineering, or other astronomy-related fields; five awards in 2025grants $15,000
- Astronomy Nights (appx 10 per month) and Open Houses (1 per month) at Chamberlin Observatory. Open to the public; astronomical educational outreachExpenses $4,000
- 25 Outreach events (various locations); General meetings with guest lecture (10 per year) at Regis University and Secular Hub; approximately 1,100 participants. Open to the public; astronomical educational outreachExpenses $1,812
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0952430
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $451,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,078
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $113,078 | $72,621 | $451,958 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $109,712 | $57,885 | $411,501 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Douglas Triggs | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jonathan Mesick | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Scott Perrin | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-0952430).
Questions about DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is 84-0952430.
- Is DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 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 DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 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 DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Douglas Triggs.
- Who are the officers and directors of DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DENVER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $113,078, expenses of $72,621 and total assets of $451,958 at year end.
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