Nonprofit · EIN 93-1205364
ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,389 | $46,021 | $14,368 | $178,830 | – | $178,830 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $62,554 | $100,327 | -$37,773 | $164,462 | $0 | $164,462 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,814
- Membership dues
- $26,146
- Program service revenue
- $13,230
- Investment income
- $3,501
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,105
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $593
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $5,212
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $115
- Other expenses
- $40,694
- Program services (functional)
- $41,836
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $164,462
- Total assets, end of year
- $178,830
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $178,830
- Cash, savings and investments
- $123,830
- Land and buildings
- $55,000
- Gross receipts
- $62,540
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Todd | President | 5 | $0 |
| Duncan Kitchin | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Larry Godsey | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Ken Hose | Membership VP | 5 | $0 |
| Brett Schaerer | Observing VP | 5 | $0 |
| Ali Tubbs | Outreach Education VP | 5 | $0 |
| Mark Martin | Programming VP | 5 | $0 |
| Chris Arnesen | Communications VP | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Vartanian | Observing Site Director | 5 | $0 |
| Alexe Mastanduno | New Members Director | 5 | $0 |
| Dawn Nilson | Dark Sky Preservation Director | 5 | $0 |
| Angele Mott Nickerson | 1st Director At Large | 5 | $0 |
| Tammy Ross | Calendar Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kendall Swaneveld | Digital Media Director | 5 | $0 |
| Rich Humbert | Astronomy Equipment Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Todd | President | 0 | $0 |
| Duncan Kitchin | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Larry Godsey | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Ken Hose | VP Membership | 0 | $0 |
| Mark Martin | VP Programming | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Vartanian | VP Observing | 0 | $0 |
| Ali Tubbs | VP Outreach | 0 | $0 |
| Chris Arnensen | VP Communications | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1945 SE WATER AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97214-3356
- In care of
- % LARRY GODSEY RCA TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1945 SE WATER AVE, PORTLAND OR 97214
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Larry Godsey, PO BOX 513, MARYLHURST OR 97036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- James C Todd, Board President
- Phone
- (503) 710-2053
- Website
- RoseCityAstronomers.org
Mission
Advancement of Astronomy to members and the public
Program accomplishments
- Program expenses including speakers for member and public meetings, outreach event and astronomical programs, and youth programs benefitting approximately 3,100 people.Expenses $8,751
- Observing programs including expenses for star party outing for members and public, maintenance of libraries, benefitting approximately 2,400 peopleExpenses $26,981
- International Dark Skies membership for RCA members, Astronomical League membership and discounted sales programs for members, benefitting approximately 850 member families.Expenses $6,104
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1205364
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $178,830
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,540
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $60,389 | $46,021 | $178,830 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $62,554 | $100,327 | $164,462 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Larry Godsey | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Larry Godsey | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Larry Godsey | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Larry Godsey | June 30, 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 93-1205364).
Questions about ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS
- What is the EIN of ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS is 93-1205364.
- Is ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS 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 ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Larry Godsey.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROSE CITY ASTRONOMERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,389, expenses of $46,021 and total assets of $178,830 at year end.
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