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Kopernik Society Of Broome County Inc

Kopernik Observatory & Science Ctr

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$456k (2023)

Expenses
$362k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.69M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$74.5k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$455,686
Expenses
$362,207
Net Income
$93,479
Net Assets
$1,618,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,887
68.2%
Program Services $139,794
30.7%
Investment Income $3,879
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,126
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,349
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,768
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,692,669
Total Liabilities $74,530
Net Assets $1,618,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Vp/Exec. Dir.) $55,349 $0 $0
Rebecca Benner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lamash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas O'brien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (2nd Vp/Director) $0 $0 $0
John M Spritzer Iii (President) $0 $0 $0
Mildred De Witt Ex Officio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern Emeritus Ex (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Beaudoin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gretzinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Grace (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,729
Expenses
$315,939
Net Income
$13,790
Net Assets
$1,524,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,653
73.9%
Program Services $113,212
34.3%
Investment Income -$27,976
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $840
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,600
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,622
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,534,761
Total Liabilities $10,101
Net Assets $1,524,660
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Executive Dir.) $54,600 $0 $0
Reed Durand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lamash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas O'brien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
John M Spritzer Iii (President) $0 $0 $0
Mildred De Witt Ex Officio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern Emeritus Ex (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Beaudoin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Gretzinger (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,257
Expenses
$245,491
Net Income
$36,766
Net Assets
$1,510,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,169
69.9%
Program Services $68,065
24.1%
Investment Income $16,929
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $94
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,334
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,310
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,513,920
Total Liabilities $3,050
Net Assets $1,510,870
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Executive Dir.) $48,334 $0 $0
Reed Durand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lamash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas O'brien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
John M Spritzer Iii (President) $0 $0 $0
Mildred De Witt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Beaudoin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$577,385
Expenses
$199,421
Net Income
$377,964
Net Assets
$1,474,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $544,809
94.4%
Program Services $21,716
3.8%
Investment Income $10,683
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $177
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,990
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,673
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,502,289
Total Liabilities $28,185
Net Assets $1,474,104
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Executive Director) $34,990 $0 $0
John Spritzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Deskur (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas O'brien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Dewitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reed Durand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lamash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$860,504
Expenses
$245,212
Net Income
$615,292
Net Assets
$1,272,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $722,889
84.0%
Program Services $122,673
14.3%
Investment Income $13,657
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,285
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,060
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,769
45.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,322,639
Total Liabilities $50,501
Net Assets $1,272,138

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$684,410
Expenses
$221,150
Net Income
$463,260
Net Assets
$1,088,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $599,531
87.6%
Program Services $96,159
14.0%
Investment Income -$13,602
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,322
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,560
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,560
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,090,818
Total Liabilities $2,755
Net Assets $1,088,063

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$535,105
Expenses
$251,342
Net Income
$283,763
Net Assets
$949,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $407,303
76.1%
Program Services $123,767
23.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,244
0.6%
Other Revenue $791
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,830
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $966,391
Total Liabilities $16,768
Net Assets $949,623

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,869
Expenses
$260,462
Net Income
$50,407
Net Assets
$734,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,913
62.1%
Program Services $110,077
35.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,154
0.7%
Sales of Assets $500
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $5,225
1.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,100
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,777
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $750,872
Total Liabilities $16,632
Net Assets $734,240

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$465,484
Expenses
$281,782
Net Income
$183,702
Net Assets
$734,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $354,672
76.2%
Program Services $104,092
22.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,720
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,399
47.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $943,189
Total Liabilities $209,083
Net Assets $734,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Executive Director) $30,000 $0 $0
Mildred Dewitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrzej Lux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Utyro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Starzak (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Weimanmn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emil Bielecki (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rita Yeates (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Wolfe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Deemie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,679
Expenses
$279,991
Net Income
$13,688
Net Assets
$550,404
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,241
45.4%
Program Services $143,201
48.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,237
5.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,566
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $722,972
Total Liabilities $172,568
Net Assets $550,404
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Past President) $20,000 $0 $0
Emil Bielecki (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rita Yeates (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Starzak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrzej Lux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Utyro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eve Lamontage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Augenstern (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Starzak (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Weimanmn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Wolfe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Deemie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,768
Expenses
$298,413
Net Income
-$25,645
Net Assets
$536,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,689
33.6%
Program Services $157,330
57.7%
Investment Income $930
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,819
8.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,458
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $692,414
Total Liabilities $155,698
Net Assets $536,716
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Deskur (Past President) $20,000 $0 $0
Emil Bielecki (1 St Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rita Yeates (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Michael Starzak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrzej Lux (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Utyro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Art Cacciola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Irene Siedlarczyk (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Wolfe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eve La Montage (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois Orzel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,879
Expenses
$279,594
Net Income
-$53,715
Net Assets
$562,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,346
27.2%
Program Services $153,783
68.1%
Investment Income $1,023
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,727
4.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $106,257
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $739,796
Total Liabilities $177,436
Net Assets $562,360

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,390
Expenses
$274,357
Net Income
-$9,967
Net Assets
$616,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,154
40.2%
Program Services $157,015
59.4%
Investment Income $417
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $804
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,098
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $795,050
Total Liabilities $178,975
Net Assets $616,075

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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