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Lowell Observatory
Science & Technology · Flagstaff, Arizona
1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4470
EIN: 860098918· Founded: May 1947· 79 years active· Filing Year: 2023
Annual Revenue
$20.2M
Total Expenses
$18.6M
Total Assets
$85.4M
Program Spending
26%
of expenses go to programs
Compensation & Payroll
Total Officer Compensation
$1.4M
7.3% of total expenses
All officers, directors, and key employees combined
Other Salaries & Wages
$7.7M
Total Payroll
$9.0M
48% of total expenses
Where the Money Goes
26%
Programs: 26%
Payroll: 48%
Other overhead: 74%
Program Revenue$4.9M (24%)
Total Expenses$18.6M (92%)
Payroll$9.0M (48%)
Overhead (non-program)74%
Trust Score Breakdown
Program Spending Ratio
26% of expenses go to programs
Revenue & Stability
$20.2M annual revenue
Executive Compensation
$1.4M total officer comp (7.3% of expenses)
Filing Recency
Most recent filing: 2023
Asset Strength
$85.4M in assets
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Data from IRS Form 990 filing (2023). Trust scores are calculated from public financial data and do not constitute endorsement or investment advice.