CSCharityScored
51

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

40%

Revenue & Stability

$20.2M annual revenue

15%

Executive Compensation

$1.4M total officer comp (7.3% of expenses)

20%

Filing Recency

Most recent filing: 2023

15%

Asset Strength

$85.4M in assets

10%

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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.