PROJECT NIGHT SKY

EIN: 830931665 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

HUNTSVILLE, AL

Total Revenue
$271,561
Total Expenses
$255,430
Total Assets
$1,099,123
Net Assets
$1,086,496
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Principal Officer
MICHAEL F MURDOCK
Phone
2567287809
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PROJECT NIGHT SKY, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $325K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. The organization ran a surplus of $320K, a strong 99% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF ASTRONOMY AND CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $271,561
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $271,561

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $164,385
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $255,430
Other Expenses $91,045
TOTAL EXPENSES $255,430

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $271,561 $150,000 +0.8%
Expenses $255,430 $193,737 +0.3%
Net Income $16,131 $-43,737 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIM CATON VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES A RICE JR SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL F MURDOCK PRESIDENT AN N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $271,561 $255,430 $1,099,123 $16,131
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $175,000 $265,250 $1,122,474 $-90,250
2022 $450,000 $477,288 $1,210,777 $-27,288
2021 $1,100,003 $190,868 $1,251,335 $909,135
2020 $325,000 $4,616 $322,505 $320,384
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