Simi Valley, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)ASSOCIATION OF LUNAR AND PLANETARY OBSERVERS, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 123% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $174K, a strong 79% operating margin.
Our organization supports education, outreach, and research in amateur astronomy. Our mission is to stimulate, coordinate, and generally promote the study of Solar System bodies and phenomena using methods and instrumentation commonly available to amateur astronomers worldwide.
Our organization publishes astronomical studies in a quarterly amateur astronomy journal for 400 paid members worldwide. This also includes electronic communications of astronomical literature and...
Our organization publishes astronomical studies in a quarterly amateur astronomy journal for 400 paid members worldwide. This also includes electronic communications of astronomical literature and observational information and data through our website. Actual program revenue is $12,745 from Part VIII Line 2g. However, an additional $7,283 is derived partially from income from Part VIII, Line 1b and Line 3 which is income from our endowment fund.
The ALPO manages amateur astronomy observing projects in support of professional astronomical research. Approximately 150 members contribute observational data in the reports published this year...
The ALPO manages amateur astronomy observing projects in support of professional astronomical research. Approximately 150 members contribute observational data in the reports published this year. Expenses are attributed to a portion of office expenses, mainly postage for literature mailings and correspondence. Revenue for expenses of $857 was derived from Part VIII, Line 1b.
The ALPO is involved in the participation and organization with national and regional amateur astronomy conferences where papers are presented and workshops conducted (approximately 60 persons...
The ALPO is involved in the participation and organization with national and regional amateur astronomy conferences where papers are presented and workshops conducted (approximately 60 persons attended the annual meeting held online in 2025). Revenue for expenses of $824 was derived from Part VIII, Line 1b. Also, the ALPO is expanding its presence to other meeting venues hosted by both amateur and professional astronomical organizations as well as advertising its mission in leading publications. Revenue for expenses of $10,766 was derived from Part VIII, Line 3. These expenses are given on Part IX, Line 12.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $220,986 | $98,877 | +1.2% |
| Expenses | $47,111 | $35,362 | +0.3% |
| Net Income | $173,875 | $63,515 | +1.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Timothy J Robertson | Executive Director, President, Chair Board Director, Publications Coord. | 20 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard W Schmude Jr | Assoc. Exec. Dir., Vice President, Board Director | 20.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew L Will | Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Director | 20.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julius L Benton Jr | Board Director | 20 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Hergenrother | Board Director | 15.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert D Lunsfords | Board Director | 10.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kennth T Poshedly | Board Director | 20.0 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John R Bedsole | Board Trustee, Chair | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Benton | Board Trustee | 10 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry A Hardy | Board Trustee | 2 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald N May | Board Trustee | 10 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald M Grafton | Board Trustee | 2 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,986 | $47,111 | $1,630,667 | $173,875 |
| 2024 | $98,877 | $35,362 | $1,358,766 | $63,515 |
| 2023 | $847,111 | $17,437 | $1,275,130 | $829,674 |
| 2019 | $213,705 | $12,369 | $328,822 | $201,336 |
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