named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Amateur Telescope Making Workshops
Hands-on workshops where members learn to build and maintain their own telescopes, supporting deeper engagement with observational astronomy
Astronomy Education Outreach
Programs conducted in schools, libraries, and community centers to teach astronomy basics and spark interest in space science among students and families
Public Star Gazing Nights
Regularly scheduled events where members and the public gather to observe celestial objects using telescopes and binoculars, often held in parks or observatory sites around New York
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Promote astronomy education and appreciationEngages in activities that promote the study and appreciation of astronomy among the public and members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$43K44%
Program service revenue$20K21%
Investment income$10K11%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$380K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$361K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kat Troche | President | 15 | $5K |
board members · 17
- Alfredo Viegas — Director
- Bryanne Hamill — Director
- Chirag Upreti — Director
- David Gluchowski — Director
- David Kiefer — Director
- Gabriela Levit — Director
- George Roush — Director
- Kaitlin Demchuk — Director
- Keyana Paterson — Director
- Lydia Maria Petrosino — Director
- Mary Alford — Director
- Preston Stahly — Director
- Rhonda Weir — Director
- Rick Mavrovich — Director
- Sophia Straus — Director
- Stan Honda — Director
- Willie Xu — Director
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Educational Outreach for Public Understandingmethodology: educational_outreachBy conducting educational outreach and observational activities, we increase public understanding of astronomy because direct engagement fosters accessible and experiential learning.