Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgPays its leaders
$290K–$604K
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$447.3M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,607
employees
20 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+<1%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
<1 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Concern: 0.1 months of spending in cash; under 2 weeks.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1961
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role
The org's own posting, as writtenPassionate about astronomy and scientific discovery? The Assistant Queue Observer supports operation of the NEID spectrograph and WIYN 3.5-meter Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. This role includes conducting observations, monitoring instrument performance, performing calibrations, troubleshooting systems, and supporting observatory operations. Working alongside scientists and engineers, you'll play a key role in advancing exoplanet and astrophysics research while gaining hands-on experience with world-class astronomical instrumentation.
About Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
From its Form 990- Budget $450.4M · Science & Technology
- Staff 1,607 · founded 1957
- Pays its leaders $290K–$604K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 42 · Jobs at Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy · Full 990 report