THE IRVIN MARVIN WINER MEMORIAL MOBILE

SONOITA, AZ · EIN 521334785 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.winer.org

revenue

$44K

expenses

$65K

net assets

$89K

employees

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mission · from form 990

ASTRONOMY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

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activities · 4 groups

what they do

Astronomical Observatories & Public Stargazing Facilities 15 activities
- Astronomy Education Support
  
  Participates in Project ASTRO to support astronomy education for grades 4-12 and leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita.
- Astronomy Education and Mentorship
  
  Participates in Project ASTRO to support astronomy education for grades 4-12, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, and mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
- Astronomy Education and Mentorship
  
  Supports astronomy education for grades 4-12 through Project ASTRO, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, and mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
- Astronomy Education and Outreach
  
  Supports astronomy education for grades 4-12 through participation in Project ASTRO, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona, and contributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Community Fundraising Support
  
  Contributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Education and Community Outreach in Astronomy
  
  Supports astronomy education for grades 4–12 through Project ASTRO, mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona, leads a community astronomy club in Sonoita, and contributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Fundraising Event Contributions
  
  Contributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
- Fundraising Event Support
  
  Contributes private observing evenings to support local fundraising events.
- Lease observatory pads for education
  
  Leases observatory pads to institutions for educational use.
- Leasing Observatory Facilities
  
  Leases observatory pads to institutions for educational purposes.
- Observatory Pad Leasing
  
  Leases observatory pads to institutions for educational purposes.
- Observatory Pad Leasing
  
  Leases observatory pads to institutions for educational purposes.
- Operate private astronomical observatory
  
  Operates a private astronomical observatory in Sonoita, Arizona, for research and educational purposes, including telescope maintenance, optics cleaning, and mechanical/electronic repairs when parts are supplied.
- Operation of Private Astronomical Observatory
  
  Operates a private astronomical observatory in Sonoita, Arizona, used for research and educational activities.
- Support astronomy education and outreach
  
  Engages in astronomy education through Project ASTRO for grades 4–12, mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona, leads a community astronomy club, and contributes private observing evenings for local fundraising events.
Optical Cleaning and Alignment Services 10 activities
- Equipment Provision
  
  Provides equipment including a 2HP motor/worm gearbox, ACE-I 240 VAC 3-phase inverter, chain, and other drive components for roof operation.
- Equipment Provision for Observatories
  
  Provides equipment such as motors, inverters, chain, and other drive components for roof operation of observatories.
- Equipment Provision for Observatories
  
  Provides equipment such as motors, inverters, chain, and other drive components for roof operation of observatories.
- Infrastructure and Equipment Support for Observatory Operations
  
  Provided key equipment for roof operation including a 2HP motor/worm gearbox, ACE-I 240 VAC 3-phase inverter, chain, and other drive components.
- Observatory Equipment Provision
  
  Provides equipment such as motors, inverters, and drive components for observatory roof operations.
- Provide technical infrastructure for observatory operations
  
  Provided key equipment for roof operation including a 2HP motor/worm gearbox, ACE-I 240 VAC 3-phase inverter, chain, and other drive components.
- Telescope Maintenance and Repair
  
  Provides mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including monthly cleaning of optics using CO2 snow and repairs for malfunctions when parts are supplied by the customer.
- Telescope Maintenance and Repair
  
  Provides mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including cleaning optics monthly using CO2 snow and repairing malfunctions when customers supply parts.
- Telescope Maintenance and Repair
  
  Provides mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including monthly cleaning of optics using CO2 snow, and repairs malfunctions when customers supply parts.
- Telescope and Observatory Maintenance
  
  Provides ongoing mechanical and electronic maintenance for telescopes, including monthly cleaning of telescope optics using CO2 snow and repairing malfunctions when parts are supplied by customers.
Youth Mentoring Center Operations 1 activity
- High School Student Mentorship
  
  Mentors high school students in Southeastern Arizona.
Uncategorized 6 activities
- Astronomical Research
  
  Operates a private astronomical observatory for research purposes and has conducted sky surveys for exoplanets, resulting in the discovery of over 30 exoplanets using the KELT telescope.
- Astronomical Research via Sky Surveys
  
  Conducts sky surveys for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, leading to the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Conduct exoplanet sky surveys
  
  Conducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, resulting in the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Sky Survey
  
  Conducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, resulting in the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Sky Survey
  
  Conducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, which led to the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Sky Survey Research
  
  Conducted a sky survey for exoplanets using the KELT telescope, which led to the discovery of over 30 exoplanets.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$44K

Contributions & grants$5K12%

Program service revenue$39K88%

Investment income$800%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$65K

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Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

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balance sheet

Total assets$89K

Cash—

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Net assets$89K

2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +53.9%

relationships · 25

who they work with

Alcor System Partner — Provider of seeing data collection equipment (Mini-Cyclope) used at Winer Observatory
American Astronomical Society Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a member.
American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1987-1989.
Attilla Danko Partner — Provider of Clear Sky Clock for Winer Observatory
Boston Gear Partner — Donor of roof drive system components including motor, inverter, and chain
Data Translation, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
Fairborn Observatory Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
Friends of MIRA (Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a member.
International Amateur-Professional Photoelectric Photometry Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, is a life member.
International Dark-sky Association Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, has been a member since 1988.
International Dark-sky Association Partner — Works with the International Dark-sky Association to reduce light pollution.
International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1977-2003.
MACRO Consortium Partner — Took over the operation of the University of Iowa 20" PlaneWave telescope.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Partner — Provided funding for the lunar coronagraph placed at the observatory site.
Ohio State University Partner — Used the KELT telescope for a sky survey for exoplanets.
Pressure Systems, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
Project ASTRO Partner — Partners with Project ASTRO to assist teachers in astronomy education.
RainWise, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment (RainWise Mk III) used at Winer Observatory
Rotronic Instrument Corp. Partner — Donor of weather equipment used at Winer Observatory
Setra Systems, Inc. Partner — Donor of weather equipment (Setra 470 Pressure Transducer) used at Winer Observatory
Sonoita Government — Operates observatory near Sonoita, Arizona
Sonoita Astronomy Club Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, was a member from 1999-2002.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Partner — Participates in activities and lectures with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) Partner — Mark Trueblood, Director of Winer Observatory, has been a member since 1990.
University of Iowa Partner — Collaborated on the placement of the Iowa Robotic Observatory telescope at the site.