NonprofitsYerkes Future Foundation Inc

Education

Yerkes Future Foundation Inc

WILLIAMS BAY, WI

Total revenue

$4.4M

Total expenses

$2.9M

Net assets

$15.6M

Grants received

$5.8M

76 grants

EIN

830802129

Tax year

2024

Mission

Yerkes observatory advances humankind's understanding of the universe and our place within it, igniting curiosity, facilitating exploration and nurturing a deep sense of connection with our planet and each other.

Programs

2 programs

Science - in 2024, we hosted our second undergraduate summer research program which welcomed 3 students from around the country. We also welcomed one high school and one middle school intern to work on various science projects with staff. We hired an observing assistant and a project scientist who has begun modifications and restoration for the 24 and 41" reflecting telescopes. We also hosted several successful and productive research and professional workshops at yerkes observatory, including the galactic science with the nancy grace roman space telescope workshop in june 2024.

Expenses: $612K

Tours - yerkes future foundation offers tours and events, astronomy programs for all ages, and cultural and science programming to provide enrichment that connects science, landscape and culture in order to provide educational opportunities for the public.

Expenses: $381K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.7M
Program service revenue$435K
Investment income$192K
Other revenue$98K
Total revenue$4.4M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.6M
Fundraising$418K
Other expenses$1.3M
Total expenses$2.9M
Total assets$15.7M
Net assets$15.6M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DENNIS KOIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$233K

40 hrs/wk

FRANK BONIFACIC

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

WILLIAM BROWNELL

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

JOSEPH MADONIA

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DANA HAGENAH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

PETER STROTHMAN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

KATE LEWIS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JEFF GERMANOTTA

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DIANNA COLMAN

CHAIRMAN

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHARLES EBELING

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

AIMEE TANKING

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MARY KILMER

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MICHAEL KEEFE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

AARON RANKIN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAVID KRAUSE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JULIE BRANDT

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ROBIN CULBERTSON

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

TOM NICKOLS

VICE CHAIRMAN

Board

2 hrs/wk

AMANDA BAUER

KEY EMPLOYEE

Staff

$191K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

SCATHAIN LLC

RENOVATION COSTS

$113K

Grants received

Showing 76 of 76

FromAmountPurposeYear
$319K
PRESERVATION
2024
$13K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$3K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2024
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$2K
PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT
2024
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2024
$500K
BUILD PROGRAM CAPACITY
2023
$330K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$63K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$57K
PRESERVATION
2023
$28K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$20K
Matching Gifts
2023
$15K
Science & Education
2023
$6K
ATTN: PEG POLITT
2023
$6K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$2K
PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT
2023
$1K
SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PRESERVING AND PROTECTION THE ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE KNOWN AS YERKES OBSERVATORY
2023
$1K
Annual Fund
2023
$500
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
2023
$500K
BUILD PROGRAM CAPACITY
2022
$500K
EVENTS PAVILION
2022
$350K
General Operating Support (3rd of 5 anticipated contributions), support for Science Staff Funding, General Operating Support, General Operating Support (2nd of 5 anticipated contributions)
2022
$69K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$57K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$50K
PRESERVATION
2022
$50K
CHARITABLE
2022
$50K
CHARITABLE
2022
$42K
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION THAT PRESERVES LOCAL LANDMARK
2022
$20K
Matching Gifts
2022
$20K
Matching Gifts
2022
$10K
Unrestricted
2022
$3K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$2K
PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT
2022
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$1K
GENERAL UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES
2022
$500K
EVENTS PAVILION
2021
$250K
General & Unrestricted
2021
$200K
Rotunda Support - Naming Rights, general operating support.
2021
$200K
Rotunda Support - Naming Rights, general operating support.
2021
$49K
A LEGACY OF DISCOVERY, A FUTURE OF IMPACT
2021
$41K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$41K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$2K
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION THAT PRESERVES LOCAL LANDMARK
2021
$1K
SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION
2021
$150K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$14K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020

Funded by

$5.8M from 37 funders · 76 grants · 2019–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$1.2M · 5 grants · 2020–2023

Daniel C Ferguson Charitable Trust

$1.0M · 3 grants · 2021–2023

The Robert D And Patricia E Kern

$1M · 2 grants · 2022–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$512K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

Michael D And Jolynn Blair

$426K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Patricia S and William J Hagenah

$250K · 1 grant · 2021

Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation

$225K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$212K · 4 grants · 2021–2023

Details

EIN830802129
NTEE codeB43
Subsection03
Ruling date2019-04
Formed2018
Employees31
Volunteers160
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