Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc
Preselected recipients only
Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc is a private foundation in Goleta, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $38,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$77,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$38,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$35.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $202,735 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $682,160 | 34 | $46.3 million |
| 2023 | $202,735 | 6 | $38.7 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 2 | $35.2 million |
How to apply
Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara | Lco science fund | $75,000 |
| University of Hawaii | Histarr sponsorship 2024 | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Rosing
- Dorothy Largay
- Lars Bildsten PHD
- Michael Skrutskie PHD
Questions people ask
Does Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc give?
$77,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $38,500.
Who runs Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne Rosing (President), Dorothy Largay (Secretary & Treasurer), Lars Bildsten PHD (Board Chair) and Michael Skrutskie PHD (Board Member).
What does Las Cumbres Observatory GTN Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.