Mission
We support solar astronomy outreach, nature hikes, Sunlight's effect on terrestrial biosystems and general STEM outreach by spreading information, teaching classes, supplying equipment and logistical support locally and abroad.
Small Public Charity
Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project Inc
Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Atlanta, GA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $52K, expenses of $51K, total assets of $19K. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $56K.
EIN: 270261397
Atlanta, GA
Educational Services
NTEE: B90
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$52K
Total Expenses$51K
Total Assets$19K
Grant Records7
Funding Total$56K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project Inc
How Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 9 years.
$74
Programs
the work itself
$26
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $74 for programs
$74
Our accomplishments for 2025 included:- Distributed imaging and observational equipment to people around the world to assist in spreading the science of the Sun- Operated world's largest online…
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Childhood Education
$8,000
Childhood Education
$10,000
Childhood Education
$10,000
Childhood Education
$7,000
Childhood Education
$7,000
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary, Dir.
Jeff Eyrich
Director
Stephen Ramsden
Treasurer, Dir.
Tim Stephens
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52K | $51K | $19K |
| 2024 | $84K | $73K | $18K |
| 2023 | $62K | $63K | $4K |
| 2022 | $84K | $83K | $4K |
| 2021 | $101K | $101K | $4K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $101K to $52K (-48%), with total assets most recently reported at $19K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.