Adler Planetarium
Adler's mission is to connect people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share.
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Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
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Adler's mission is to connect people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAdler Planetarium is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1930 and has been operating for 96 years. Its EIN is 366210902. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 330 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Adler Planetarium has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Adler Planetarium is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1930 and has been active for 96 years.
Based on official tax filings, Adler Planetarium has $22M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Adler Planetarium is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 330 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Adler Planetarium. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Adler Planetarium has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers. Adler Planetarium is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Adler Planetarium's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $22M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Adler Planetarium are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 366210902, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ADLER PLANETARIUM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Adler Planetarium
- What is Adler Planetarium?
- Adler Planetarium is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
- When was Adler Planetarium founded?
- Adler Planetarium was founded in 1930.
- Who leads Adler Planetarium?
- Alec Guroff serves as Interim CFO.
- Where is Adler Planetarium located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Adler Planetarium's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Adler Planetarium trustworthy?
- Adler Planetarium has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Adler Planetarium's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 366210902.
- What is Adler Planetarium's website?
- http://www.adlerplanetarium.org