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Adler Planetarium

Adler's mission is to connect people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share.

The Adler Planetarium

Arts & Culture Chicago, IL EIN 366210902 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Adler Planetarium

Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

Mission

Adler's mission is to connect people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A500
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Adler 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AL
Alec Guroff
Interim CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron C R••••••
BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
AL
Alec G•••••
Interim CFO
AM
Amelia A H•••••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrew J•••••••
VP, ASTRONOMY & COLLECTIONS
AN
Ann G••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
AN
Ann K•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
AN
Anthony L T•••••••
TRUSTEE (THROUGH 12/31/2020)
AS
Ashley H••••••• N•••••
BOARD EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE
AU
Audris W•••
VP, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/CFO (BEG 9/22)
BR
Brad S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brooke G•••••• S••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bryan C C••••••
BOARD LIFE TRUSTEE
CA
Captain J•••• A L••••• J•
BOARD LIFE TRUSTEE
CA
Capt J•••• A L••••• J•
BOARD LIFE TRUSTEE
CA
Carol H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Caroline B••••• J•••
BOARD EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE (THROUGH 11/30/2020)
CA
Carolyn B•••••
BOARD LIFE TRUSTEE
CA
Catherine K••••••••
BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
CA
Cathleen B••••••••••
VP, DEVELOPMENT
CH
Chris R••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christopher C••••••••
VP, ENTERPRISE STRATEGY & SOLUTIONS/CIO
CL
Clyde K•••••
TRUSTEE (THROUGH 6/2022)
CY
Cynthia L B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel R E•••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel T M••••••
BOARD SECRETARY
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$22.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$17.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$18.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$24.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$15.9M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Adler Planetarium This page 89 $22.0 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 330 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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