Adler Planetarium
Adler's mission is to connect people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share.
The Adler Planetarium
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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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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Adler Planetarium has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1930, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $22M in annual revenue. 330 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Adler Planetarium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 366210902. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Adler Planetarium has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
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. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Adler Planetarium holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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3 men charged after threatening Chicago TV news crew near Adler Planetarium: police - FOX 32 Chicago
3 men facing charges after CBS Chicago news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium - NBC 5 Chicago
Chicago crime: William Huerta, Rafael Salinas, Jon Twist charged after CBS2 news crew attacked at Adler Planetarium, Museum Campus - ABC7 Chicago
3 in custody after Chicago news reporter, photographer attacked near Adler Planetarium - WTHR
CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium - CBS News
CBS Reporter, Photographer Attacked While Working Near Adler Planetarium - Block Club Chicago
Chicago police speaking with 3 persons of interest after CBS2 news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium on Museum Campus - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago crime: CBS Chicago news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium on Museum Campus - ABC7 Chicago
Three in custody after CBS news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium - Chicago Tribune
3 in custody after CBS Chicago news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium - NBC 5 Chicago
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 330 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1930
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IL, United States.
- What is Adler Planetarium's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Adler Planetarium trustworthy?
- Adler Planetarium has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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