Mission
The CCAT Observatory operates the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST), designed to explore the universe through submillimeter wavelength observations. Located in Chile's Atacama Desert, the telescope aims to investigate cosmic phenomena including galaxy formation and cosmic microwave background measurements, facilitating significant advancements in astrophysics and cosmology.
Basic Information
Founded in
2011
EIN
45-4104640
Total Assets
$32.86 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

FYST Unveiled
The newly assembled Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST), unveiled in Germany, symbolizes significant progress in submillimeter astronomy.

Science Projects
The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope will facilitate numerous science projects focused on understanding galaxy formation and cosmic evolution.

Board of Directors
The CCAT Observatory is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, ensuring expert guidance in its scientific missions.
Past Events
FYST Unveiling Event
2024-04-04
The unveiling of the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) in Germany showcased the telescope's capabilities and future contributions to astrophysics.
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Overall Score
59
40
/100
Program Expense Ratio
82.73%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.002987
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
64.49
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 7.968M | 97.18% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 9.174K | 0.11% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 222.3K | 2.71% |
Total Revenue | 8.199M | 100.00% |
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