Mission
The LSST Discovery Alliance (LSST-DA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing the scientific and societal impact of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) conducted by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. LSST-DA fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, provides funding and resources to aid in data analysis, and promotes inclusive practices to advance groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2003
EIN
56-2390650
Total Assets
$6.498 million
At a Glance
Catalyst Fellow Tiffany Nichols on PBS Nova
Catalyst Fellow Tiffany Nichols will appear in the PBS Nova episode 'Decoding the Universe: Quantum'.
LSST-DA Engagement Week
LSST-DA Engagement Week brings together global members for collaborative sessions and activities.
Support for the Summer Student Program
The Summer Student Program focuses on professional development and networking for students.
Upcoming Events
LSST-DA Institutional Member Meeting
December 11, 2024
A monthly meeting of LSST-DA institutional members.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Catalyst Fellowship
A fellowship program for early-career researchers focused on astrophysics and social sciences.
Learn MoreData Science Fellowship
A fellowship that develops skills in managing large datasets for astronomy students.
Learn MoreInclusive Collaboration Initiatives
Initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the LSST community.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
53
40
/100
Program Expense Ratio
100.00%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.7307
6
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.052
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.371M | 93.91% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 9.858K | 0.68% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 79.09K | 5.42% |
| Total Revenue | 1.459M | 100.00% |
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