The Rose City Astronomers is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization and all donations to RCA are fully tax deductible.

Our main source of income to run the club come from the $24 yearly dues that we collect from members. It however, does not fully fund all of the activities of the club.

Another small source of income to the club is profits from the Merchandise Sales table at each of the General meetings. The main purpose of the Sales table is to provide discounted merchandise and club logo items and is not a major source of income to the club.

So what do we spend our money on?

• Monthly Club meetings with educational and instructional programs and speakers
• Monthly Club newsletter to members with information on Club business and projects, monthly observing highlights, and astronomy related articles submitted by club members (However, we ask that members get the newsletter off the web instead, which saves printing and mailing expenses)
• Organized member star parties and trips throughout the year
• Public outreach star parties
• Partner with Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in holding public star parties during the year attracting thousands
• Astronomical League dues for all members
• Insurance
• Corporation fees
• Legal expenses
• Printing
• Website
• Forum

 While membership dues, merchandise purchases and raffle tickets are not tax deductible per IRS Rules, any donation for which there is no exchange of membership, product or raffle ticket is fully deductible, and any donation will be cheerfully receipted on request.

The Rose City Astronomers club is happy to accept donations for the following:

• Book Library Donations
• Telescope Library Donations
• Observing Site Fund Donations
• General Club Donations

If you have any questions about other donations to the RCA, contact the RCA Treasurer 

The RCA was qualified by the IRS on May 31, 2000, as a public benefit association entitled to exemption from federal income tax under the provision of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donors may deduct contributions to the RCA from federal income taxes as provided in section 170 of the Code. RCA will happily furnish a receipt for donations.