Organization
Volkssterrenwacht Copernicus
- Visiting address: Zeeweg 15, 2051 EB, Overveen
- Mailing address: Tetterodeweg 27A, 2051 EG
- Email: info@sterrenwachtcopernicus.nl
- RSIN number: 5819891
- KvK number: 41222379
Mission
The mission of Volkssterrenwacht Copernicus is to popularize and promote meteorology, astronomy, and related sciences to a wide audience.
Board and Remuneration Policy
- S. Praal – chairperson
- S. de Ligt - chairperson
- E. Snoek – secretary
- R. Bok– treasurer
- P. Bouwens – member volunteers
- J. Witteveen - member activities
- A. Boon - member building and safety
All board members and other individuals involved with the observatory are volunteers and do not receive any compensation for their activities.
ANBI Non Profit
Volkssterrenwacht Copernicus is a Non Profit organization that has been recognized by the Tax Authorities as an "Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling" (ANBI), which translates to a Public Benefit Organization. This means that:
- We have no profit motive.
- Our financial administration is in order.
- We publish our annual report on our website.
- We have a solid policy plan.