Donate to FPOA

The Fremont Peak Observatory Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization.

Our mission is to "Bring Astronomy to the Public". See our full Mission Statement

We serve the local community by providing free access to high quality astronomical equipment and interpretive services in a convenient, dark-sky, family friendly environment. In addition, we preserve access to our site that amateur observers have enjoyed since the 1970's. We offer educators access to experienced amateur astronomers that can introduce students to a sky they would not be able to see from the local cities.

(To learn more about what we do, please read this informative brochure.)

Fremont Peak Observatory Association Tax IDs
IRS EIN: 94-2953669
State Corp ID: 1276520
State Charity Reg: 058182

How your donations will be used

There are many costs associated with running the Observatory. Your contribution to our general fund will be utilized for various areas, including:
  • Liability Insurance.
  • Expansion and improvement of programs and services.
  • Maintenance and improvements of the observatory and the observatory grounds.
  • New equipment purchases and repair.
  • General operation of the association and observatory.
If you would like to help, we can accept your generous tax-deductible donation by either of following methods:
  • Secure online PayPal transaction by clicking the Donate button below:

Contribute to the FPOA general fund

A PayPal account is not required. Due to transaction costs, please consider sending a check instead if your donation is under $20 or over $500.

Donation amount:

  • Mail a check to:

Fremont Peak Observatory Association
P.O. Box 1376
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

    • Please allow 8 weeks for processing donations mailed to the PO Box. We will process it faster if you notify us at info at fpoa dot net.
  • Donate appreciated securities. Get the full value without having to deduct capital gains:

Please contact us by email: info at  fpoa dot  net

Donations of Equipment

FPOA has an extremely limited ability to accept donations of equipment. However, there are instances where donations would be welcome.
  • In most cases, we only accept equipment donations that can be used in our public programs. FPOA will state at the time of the donation whether it intends to re-donate, sell, or retain the donated item.
  • FPOA will accept an equipment donation for public programs if it anticipates many years of use. However, we may, from time to time, re-evaluate which equipment is used in our programs. Donated equipment that we are no longer using may be transferred, sold, used for parts, or otherwise disposed of at FPOA’s discretion.
  • The proceeds from any sales of equipment or parts donated to FPOA will be used to support FPOA and its programs.
Updated: 9/3/24