Annual Reports and Financials
FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
What makes the Adler Planetarium the institution it is today?
For many, it’s the wonder of traveling through space in our planetarium theaters or our educational programs that lets anyone become a scientist. To some, it’s the robust astronomy collection—spanning thousands of years, cultures, and time periods. To us, it’s the community we’ve spent the last 95 years building.
Our community is full of stargazers, scientists, artists, and educators. They share our drive of connecting people to the universe—bringing their own unique talents to help bridge the gap between science and understanding. Because of community members like you, we’re sparking creativity and inspiring future generations every time they walk through our doors.
Below is a recap of everything we’ve accomplished in Fiscal Year 2025 together.
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NON PROFIT STATUS
Organizations & Membership
The Adler Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a member of the American Association of Museums, Association of Science-Technology Centers, and Chicago’s Museums in the Park consortium of institutions located on Chicago Park District land.
As a non-profit organization, The Adler Planetarium publicly discloses its financial statements and reports.
Annual Reports
Download the Adler’s 2024 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the Adler’s 2023 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the Adler’s 2022 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the Adler’s 2021 Annual Report (PDF)
Download the Adler’s 2020 Annual Report (PDF)
Audited Financial Statements
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s audited financials for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 (PDF)
IRS Form 990
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (PDF)
Download the Adler’s IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 (PDF)
Federal Grant Conflict of Interest Policy
Per the requirements of 42 CFR 50 Subpart F, Adler’s Federal Grant Conflict of Interest Policy is publicly available here.
