On this page you will find several official documents detailing the Tri-Valley Stargazer's bylaws,
formation, and application for status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Bylaws
You can see our bylaws for the Tri-Valley Stargazers club
here.
These detail the purpose of the club, membership, the board of directors, officers, appointees, responsibilities,
club meetings, elections, amendments, finances, and dissolution.
Articles of Incorporation
You can see some of the documents that went into the incorporation of our club
here.
These include the Articles of Incorporation submitted to state in 1991, and documents received back from the state
that acknowledge our submission.
501(c)(3) Status
The Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. You can see our original
tax exemption Determination Letter
here.
You can also confirm our current exemption status and see our recent tax filings by visiting the IRS
Exempt Organization Select Check web site.