National Space Society
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7417411
Organization Overview
National Space Society is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. National Space Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Space Society generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $883.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VISION OF NSS IS PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES BEYOND THE EARTH, AND THE USE OF THE VAST RESOURCES OF SPACE FOR THE DRAMATIC BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SPACE RELATED EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MEMBERS THROUGH REGIONAL MEETINGS, TOPICAL WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLICATION OF MAGAZINE (AD ASTRA). NSS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ANNUALLY INVOLVE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WORLD-WIDE IN SPACE SETTLEMENT DESIGN EXERCISES--EXPERIENCES THAT STEER MANY PARTICIPANTS INTO STEM CURRICULA AND CAREERS
THE POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAM PROVIDES SPACE RELATED RESEARCH AND POLICY DISSEMINATION TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SPACE RELATED EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MEMBERS THROUGH REGIONAL MEETINGS, TOPICAL WORKSHOPS, AND PUBLICATION OF MAGAZINE (AD ASTRA). NSS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ANNUALLY INVOLVE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WORLD-WIDE IN SPACE SETTLEMENT DESIGN EXERCISES--EXPERIENCES THAT STEER MANY PARTICIPANTS INTO STEM CURRICULA AND CAREERS
THE POLICY AND RESEARCH PROGRAM PROVIDES SPACE RELATED RESEARCH AND POLICY DISSEMINATION TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirby Ikin Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Karlton Blade Johnson Chair, Board Of Governor | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Anita Gale Chair, Exec. Committee/cha | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mark Hopkins Emeritus Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jeremy Wainscott Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Ahearn Vice President, Chapters | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Silver Marketing Inc Membership Support | 12/30/18 | $103,622 |
Virtual Inc Management & Admin | 12/30/18 | $102,111 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,615 |
| Membership dues | $475,321 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,366,427 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,848,363 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,734 |
| Investment income | $25,539 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,914 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,926,964 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,143 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $92,656 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,424 |
| Fees for services: Other | $214,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,711 |
| Office expenses | $179,858 |
| Information technology | $74,378 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,789 |
| Travel | $12,254 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $145,158 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,667 |
| All other expenses | $1,317 |
| Total functional expenses | $883,551 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,640 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $79,040 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,819 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,911,905 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,152,404 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,700 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $39,669 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,845 |
| Total liabilities | $72,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,080,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,152,404 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Space Society has recieved totaling $1,002,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Club For The Future Kent, WA PURPOSE: INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN STEM AND HELP INVENT THE FUTURE OF LIFE IN SPACE | $1,000,000 |
Colegato Foundation Tr Lincolnshire, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Geophysical Union Washington, DC | $197,960,779 | $46,621,349 |
National Institute Of Aerospace Associates Hampton, VA | $24,951,080 | $26,735,144 |
American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics Reston, VA | $43,823,405 | $27,848,367 |
General Aviation Manufacturers Association Inc Washington, DC | $11,882,458 | $7,210,865 |
American Council On Renewable Energy-Acore Washington, DC | $2,445,109 | $6,857,978 |
Universities Research Association Inc Washington, DC | $19,819,998 | $5,982,811 |
Korea-Us Science Cooperation Center Vienna, VA | $5,319,420 | $4,061,638 |
American Center For Physics Inc college park, MD | $26,806,500 | $2,493,197 |
Alliance For Market Solutions Inc Mclean, VA | $810,160 | $251,246 |
Mineralogical Society Of America Chantilly, VA | $5,715,292 | $1,463,558 |
Open Imagery Network Inc Washington, DC | $812,425 | $1,782,687 |
National Space Club And Foundation Washington, DC | $1,376,544 | $1,273,156 |