Universities Space Research Association

Organization Overview

Universities Space Research Association is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Universities Space Research Association employed 579 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Universities Space Research Association 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 09/2021, Universities Space Research Association generated $147.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $146.0m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ADVANCE THE SPACE AND AERONAUTICS RELATED SCIENCES AND EXPLORATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NASA ACADEMIC MISSION SERVICES (NAMS) CONTRACT TO DELIVER NEW CONCEPTS, TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO AERONAUTICS, SCIENCE AND AERO FLIGHT DYNAMICS. THIS FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR A $193 MILLION AWARD LAUNCHES AN INTEGRATED MULTI-YEAR RESEARCH EFFORT TO BE CONDUCTED AT NASA'S AMES RESEARCH CENTER, WHICH RANGES FROM FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FIELD TEST DEPLOYMENTS AND OPERATIONAL SCIENCE MISSIONS.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS (EAP & EPO): THE EDUCATION PROGRAM'S OFFICE PRIMARILY SUPPORTS NASA'S EFFORTS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND THE SPACE SCIENCES, AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING YOUNG STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND BUSINESS.


STRATOSPHERIC OBSERVATORY FOR INFRARED ASTRONOMY (SOFIA):SOFIA IS AN AIRBORNE OBSERVATORY THAT STUDIES THE UNIVERSE IN THE INFRARED SPECTRUM. BESIDES THIS CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE PROGRESS, SOFIA IS A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES, OF NEW INSTRUMENTATIONS, AND IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND TEACHERS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF INFRARED ASTRONOMY. SOFIA FLIES INTO THE STRATOSPHERE, OPENS THE TELESCOPE CAVITY DOOR, AND POINTS ITS TELESCOPE AT THE HEAVENS MOST NIGHTS A WEEK IN THIS DECADE AND THE NEXT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeffrey Isaacson
President And CEO
$1,369,873
David Bell
Director, Nams & Riacs
$324,065
Mary Jean Greenwell
Vp,finance And Admin,cfo
$317,521
Bernard Seery
Svp,technology R&d
$306,520
Ghassem Asrar
Svp, Science
$296,932
Kevin Schmadel
Vp,corp Affairs And Comm
$283,214

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Crown Consulting Inc
Scientific Support Services
$5,126,933
Global Science & Technology
Scientific Support Services
$4,077,272
Mosaic Atm Inc
Scientific Support Services
$3,869,673
Morgan State Univ
Scientific Support Services
$2,797,962
Rigetti & Co Inc
Scientific Support Services
$1,383,546
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,200
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $147,025,497
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$39,763
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$147,066,460
Total Program Service Revenue$486,182
Investment income $102,522
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$76,332
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $147,588,502

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Universities Space Research Association has recieved totaling $11.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$300,000
Ending Balance$300,000

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