American Astronautical Society Inc is located in Springfield, VA. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Astronautical Society Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Astronautical Society Inc 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 12/2022, American Astronautical Society Inc generated $944.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $722.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE & PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEEN & RENDER SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1450 MEMBERS INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP - PROMOTED COOPERATION BETWEEN AND RENDERED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1450 MEMBERS INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES AND SPACE FLIGHT ENGINEERING, AND MAINTAINING A STRONG SPACE PROGRAM.
TECH. MEETINGS - PROMOTED THE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENTS OF MEMBERS, ADVANCED THE COMMON PURPOSES OF MEMBERS & PROVIDED A FORUM FOR PROMOTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES & SPACE FLIGHT ENGINEERING.
PUBLICATIONS - PROVIDED A MEDIUM FOR A AND B ABOVE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Witkowski Vice Pres. Finance | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David B Spencer Vice Pres. Publications | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frank A Slazer Vice Pres. Public Policy | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alan Deluna President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Molly Kearns Vice Pres. Strategic C & O | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ronald J Birk Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $91,387 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $96,487 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $813,213 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $944,774 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,202 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,101 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,284 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,924 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,844 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,355 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,266 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,721 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $688 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $120 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $407,409 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $141 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,036 |
| Total functional expenses | $722,410 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,199 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $262,020 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,475 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,609 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $136,234 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,675 |
| Total assets | $1,150,212 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,055 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $750 |
| Total liabilities | $34,805 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $820,059 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $295,348 |
| 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 | $1,150,212 |
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|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institution Of Washington Washington, DC | $1,305,606,009 | $164,744,772 |
American Astronomical Society Washington, DC | $21,871,177 | $17,471,166 |
National Star Route Mail Contractors Association Vienna, VA | $2,569,472 | $2,106,797 |
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Rosman, NC | $17,901,381 | $1,124,860 |
National Star Route Contractors Group Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
American Astronautical Society Inc Springfield, VA | $1,150,212 | $944,774 |
District Of Columbia Eastern Star Temple Building And Maintenance Washington, DC | $824,122 | $1,019,961 |
Order Of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Of Virginia Midlothian, VA | $4,029,707 | $292,094 |
Order Of Eastern Star Of West Virginia Buckhannon, WV | $4,007,312 | $459,473 |
Astronomical League Fincastle, VA | $384,206 | $195,075 |
Star Gazing Farm Inc Boyds, MD | $108,613 | $0 |
The Winter Star Company Burnsville, NC | $858,490 | $63,949 |
Future Space Leaders Foundation Washington, DC | $127,742 | $0 |
Ancient Astronaut Society Inc Franklin, KY | $0 | $0 |