National Space Society

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 12/2022, National Space Society generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kirby Ikin
Chair, Board Of Directors
$0
Anita Gale
Chief Executive Officer
$0
Mark Hopkins
CEO Emeritus
$0
Karlton Johnson
Chair, Board Of Governors
$0
Michelle Hanlon
President
$0
Hoyt Davidson
Executive Vice President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Virtual Inc
Management & Admin
$102,111
Silver Marketing Inc
Membership Support
$103,622
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$4,359
Membership dues$380,071
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$435,989
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$820,419
Total Program Service Revenue$97,971
Investment income $93,774
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $93,860
Net Rental Income $3,477
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$34,375
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,115,581

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Space Society has awarded $127,395 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

STEAMSPACE EDUCATION OUTREACH

PURPOSE: SPACE EDUCATION GRANT

$25,000

EXPANDING FRONTIERS CORP

PURPOSE: SPACE EDUCATION GRANT

$56,395

KIDS READ INC

PURPOSE: SPACE EDUCATION GRANT

$46,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
American Council On Renewable Energy-Acore
Washington, DC
$10,248,895
General Aviation Manufacturers Association Inc
Washington, DC
$9,717,541
Universities Research Association Inc
Washington, DC
$5,770,537
Korea-Us Science Cooperation Center
Vienna, VA
$4,373,836
American Center For Physics Inc
college park, MD
$2,789,791
National Security Space Association Inc
Arlington, VA
$2,251,806
Mineralogical Society Of America
Chantilly, VA
$1,794,987
Open Imagery Network Inc
Washington, DC
$2,507,797
National Space Society
Washington, DC
$1,115,581
Foundation For Earth Science Information Partners
Severna Park, MD
$1,520,298
Alliance For Market Solutions Inc
Mclean, VA
$672,792
National Weather Service Employees Organization
Washington, DC
$1,133,255
National Space Club And Foundation
Washington, DC
$1,328,100
Ecologic Institute
Washington, DC
$410,313
Harvey And Vera Patrick Family Foundation Inc
Ellicott City, MD
$8,361
National Hispanic Coalition Of Federal Aviation Employees
Washington, DC
$343,171
A Salon Ltd
Washington, DC
$386,561
Csrm Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
$294,458
Women In Aerospace Inc
Washington, DC
$305,708
Commission On Accreditation Of
Alexandria, VA
$483,614
Aerospace States Association Inc
Alexandria, VA
$170,281
Space Transportation Association
Mc Lean, VA
$209,848
National Institute For Aerospace Standards Inc
Arlington, VA
$9,009
Artspace
Richmond, VA
$0
American Institute Of Hydrology
Fredericksberg, VA
$0

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