American Astronautical Society Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $648.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- Founding
- 04/1960
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-6053513
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, American Astronautical Society Inc generated $648.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $541.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.5%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| 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 |
Ronald J Birk Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jr Edwards Vice Pres. International | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $166,820 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $20,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $702 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $187,522 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $453,927 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| 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 | $648,899 |
| 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. | $126,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $104,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,132 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,104 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,630 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,524 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,482 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $34 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $226,842 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,650 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,558 |
| Total functional expenses | $541,202 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $459,932 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $261,716 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $95,775 |
| 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 | $39,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $169,072 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,680 |
| Total assets | $1,030,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,026 |
| 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 | $36,776 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,801 |
| 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 | $1,030,925 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Astronautical Society Inc has recieved totaling $7,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aerospace Corporation Los Angeles, CA | | $7,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Carnegie Institution Of Washington Washington, DC | $1,453,446,708 | $127,997,936 |
American Astronomical Society Washington, DC | $21,871,177 | $17,471,166 |
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute Rosman, NC | $18,411,020 | $1,219,379 |
National Star Route Contractors Group Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
National Star Route Mail Contractors Association Vienna, VA | $1,940,936 | $846,322 |
American Astronautical Society Inc Springfield, VA | $1,030,925 | $648,899 |
District Of Columbia Eastern Star Temple Building And Maintenance Washington, DC | $223,511 | $567,460 |
Order Of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Of Virginia Henrico, VA | $4,370,595 | -$21,151 |
Astronomical League Fincastle, VA | $382,051 | $250,851 |
Star Gazing Farm Inc Boyds, MD | $101,000 | $0 |
Order Of Eastern Star Of West Virginia Buckhannon, WV | $4,228,932 | $581,661 |
The Winter Star Company Burnsville, NC | $789,839 | $81,868 |