Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Incorporated

Organization Overview

Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Incorporated, operating under the name Space Center Houston, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Space Center Houston employed 380 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Space Center Houston 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, Space Center Houston generated $45.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 7 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

THE MISSION OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO OPERATE SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, A VISITORS CENTER DEVOTED TO INCREASEDPUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MANNED SPACE FLIGHT EDUCATION FOUNDATION OPERATES SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, A VISITORS' CENTER DEVOTED TO INCREASING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT BY PROVIDING ARTIFACTS, EXHIBITS, TOURS OF NASA, AND LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS. VISITORS APPROXIMATE 1,000,000 ANNUALLY. HOWEVER DUE TO THE PANDEMIC IN 2020/2021, THE FOUNDATION SAW A DECREASE IN VISITORS AND PROGRAM REVENUE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION BENEFITS FROM VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, WHICH HAVE TOTALED 10,500 HOURS AND HAVE BEEN VALUED AT $300,000. THE MISSION OF SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, THE GATEWAY TO JOHNSON SPACE CENTER AND THE ASTRONAUTS, IS TO BE A WORLD-CLASS ATTRACTION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATING EVERY GENERATION ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION, THE MISSION OF NASA'S JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, RELATED AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THE BENEFITS OF SPACE EXPLORATION TO HUMANKIND.


MANNED SPACE FLIGHT EDUCATION FOUNDATION OPERATES SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, A VISITORS' CENTER DEVOTED TO INCREASING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT BY PROVIDING ARTIFACTS, EXHIBITS, TOURS OF NASA, AND LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS. VISITORS APPROXIMATE 1,000,000 ANNUALLY. HOWEVER DUE TO THE PANDEMIC IN 2020/2021, THE FOUNDATION SAW A DECREASE IN VISITORS AND PROGRAM REVENUE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION BENEFITS FROM VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, WHICH HAVE TOTALED 10,500 HOURS AND HAVE BEEN VALUED AT $300,000. THE MISSION OF SPACE CENTER HOUSTON, THE GATEWAY TO JOHNSON SPACE CENTER AND THE ASTRONAUTS, IS TO BE A WORLD-CLASS ATTRACTION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATING EVERY GENERATION ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION, THE MISSION OF NASA'S JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, RELATED AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND THE BENEFITS OF SPACE EXPLORATION TO HUMANKIND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William Harris
Ceo/president
$551,455
Mary Baerg
COO
$291,393
Janet Brown
VP Of Finance
$285,884
Richard Glover
VP Of Communications
$209,946
Daniel Newmyer
VP Of Education
$160,307
Anna Haire
Hr Director
$142,578

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Assurance Electric
Electrical Services
$418,868
Guru Experience Co
Software Application
$220,001
Exhibits Development Group Llc
Exhibit Services
$125,000
Assurance Electric
Electrical Services
$418,868
Guru Experience Co
Software Application
$220,001
Exhibits Development Group Llc
Exhibit Services
$125,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,069,172
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,612,167
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,864
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,681,339
Total Program Service Revenue$25,219,565
Investment income $1,037
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $314
Royalties $3,992,701
Net Rental Income $15,975
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $102,428
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $45,013,359

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Incorporated has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANT: GENERAL OPERATING AND SUPPORT

$5,000
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