Astrobotic Foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Astrobotic Foundation 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, Astrobotic Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.0% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASTROBOTIC FOUNDATION OPERATES MOONSHOT MUSEUM, WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE A DIVERSE NEW GENERATION TO FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE FUTURE OF HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOONSHOT MUSEUM START-UP OPERATIONS AND FACILITY BUILDOUT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel Moore Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,011 |
Justine Kasznica Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Lopez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lashawn Burton-Faulk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Thornton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tom Oberst Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,232,410 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,232,410 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,232,410 |
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. | $47,011 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,671 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,056 |
Payroll taxes | $7,290 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,006 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $250 |
All other expenses | $130 |
Total functional expenses | $68,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,282,768 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,000 |
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 | $352,700 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,710,468 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,701 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $46,701 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $464,443 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,199,324 |
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 | $1,710,468 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Astrobotic Foundation has recieved totaling $825,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SPACE MUSEUM IN THE NORTHSIDE | $500,000 |
Howmet Aerospace Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF: LAUNCHING MOONSHOT MUSEUM | $250,000 |
Community Foundation Of Western Pennsylvania And Eastern Ohio Sharon, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
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Toledo Science Center Toledo, OH | $5,601,246 | $4,169,037 |
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Discovery Center Of Science And Technology Syracuse, NY | $7,086,838 | $2,939,624 |
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Ohio Academy Of Science Dublin, OH | $1,206,586 | $1,431,773 |
Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center Bay Village, OH | $6,453,356 | $1,686,404 |
Lancaster Science Center Lancaster, PA | $3,068,922 | $1,227,133 |
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