EIN 84-1215290

Space Science Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
83
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Space Science Institute shapes our future by enabling scientists to advance the understanding of Earth and the Universe, increasing science and technology literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds, and inspiring youth to pursue science-technology. The organization engages its services of scientists and educators in research to explore space and disseminate information to private, government, and public organizations through programs in basic Science research, education, and public outreach that integrate the two.
Total revenues
$11,854,921
2022
Total expenses
$9,666,822
2022
Total assets
$4,357,046
2022
Num. employees
83
2022

Program areas at Space Science Institute

The organization conducts programs in basic Science research, education and public outreach, and programs which integrate the two. Services of scientists and educators are engaged in research and explore Space and disseminate the information to private, government, and public sectors.

Who funds Space Science Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationIn Support of the Development and Distribution of Solar Education Kits That Include Safe Eclipse Viewing Glasses and Educational Materials and Guidance for Public Libraries Across the Country.$3,000,000
Trustees of Boston UniversityResearch$118,824
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyScientific Research on Data From Hubble Space Telescope$90,035
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Space Science Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Karly M PitmanExecutive Director$198,686
Carl WuthDirector , Business Operations$204,795
Ralph ShupingDeputy Director , Acting Director of Research , Senior Research Scientist$207,727
James HaroldActing Director of Ncil and Director of Ist$156,566
Steve JollyVice Chairman$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Space Science Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,850,126
Program services$3,860
Investment income and dividends$935
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,854,921

Form 990s for Space Science Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-26990View PDF
2021-122022-07-05990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
2018-122019-07-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,000 from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 20, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4765 Walnut St B
Boulder, CO 80301
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
spacescience.org/index.php 
Phone
(720) 974-5888
IRS details
EIN
84-1215290
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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