EIN 27-5410763

Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
63
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The mission of CASIS is to maximize use of this unparalleled platform for innovation, which can benefit all humankind and inspire a new generation to look to the stars.
Total revenues
$17,778,832
2023
Total expenses
$17,177,114
2023
Total assets
$6,721,508
2023
Num. employees
63
2023

Program areas at CASIS

Casis manages the international Space station u.s. national laboratory, under cooperative agreement with nasa. As a public service enterprise, the iss national lab allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on earth, mature space-based business models, advance Science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low earth orbit. Casis enables and facilitates access to research resources on the iss in support of non-nasa Science, technology, and education initiatives from u.s. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector.

Grants made by CASIS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Regents of the University of ColoradoThis Project Supports Investigator Access To Biological Specimens From A Rodent Research Reference Mission for Fundamental Biomedical Research on the Iss National Lab.$192,548
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)Studies How Exposure To Microgravity Disrupts the Circatidal Clock, the 12-hour Oscillation of Genes Involved in Metabolism, To Explore the Role of Regulatory Genes in Metabolic Disorders Such As Liver Disease, Diabetes, and Other Illnesses Associated With Obesity.$132,417
Methodist Hospital Research InstituteLeverages the Extreme Environment of Space To Test the Performance of Five Proprietary Carbon Fiber Materials, Including Forged and 3d-pronted Carbon Fiber Composites, Developed By Automobili Lamborghini for Aerospace Applications.$86,548
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at CASIS

NameTitleCompensation
Ramon Ray LugoPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President and Acting Chief Executive Officer$327,575
Ray LugoChief Executive Officer
Francisco CordovaChief Operating Officer
Michael Roberts, Ph.D.Chief Scientific Officer$211,118
Christine KretzFormer Vice President Commercial Innovation$198,351
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for CASIS

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,992,621
Program services$767,575
Investment income and dividends$345
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$18,107
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$184
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$17,778,832

Form 990s for CASIS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-15990View PDF
2022-092023-02-13990View PDF
2021-092022-02-23990View PDF
2020-092021-04-13990View PDF
2019-092020-10-02990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6905 N Wickham Rd 500
Melbourne, FL 32940
Metro area
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
County
Brevard County, FL
Website URL
issnationallab.org/ 
Phone
(321) 253-5101
IRS details
EIN
27-5410763
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0188678
FTB Entity ID
3490074
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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