Program areas at Space Prize Foundation
Space Prize PortugalSpace Prize Portugal is the third iteration in the Space Prize Challenge program. It is created through a partnership of Mário Ferreira, the first Portuguese citizen to cross the space border. The Space Prize Portugal is a global contest open to Portuguese female students between 18 and 22 years old. Five finalists received a year of mentorship and two winners received a zero-gravity flight in Bordeaux, France with AirZeroG/Novespace.
Space Education CurriculumThe Space Prize Foundation created the first comprehensive open-source space education curriculum appropriate for high school+ students that is accessible worldwide to support educational equity.
Space Prize Challenge NYCSpace Price Challenge NYC is a pilot program for the Foundations Space Prize Challenge program, which awards promising young women with space experiences and mentorship based on their responses to essay and video prompts. SP Challenge NYC took place in 5 NYC high schools across the 5 different boroughs. In May, 2022, five winners received a ZERO-G flight and a year of mentorship from an influential woman in the space industry.
Who funds Space Prize Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Space Prize Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kim MacHaria | Executive Director | | 2023-08-07 |
| Kimberly MacHaria | Past Executive Director | $38,333 | 2022-12-31 |
| Eddie Miller | Vice Chairman | $0 | 2023-11-14 |
| Dr. Mark Wagner | President | $59,479 | 2023-08-07 |
Financials for Space Prize Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $329,752 | $250,001 | 31.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $329,752 | $250,001 | 31.9% |
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|---|
| Climate Health and Research Network | 501(c)(3) | Bowdoinham, ME | $147,161 |
| Explore Mars | 501(c)(3) | Natick, MA | $494,503 |
| Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $822,076 |
| Global Council for Science and the Environment | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $641,607 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $518,631 |
| Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research | 501(c)(3) | Newark, DE | $1,332,879 |
| Objective-See Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Kula, HI | $593,182 |
| Geeks Without Frontiers | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $1,320,752 |
| The Citizen Science Lab | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,164,708 |
| United Coalition of Reason | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $160,847 |
Data update history
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyArts, cultural, and humanitiesWorld peace
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1365 York Ave Ste 1606
- New York, NY 10021
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- New York County, NY
- Website URL
- spaceprize.org/
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0839387
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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