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EIN 84-1215290

Space Science Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
86
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
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
$9,212,731
2023
Total expenses
$10,727,155
2023
Total assets
$3,568,040
2023
Num. employees
86
2023

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
Association of Universities for Research in AstronomyScientific Research on Data From Hubble Space Telescope$166,860
Colorado Gives FoundationGeneral Purpose$21,464
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Space Science Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Michael WolffInterim Executive Director$194,127
Mike WolffInterim Executive Director and Senior Research Scientist
Carl WuthDirector , Business Operations$200,869
James HaroldDirector of Ist and Deputy Director of Ncil$160,368
Anne HollandDirector of Ncil
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Space Science Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,180,619
Program services$29,908
Investment income and dividends$2,204
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$9,212,731

Form 990s for Space Science Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-29990View PDF
2022-122023-07-26990View PDF
2021-122022-07-05990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Blue Marble SpaceSeattle, WA$4,057,630
Berkeley Geochronology Center (BGC)Berkeley, CA$5,475,502
Lowell ObservatoryFlagstaff, AZ$20,163,990
Altasea at the Port of Los AngelesSan Pedro, CA$5,539,455
Hydrologic Research CenterSan Diego, CA$3,214,589
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Data update history
September 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $166,860 from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
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
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0246952
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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