AD ASTRA SCHOOL OPERATES A KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN TEXAS USING A CURRICULUM THAT INVOLVES A LEARNER-DRIVEN COMMUNITY AND SELF-PACED LEARNING.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$128K
About Ad Astra School
Based on IRS filings
Ad Astra School is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $117,226 | $1,325,252 |
| Revenue | $444,826 | $1,137,736 | $1,706,512 |
| Expenses | $550,267 | $1,759,938 | $1,389,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $102,764 | $3 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Khan Academy ($128,478).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KHAN ACADEMY MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | SUPPORT ACADEMY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS | $128,478 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELON MUSK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JARED J BIRCHALL | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Astra School?
Ad Astra School is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Ad Astra School operate?
Ad Astra School has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Ad Astra School award?
In 2023, Ad Astra School awarded 1 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $128K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ad Astra School's EIN?
Ad Astra School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1480453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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