Ad Astra School
Ad Astra School operated a kindergarten, elementary, and middle school in Texas using a curriculum that involved a learner-driven community and self-paced learning.
Ad Astra School at a glance
In short: Ad Astra School gave $128K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $128K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $128,478
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $128,478
- Median grant
- $128,478
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Ad Astra School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Khan Academy ($128K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $1.4M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $128K.
*2023: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khan Academy Mountain View, CA | Support Academy Operations and Programs | $128,478 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $444,826 | $550,267 | $128,478 | 1 | $102,764 |
| 2022 | $117,226 | $1,137,736 | $1,759,938 | $1,354,452 | 1 | $3 |
| 2021 | $1,325,252 | $1,706,512 | $1,389,745 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $526,352 | $1,539,456 | $1,323,020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $244,021 | $976,676 | $1,072,710 | $18,200 | 1 | — |
*2023: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Ad Astra School
Based on IRS filings
Ad Astra School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $128K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ad Astra School is led by Elon Musk, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elon Musk
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared J. Birchall
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joshua Dahn (2019–2022) — Head of School
- Former: Daniel Lakis (2019–2021) — Teacher & Administrator
- Former: Rosemary Rohde (2020–2021) — Teacher
- Former: Tara Safronoff (2020–2021) — Teacher
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ad Astra School
How much does Ad Astra School give each year?
Ad Astra School gave $128K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
What is Ad Astra School?
Ad Astra School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX.
Where does Ad Astra School operate?
Ad Astra School has awarded grants in California.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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