Astrobiology Research Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$131
-86.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
+35.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+102.9% YoY
About Astrobiology Research Trust
Based on IRS filings
Astrobiology Research Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $131 | $1,002 | $1,846 |
| Revenue | $34,050 | $22,656 | $15,063 |
| Expenses | $34,921 | $23,500 | $15,963 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $31,781 | $23,500 | $15,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $17 | $153 | $166 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W BRIGHAM KLYCE | TRUSTEE/ADVISORY BOARD MBR | 5 | — |
| ALAN LIGHTMAN | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIMITAR SASSELOV | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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