Inspiration Mars Foundation
Inspiration Mars Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Pacific Palisades, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Inspiration Mars Foundation at a glance
In short: Inspiration Mars Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2019 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $37,241
- Grants made (2019)
- 1
- Average grant
- $37,241
- Median grant
- $37,241
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Inspiration Mars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was California Science Center Foundation ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2019 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Science Education | $37,241 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $43,886 | $37,241 | 1 | $2,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Inspiration Mars Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Inspiration Mars Foundation is led by Dennis Tito, President & Executive on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Dennis Tito
President & Executive
New on the 2019 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Yoder
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ahl
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krystyna Abba
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Inspiration Mars Foundation
How much does Inspiration Mars Foundation give each year?
Inspiration Mars Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Inspiration Mars Foundation?
Inspiration Mars Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Where does Inspiration Mars Foundation operate?
Inspiration Mars Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Inspiration Mars Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Inspiration Mars Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Inspiration Mars Foundation's EIN?
Inspiration Mars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1883280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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