Keystone Space Collaborative
Support and serve the tri-state region's (pa, wv, oh) growing space industry, and to attract and expand the next generation of space industry businesses and talent in the region.
Keystone Space Collaborative at a glance
In short: Keystone Space Collaborative gave $200K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $40,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $640,050
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Keystone Space Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beyond Reach Labs Inc ($50K). Together the top 5 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Reach Labs Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Innovation Challenge Winner | $50,000 |
| Monolith LLC Washington, DC | Innovation Challenge Winner | $50,000 |
| Goeppert LLC Philadelphia, PA | Innovation Challenge Winner | $50,000 |
| Kurt J Lesker CO Jefferson Hills, PA | Innovation Challenge Winner | $25,000 |
| Revitalize Energy Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Innovation Challenge Winner | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $640,050 | $690,629 | $1,032,795 | $200,000 | 5 | $5,866 |
| 2024 | $811,068 | $1,034,527 | $918,514 | — | — | $130 |
| 2023 | $629,059 | $904,256 | $587,098 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $142,160 | $271,095 | $196,609 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $67,674 | $118,750 | $51,076 | — | — | — |
About Keystone Space Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Keystone Space Collaborative is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $640K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Keystone Space Collaborative is led by Justine Kasznica, Board Chair on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justine Kasznica
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe A. Karabinus
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Bryan Muzyka
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Volk
Board Secretary
Founding Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard McShea
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Horack
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Leiter
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
Board Secretary → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johanson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Priscilla Beal (2021–2023) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Docherty (2021–2022) — Founding Board Member
- Former: Bernie McShea (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $102K, to ZOE a Karabinus (Program Director).
Frequently asked questions about Keystone Space Collaborative
How much does Keystone Space Collaborative give each year?
Keystone Space Collaborative gave $200K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Keystone Space Collaborative's typical grant size?
Keystone Space Collaborative's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $40,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Keystone Space Collaborative give grants?
Keystone Space Collaborative gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Keystone Space Collaborative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Keystone Space Collaborative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Challenge Winner" (5 grants).
Who are Keystone Space Collaborative's largest grantees?
Keystone Space Collaborative's largest 2025 grantees include Beyond Reach Labs Inc ($50,000), Monolith LLC ($50,000) and Goeppert LLC ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keystone Space Collaborative?
Keystone Space Collaborative reported $640K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $691K.
What is Keystone Space Collaborative's EIN?
Keystone Space Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4392042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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