National Security Space Association Inc
Nssa is solely dedicated to the national security space enterprise. It works to foster long-term cooperation among industry and government officials, leading the way with expert opinion, insight and analysis. Nssa is devoted to fostering a holistic, mission-oriented workforce that will shape the face of national security space for generations to come.
National Security Space Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $854,247
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,475,426
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,457,909
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Security Space Association Inc
Who National Security Space Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $845K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine Orlando, FL | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Alaska Lions Club Oak Brook, IL | Program Support | $20,000 |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Washington, DC | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Ariel Global Community Nashville, TN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Spirit of America Worldwide Arlington, VA | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854,247 | $2,475,426 | $2,457,909 | — | — |
| 2023 | $761,644 | $2,251,806 | $2,288,555 | $125,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $799,767 | $2,420,835 | $2,300,538 | $845,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $576,439 | $757,017 | $631,784 | — | — |
| 2020 | $352,686 | $414,115 | $246,258 | — | — |
About National Security Space Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Security Space Association Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $854K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Security Space Association Inc is led by Steven D. Jacques, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven D. Jacques
President
Executive Director & Founder → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Joseph K. Dodd
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Crosier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerald Howe
Board Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester Lyles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Long
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Logan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gross
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Loggins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Pejic
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Wilcher
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Vezzali
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Parker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Young
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Schmoll
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Michael
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lusczakoski
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Schroth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Norton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Hake
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Dan Piemont (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Rizzo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Demaree (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael P. Dempsey (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Kitay (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eli Niewood (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Backes (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Manny Mora (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Faga (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim McBride (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Engola (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Aves (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Splaingard (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Payam Banazadeh (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kay Sears (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Fraser (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Riordan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Schmanske (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Steven D Jacques (President).
Frequently asked questions about National Security Space Association Inc
How large is National Security Space Association Inc?
National Security Space Association Inc reported $854K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is National Security Space Association Inc?
National Security Space Association Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $854K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Security Space Association Inc operate?
National Security Space Association Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is National Security Space Association Inc's EIN?
National Security Space Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3210801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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