Space Frontier Foundation Inc
Education of the public on issues of space exploration, development and settlement, and the development and settlement of space by nongovernmental means.
Space Frontier Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Space Frontier Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $367,730
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Space Frontier Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beyond Earth Institute ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Earth Institute New York, NY | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367,730 | $123,469 | $213,248 | $7,500 | 1 | $16,155 |
| 2023 | $458,288 | $24,904 | $186,423 | $63,221 | 1 | $23,498 |
About Space Frontier Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Space Frontier Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Space Frontier Foundation Inc is led by Sean Mahoney, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sean Mahoney
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Aaron Oesterle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$42K (2024)
Eric Ingram
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jim Muncy
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Libby Loyd
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Malak Crisp
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Megan Bennett
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Mealling
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Miekkal Clarkson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Quade MacDonald
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Taylor Winkleman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $42K, to Aaron Oesterle (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Space Frontier Foundation Inc
How much does Space Frontier Foundation Inc give each year?
Space Frontier Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 1 grant.
How large is Space Frontier Foundation Inc?
Space Frontier Foundation Inc reported $368K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What is Space Frontier Foundation Inc?
Space Frontier Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. It holds $368K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Space Frontier Foundation Inc operate?
Space Frontier Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What is Space Frontier Foundation Inc's EIN?
Space Frontier Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3542980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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