The American Space Exploration Childrens
The American Space Exploration Childrens is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Concord, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $251K.
The American Space Exploration Childrens at a glance
In short: The American Space Exploration Childrens gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,683
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,281
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,225
- Total assets
- $3,102,181
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The American Space Exploration Childrens funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of Satellite Professionals ($73K). Together the top 5 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($29,593), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The American Space Exploration Childrens gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2020) to $158K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Satellite Professionals New York, NY | Grant Award for Space Safety Projects | $72,615 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $29,593 |
| Laura Husband Houston, TX | Medical and Educational | $22,449 |
| Teachers in Space New York, NY | Grant Award for Teachers in Space | $22,000 |
| Alison Smith Balch Atlanta, GA | Medical | $5,733 |
| Erin Smith Ringgold Virginia Beach, VA | Medical | $5,293 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,102,181 | $273,110 | $194,139 | $157,683 | 6 | $172,203 | $251,174 | $178,125 |
| 2024 | $3,023,158 | $155,664 | $184,975 | $147,772 | 4 | $161,509 | $132,198 | $172,371 |
| 2023 | $3,052,464 | $10,395 | $178,066 | $83,988 | 5 | $161,061 | $91,535 | $159,833 |
| 2022 | $3,219,663 | $157,546 | $172,409 | $120,155 | 3 | $147,158 | $132,295 | $160,856 |
| 2021 | $3,234,526 | $660,417 | $168,343 | $157,298 | 3 | $157,298 | $649,372 | $169,096 |
| 2020 | $2,742,452 | $207,879 | $78,831 | $74,415 | 5 | — | $203,826 | $143,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The American Space Exploration Childrens reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American Space Exploration Childrens's only listed officer is Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $6K, to TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The American Space Exploration Childrens
How much does The American Space Exploration Childrens give each year?
The American Space Exploration Childrens gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $148K across 4 grants.
What is The American Space Exploration Childrens's typical grant size?
The American Space Exploration Childrens's median grant in 2025 was $22,225, and its average grant was $26,281, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The American Space Exploration Childrens give grants?
The American Space Exploration Childrens gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The American Space Exploration Childrens give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The American Space Exploration Childrens's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The American Space Exploration Childrens's largest grantees?
The American Space Exploration Childrens's largest 2025 grantees include Society of Satellite Professionals ($72,615), Laura Husband ($22,449) and Teachers in Space ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($29,593), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The American Space Exploration Childrens?
The American Space Exploration Childrens reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The American Space Exploration Childrens?
The American Space Exploration Childrens is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Concord, MA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The American Space Exploration Childrens's EIN?
The American Space Exploration Childrens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1439509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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