Us Space & Rocket Center
THE U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER AND SPACE CAMP THROUGH GRANTS, FUNDRAISING, SCHOLARSHIPS, EVENTS AND CORPORATE PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.1M
-13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.7M
+42.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.2M
+42.0% YoY
About Us Space & Rocket Center
Based on IRS filings
Us Space & Rocket Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HUNTSVILLE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8.7M. Net investment income was $743K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,122,110 | $24,398,384 | $18,280,145 |
| Revenue | $22,154,182 | $22,966,153 | $26,134,184 |
| Expenses | $25,873,309 | $20,155,505 | $13,257,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $742,511 | $253,696 | $10,950 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alabama Space Science Exhibit Comm ($3,643,440), Alabama Space Science Exhibit Comm ($3,461,078), Alabama Space Science Exhibit Comm ($1,284,004).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA SPACE SCIENCE EXHIBIT COMM HUNTSVILLE, AL | SCHOLARSHIP/SUPPORT | $1,284,004 |
| ALABAMA SPACE SCIENCE EXHIBIT COMM HUNTSVILLE, AL | EXHIBIT SUPPORT | $3,461,078 |
| ALABAMA SPACE SCIENCE EXHIBIT COMM HUNTSVILLE, AL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $337,075 |
| ALABAMA SPACE SCIENCE EXHIBIT COMM HUNTSVILLE, AL | CAPITAL PROJECTS | $3,643,440 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS BRENDA CARR | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $133,529 |
| MS JO ANNE BARNHART | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MR RYAN A BRUKARDT | CHAIRMAN | 24 | — |
| MR WILLIAM B CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DR CHARLES R CHAPPELL | DIRECTOR | 4.5 | — |
| DR GRETCHEN GREEN | SECRETARY | 7.5 | — |
| MS REBECCA TORZONE KUSTOM | DIRECTOR | 6 | — |
| MR PETER MARQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MR ROBERT C MAYES | TREASURER | 8.5 | — |
| MS MICHELE O'SHAUGHNESSY | DIRECTOR | 9 | — |
| IAN RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MR JEFFREY H SAMZ | VICE CHAIRMA | 9.5 | — |
| MS SASHA M SEALY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MR TIM SHEEHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MS KATHI TEW | DIRECTOR | 6 | — |
| MR TONY ZANA | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Us Space & Rocket Center?
Us Space & Rocket Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HUNTSVILLE, AL. It holds $21.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Us Space & Rocket Center?
As of 2024, Us Space & Rocket Center holds $21.1M in total assets with $22.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $8.7M in 2024.
Where does Us Space & Rocket Center operate?
Us Space & Rocket Center has awarded grants in Alabama.
What size grants does Us Space & Rocket Center award?
In 2024, Us Space & Rocket Center awarded 4 grants totaling $8.7M — an average of about $2.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Us Space & Rocket Center's EIN?
Us Space & Rocket Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1265839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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