American Astronomical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$634K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds American Astronomical Society?
American Astronomical Society is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation ($220K), American Institute of Physics Inc ($126K), American Physical Society ($124K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $634K in grants to American Astronomical Society between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation | $220,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| American Institute of Physics Inc | $125,512 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| American Physical Society | $123,661 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Kavli Foundation | $60,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The New York Community Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brinson Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has American Astronomical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | American Physical Society | Sub Awards | $78,202 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | American Institute of Physics Inc | Promoting Excellence in Physics and Astronomy Education via Workshops | $26,250 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Kavli Foundation | FRED KAVLI PLENARY LECTURE 2024-2028 | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | American Physical Society | SUB AWARDS | $45,459 |
| 2023 | American Institute of Physics Inc | SEE PART IV | $42,131 |
| 2023 | The Kavli Foundation | FRED KAVLI PLENARY LECTURE 2024-2028 | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | American Institute of Physics Inc | SEE PART IV | $42,131 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Kavli Foundation | FRED KAVLI PLENARY LECTURE 2019-2023 | $12,000 |
| 2021 | The Kavli Foundation | FRED KAVLI PLENARY LECTURE 2019-2023 | $12,000 |
| 2020 | The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation | For the development of Osterbrock Leadership Program | $220,000 |
| 2020 | American Institute of Physics Inc | See Part IV | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Kavli Foundation | FRED KAVLI PLENARY LECTURE 2019-2023 | $12,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Astronomical Society?
American Astronomical Society is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation ($220K), American Institute of Physics Inc ($126K), American Physical Society ($124K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $634K in grants to American Astronomical Society between 2020–2024.
Who is American Astronomical Society's largest funder?
The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Astronomical Society, with $220K across 1 grant (2020).
How much grant funding has American Astronomical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $634K in grants to American Astronomical Society across 17 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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