United States Space Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.7M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds United States Space Foundation?
United States Space Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by El Pomar Foundation ($6.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($663K), The Petit Family Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to United States Space Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Pomar Foundation | $6,525,655 | 21 | 2020–2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $663,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Petit Family Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | $88,750 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance Inc | $58,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| L3HARRIS Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $40,000 | 8 | 2022–2023 |
| The Gorman Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| T Rowe Price Foundation | $13,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $6.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $83K.
What grants has United States Space Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Petit Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $13,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Petit Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | T Rowe Price Foundation | YOUTH OPPORTUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Petit Family Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Gorman Foundation | STEAM EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | T Rowe Price Foundation | YOUTH OPPORTUNITY | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Donated building addition | $6,498,000 |
| 2021 | L3HARRIS Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Elizabeth Holloway Woods Fdn Co Cibc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | 2021 Space Symposium Hall of Fame Dinner | $4,800 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Penrose House gift in kind | $4,070 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Penrose House gift in kind | $3,895 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Penrose House gift in kind | $1,086 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Penrose House gift in kind | $1,026 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Penrose House gift in kind | $1,022 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United States Space Foundation?
United States Space Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by El Pomar Foundation ($6.5M), National Philanthropic Trust ($663K), The Petit Family Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to United States Space Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is United States Space Foundation's largest funder?
El Pomar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of United States Space Foundation, with $6.5M across 21 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has United States Space Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to United States Space Foundation across 47 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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