Space Frontier Foundation Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sean Mahoney

Phone

4042295848

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Space Frontier Foundation Inc, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $123K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 396% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $213K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

Education of the public on issues of space exploration, development and settlement, and the development and settlement of space by nongovernmental means.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $37,912

Political Advocacy The Space Frontier Foundation advocates for clear communication and actionable objectives between the private and public space sectors by engaging with members of congress and...

Political Advocacy The Space Frontier Foundation advocates for clear communication and actionable objectives between the private and public space sectors by engaging with members of congress and their staff on modern issues, legislative barriers, and other topics that affect a flourishing space economy.

Program 2

Expenses: $16,781 Revenue: $813

March Storm: March Storm is a yearly event in which advocates from a number of space organizations volunteer their time to meet in Washington DC to share their support for positive legislative...

March Storm: March Storm is a yearly event in which advocates from a number of space organizations volunteer their time to meet in Washington DC to share their support for positive legislative actions that would affect the private space industry. Space Frontier Foundation helps organize this event by providing consultation and operational support.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,621

Space Based Solar Power As part of this focus on translating the value of space beyond the space community, The Foundation identified an area where space capabilities are underperforming in funding, attention, support, press, and general public awareness relative to non-space alternatives - next generation power generation and distribution. The Space Frontier Foundation chartered a team to investigate the reasons for this perception gap, understand the buyers/consumers, and facilitate collaboration to increase the consideration of a space derived energy option.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,000

Program Service Revenue $7,314

Investment Income $16,155

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $123,469

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $92,934

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $69,314

Other Expenses $120,314

TOTAL EXPENSES $213,248

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$123,469	$24,904	+4.0%
Expenses	$213,248	$186,423	+0.1%
Net Income	$-89,779	$-161,519	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

250

Independent Members

250

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$61,500

Total Directors