NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY (EIN 237417411) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOE REDFIELD

Phone

3214522448

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 350% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.5M, a strong 70% operating margin.

Mission

THE VISION OF NSS IS PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES BEYOND THE EARTH, AND THE USE OF THE VAST RESOURCES OF SPACE FOR THE DRAMATIC BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,706,101

Program Service Revenue $171,931

Investment Income $105,371

Other Revenue $34,937

TOTAL REVENUE $5,018,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $184,800

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $102,167

Program Expenses $1,165,493

Other Expenses $1,332,539

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,517,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,018,340	$1,115,581	+3.5%
Expenses	$1,517,339	$1,424,110	+0.1%
Net Income	$3,501,001	$-308,529	-12.3%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

275

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIRBY IKIN	CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA GALE	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARLTON JOHNSON	CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ISSAC ARTHUR	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOYT DAVIDSON	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY AHEARN	VICE PRESIDENT, CHAPTERS	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE SKRAN	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/COO	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY GIGANTE	VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE ZIELINSKI	VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY PAUSTIAN	VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BRANDT-ERICHSEN	SECRETARY	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SYNDER	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE REDFIELD	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN STRICKLAND	ASSISTANT TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT AILLON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVAN AKERLY	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE AMON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALFRED ANZALDUA	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANTELLE BAIER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY BARNHARD	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR SHERRY BELL	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BAILEY CUNNINGHAM	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAVI DEEPAK	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCES DELLUTRI	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AL GLOBUS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE HANLON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BUCKNER HIGHTOWER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FREDRICK A JENET	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM KERAVALA	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELA LINDBERG	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY LISS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN C MANKINS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD MCLAUGHLIN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN MERMEL	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE PITTMAN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIEL ROTHBLATT	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MADHU THANGAVELU	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,018,340	$1,517,339	$6,414,255	$3,501,001
2022	$1,115,581	$1,424,110	$2,448,448	$-308,529
2021	$1,926,964	$883,551	$3,152,404	$1,043,413
2021	$1,926,964	$883,551	$3,152,404	$1,043,413
2020	$641,215	$761,534	$1,873,587	$-120,319
2019	$962,368	$1,145,552	$1,796,334	$-183,184
2018	$2,488,441	$962,984	$1,676,003	$1,525,457

NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY