AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GRAVITATIONAL AND SPACE RESEARCH INC

EIN: 463742021 Community Improvement

Manassas, VA

Total Revenue
$674,169
Total Expenses
$843,425
Total Assets
$246,627
Net Assets
$246,627
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Ellen Gertsen
Phone
7853175829
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GRAVITATIONAL AND SPACE RESEARCH INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $674K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $843K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

Professional development and education in gravitational and space biology and physical sciences. We maintain a website, publish a professional journal and hold an annual meeting to disseminate information, educate and enhance professional and scientific interaction.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $286,029
Program Service Revenue $357,143
Investment Income $695
Other Revenue $30,302
TOTAL REVENUE $674,169

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,995
Salaries & Benefits $75,406
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $688,761
Other Expenses $757,024
TOTAL EXPENSES $843,425

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $674,169 $830,725 -0.2%
Expenses $843,425 $996,050 -0.2%
Net Income $-169,256 $-165,325 +0.0%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
3
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
7
$78,405
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Paul Secor Former Executive Director 20
Key Emp Highest
$39,173 $0 $39,173
Ellen Gertsen Executive Director 20
Key Emp
$15,027 $0 $15,027
Emily Eicher Former Administrative Assistant 20
Key Emp
$12,900 $0 $12,900
Sarah Velasquez Operations and Membership Manager 20
Key Emp
$4,161 $0 $4,161
Jobi Cook Former Meeting Coordinator 10
Key Emp
$4,000 $0 $4,000
Mary Harrison Meeting Coordinator 10
Key Emp
$3,144 $0 $3,144
Debbie Wells Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Imara Perera Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Wagner Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cassandra Juran Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Paul Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Rice Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yahao Xu Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mamta Nagaraja Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Link Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Davide Marotta Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rafael Loureiro Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvain Costes Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Pecaut President 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Smith President 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Barrila President-elect 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Keith Chapes Secretary/Treasurer 4
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gale Allen Interim Executive Director 20
Key Emp
$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
2025 $674,169 $843,425 $246,627 $-169,256
2024 $830,725 $996,050 $415,883 $-165,325
2023 $698,255 $282,661 $581,208 $415,594
2022 $580,110 $687,540 $165,614 $-107,430
2021 $367,135 $287,615 $273,044 $79,520
2020 $286,246 $448,965 $193,524 $-162,719
2019 $461,642 $217,033 $356,243 $244,609
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