PASADENA, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)THE PLANETARY SOCIETY, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.
THE PLANETARY SOCIETY EMPOWERS THE WORLD'S CITIZENS TO ADVANCE SPACE SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION. TOGETHER WITH OUR MEMBERS, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY DEVELOPS SPACE TECHNOLOGY, GUIDES FUTURE SPACE POLICY, AND INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO VALUE THE ADVENTURE OF EXPLORATION AND THE JOY OF DISCOVERY.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:THE PLANETARY SOCIETY INVESTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE SPACE EXPLORATION SOLUTIONS AND RESEARCH. WE PROVIDE SEED FUNDING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:THE PLANETARY SOCIETY INVESTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE SPACE EXPLORATION SOLUTIONS AND RESEARCH. WE PROVIDE SEED FUNDING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE PLANETARY EXPLORATION, THE SEARCH FOR LIFE, AND PLANETARY DEFENSE.
COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION:THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY EXPANDS THE HORIZONS OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION AND HELPS CITIZENS EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT SPACE...
COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION:THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY EXPANDS THE HORIZONS OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION AND HELPS CITIZENS EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT SPACE. OUR PUBLIC INFORMATION PROJECTS INCLUDE THE PLANETARY REPORT, OUR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS; PLANETARY RADIO, OUR WEEKLY RADIO SHOW; OUR WEBSITE - PLANETARY.ORG; AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. THE SOCIETY ACHIEVES SOME OF ITS PROGRAMMATIC GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION MAILINGS THAT INCLUDE REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS. AS A RESULT, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) GUIDELINES, WE ALLOCATE A PORTION OF OUR DIRECT MAIL COSTS TO PROGRAM SERVICES AND TO FUNDRAISING.
MEMBERSHIP:OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTS SPACE-INTERESTED CITIZENS WORLDWIDE AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SPACE ACTIVITIES. OUR MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING...
MEMBERSHIP:OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTS SPACE-INTERESTED CITIZENS WORLDWIDE AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SPACE ACTIVITIES. OUR MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTAINING DETAILED RECORDS TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS. OUR MEMBERSHIP TEAM INTERACTS WITH MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND MANAGE BENEFITS AND SERVICES. THE PLANETARY SOCIETY HAS MORE THAN 36,000 MEMBERS. THE SOCIETY ACHIEVES SOME OF ITS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMATIC GOALS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP SERVICES SOFTWARE THAT INCLUDES THE FUNDRAISING MODULE. AS A RESULT, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) GUIDELINES, WE ALLOCATE A PORTION OF OUR SOFTWARE COSTS TO PROGRAM SERVICES AND TO FUNDRAISING.
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $7,526,105 | $5,198,586 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $7,622,888 | $7,225,780 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-96,783 | $-2,027,194 | -1.0% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| LORNE TROTTIER | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BIJAL HAYES-THAKORE | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LOGSDON | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PICARDO | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITNEY SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIPAK SRINIVASAN | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRUNSFELD | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NEWTON CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GERACI | CHAIRMAN | 5.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BELL | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HAMMEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM NYE | DIRECTOR AND CEO | 20.00 |
Officer
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$233,565 | $17,060 | $250,625 |
| BETHANY EHLMANN | PRESIDENT | 5.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LON LEVIN | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VAUGHN | COO | 40.00 |
Highest
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$212,834 | $28,932 | $241,766 |
| BRUCE BETTS | CHIEF SCIENTIST | 40.00 |
Highest
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$155,679 | $26,338 | $182,017 |
| RICHARD CHUTE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$173,765 | $28,536 | $202,301 |
| JIM SUH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$180,080 | $24,454 | $204,534 |
| CASEY DREIER | CHIEF OF SPACE POLICY | 40.00 |
Highest
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$157,721 | $20,665 | $178,386 |
| DANIELLE GUNN | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$157,800 | $21,686 | $179,486 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,526,105 | $7,622,888 | $7,780,673 | $-96,783 |
| 2024 | $5,198,586 | $7,225,780 | $8,038,153 | $-2,027,194 |
| 2023 | $6,313,313 | $7,509,258 | $10,311,558 | $-1,195,945 |
| 2022 | $4,905,895 | $6,232,294 | $9,508,979 | $-1,326,399 |
| 2021 | $6,115,995 | $5,391,946 | $10,992,615 | $724,049 |
| 2020 | $4,344,184 | $4,755,443 | $10,610,266 | $-411,259 |
| 2019 | $12,815,765 | $4,927,577 | $10,679,224 | $7,888,188 |
| 2018 | $4,945,266 | $4,885,055 | $2,830,239 | $60,211 |
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