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Aerospace Corporation

Our purpose is to assist the government and other customers in conception, design, acquisition and operations of space and other complex systems. Mission: Working to improve effectiveness for …

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Aerospace Corporation

Aerospace Corporation is a science technology organization based in CHANTILLY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 billion. EIN: 952102389.

Founded
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

Our purpose is to assist the government and other customers in conception, design, acquisition and operations of space and other complex systems. Mission: Working to improve effectiveness for space operations and end-user communities, contributing to acquisition success and to 100% mission success.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aerospace Corporation has a minimal profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 reflects how little GiveRadar has been able to verify so far, and is not a judgment about the organization itself. Explore United States data
  • Established in 1960, it predates 87% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aerospace Corporation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Chantilly, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 952102389. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.4B in annual revenue. 212 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aerospace Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 952102389. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aerospace Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Aerospace Corporation is located in Chantilly, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aerospace Corporation has $1.4B in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aerospace Corporation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 212 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aerospace Corporation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aerospace Corporation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aerospace Corporation is a science technology organization based in CHANTILLY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 billion. EIN: 952102389. Aerospace Corporation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1.4B is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Aerospace Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 952102389, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1B+
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5,446

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

E
E M S••••••
VP CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Enterprise value to EBITDA forward of Magellan Aerospace Corporation – NEO:MAL - TradingView
Jun 2026
www.tradingview.com
Enterprise value to revenue forward of Magellan Aerospace Corporation – SWB:4M7A - TradingView
Jun 2026
www.tradingview.com
AEROSPACE SESSIONS AT 2026 ASCEND - The Aerospace Corporation
May 2026
aerospace.org
Magellan Aerospace Corporation Just Missed EPS By 14%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next - Yahoo Finance
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Aerospace at 2026 ASCEND - The Aerospace Corporation
May 2026
aerospace.org
Aerospace Elects Former NASA Astronaut to Board of Trustees - The Aerospace Corporation
May 2026
aerospace.org
Magellan Aerospace Announces Report on Voting Results for Directors - Investing News Network
May 2026
investingnews.com
AIAA, Aerospace Corporation Launch ASCEND 2026 Classified Day - Aerospace America
May 2026
aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org
Aerospace Advances Space Maneuverability with Restartable Rocket Motor - The Aerospace Corporation
Apr 2026
aerospace.org
David Thompson - The Aerospace Corporation
Apr 2026
aerospace.org
Form filed
$1372.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1301.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1192.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1166.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1155.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 212 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 212 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1960
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aerospace Corporation

What is Aerospace Corporation?
Aerospace Corporation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chantilly, United States. Aerospace Corporation is a science technology organization based in CHANTILLY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 billion. EIN: 952102389.
When was Aerospace Corporation founded?
Aerospace Corporation was founded in 1960.
Who leads Aerospace Corporation?
E M Swallow serves as VP CFO & Treasurer.
Where is Aerospace Corporation located?
Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, United States.
What is Aerospace Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aerospace Corporation trustworthy?
Aerospace Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aerospace Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952102389.
What is Aerospace Corporation's website?
http://www.aero.org