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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · 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
Science & Technology · NTEE U300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $1.4B in annual revenue. 212 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aerospace Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. 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.

Aerospace Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Aerospace Corporation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Aerospace Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1.4B is well above the peer average of $14M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% 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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Leadership

E
E M Swallow
VP CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
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
Jeffrey Grant - The Aerospace Corporation
Apr 2026
aerospace.org
Space takes the stage at SXSW 2026 - The Aerospace Corporation
Mar 2026
aerospace.org
How Aerospace is helping modernize launch infrastructure - The Aerospace Corporation
Feb 2026
aerospace.org
USSF taps Handle to explore standardizing satellites - The Aerospace Corporation
Jan 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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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aerospace Corporation This page 79 $1.4 billion -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is Aerospace Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aerospace Corporation trustworthy?
Aerospace Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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