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Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc

A science museum dedicated to providing the greater lafayette area with a hands-on learning experience in the field of science and technology.

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Youth Development Lafayette, IN EIN: 351890162 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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83
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc

Imagination station provides hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, and engineering in order to strengthen the scientific literacy of children and families in the greater lafayette community.

Headquarters
Lafayette, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

A science museum dedicated to providing the greater lafayette area with a hands-on learning experience in the field of science and technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 70% of comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation and a mission statement. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Lafayette, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 351890162. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $295K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351890162. 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.

Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is located in Lafayette, IN, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc has $295K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $295K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc. 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, Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Imagination station provides hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, and engineering in order to strengthen the scientific literacy of children and families in the greater lafayette community. Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $295K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351890162, 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
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Sujatha R•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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 this charity 53,450
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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 officers on file
  • 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
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc

What is Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc?
Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lafayette, United States. Imagination station provides hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, and engineering in order to strengthen the scientific literacy of children and families in the greater lafayette community.
Who leads Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc?
Sujatha Ramani serves as Executive Director.
Where is Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc located?
Headquartered in Lafayette, IN, United States.
What is Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc trustworthy?
Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 351890162.
What is Association for Space Science Engineering and Technology Inc's website?
http://www.imagination-station.org