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Association of Space Explorers USA

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) promotes education and the exploration of space, planet stewardship and global benefits of international cooperation.

Science & Technology Webster, TX EIN: 942992746 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Association of Space Explorers USA

International Professional Association of Astronauts & Cosmonauts annual planetary congress featuring technical sessions & presentations, & outreach to local communities by attendees. Education & outreach, including providing opportunities to 20,000 high school students to conduct research on a satellite and ISS Crew fund scholarship support. Planet Stewardship promoting global discussions aimed at preventing future asteriod & comet impacts on Earth.

Founded
Headquarters
Webster, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U033
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) promotes education and the exploration of space, planet stewardship and global benefits of international cooperation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 35.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 48.3% of total expenses ($102,923 of $212,975).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Association of Space Explorers USA has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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 of Space Explorers USA is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Webster, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 942992746. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $288K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Association of Space Explorers USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942992746. 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 of Space Explorers USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.

Association of Space Explorers USA is located in Webster, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Association of Space Explorers USA has $288K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Association of Space Explorers USA 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 small organization. It has $288K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association of Space Explorers USA. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Association of Space Explorers USA 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

International Professional Association of Astronauts & Cosmonauts annual planetary congress featuring technical sessions & presentations, & outreach to local communities by attendees. Education & outreach, including providing opportunities to 20,000 high school students to conduct research on a satellite and ISS Crew fund scholarship support. Planet Stewardship promoting global discussions aimed at preventing future asteriod & comet impacts on Earth. Association of Space Explorers USA is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $288K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Association of Space Explorers USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association of Space Explorers USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942992746, 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
57% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Andrew T••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 58 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 · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Association of Space Explorers USA

What is Association of Space Explorers USA?
Association of Space Explorers USA is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Webster, United States. International Professional Association of Astronauts & Cosmonauts annual planetary congress featuring technical sessions & presentations, & outreach to local communities by attendees. Education & outreach, including providing opportunities to 20,000 high school students to conduct research on a satellite and ISS Crew fund scholarship support. Planet Stewardship promoting global discussions aimed at preventing future asteriod & comet impacts on Earth.
When was Association of Space Explorers USA founded?
Association of Space Explorers USA was founded in 1985.
Who leads Association of Space Explorers USA?
Andrew Turnage serves as Executive Director.
Where is Association of Space Explorers USA located?
Headquartered in Webster, TX, United States.
What is Association of Space Explorers USA's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association of Space Explorers USA trustworthy?
Association of Space Explorers USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 of Space Explorers USA's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942992746.
What is Association of Space Explorers USA's website?
http://www.space-explorers.org