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Blue Marble Space

Our mission is to cultivate scientific innovation and entrepreneurship by engaging with lifelong learners.

Science & Technology Seattle, WA EIN 270184094 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Blue Marble Space

We envision a world united by our common identity as ambassadors of Earth. Our mission is to enable scientists and educators to push the frontiers of knowledge and deliver transformative training. We foster curiosity and creativity in research, communicate with global audiences, and mentor the

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate scientific innovation and entrepreneurship by engaging with lifelong learners.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

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

Blue Marble Space is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270184094. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blue Marble Space has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Blue Marble Space is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Marble Space has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blue Marble Space 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 medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blue Marble Space. 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.

Blue Marble Space has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We envision a world united by our common identity as ambassadors of Earth. Our mission is to enable scientists and educators to push the frontiers of knowledge and deliver transformative training. We foster curiosity and creativity in research, communicate with global audiences, and mentor the Blue Marble Space is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Blue Marble Space's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Blue Marble Space are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Marble Space is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270184094, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 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, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sanjoy Som
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AI
Airi K••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
AN
Andro C•••••• R•••
RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR
AN
Andro R•••
RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR
CR
Crystal R••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
JA
Jacob H•••••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
JE
Jennifer B••••
SENIOR RESEARCH INVESTIGAT
JE
Jennifer G••• B••••
SENIOR RESEARCH INVESTIGAT
JE
Jennifer V•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Josephine C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Lauren M•••• S••••••
STAFF SCIENTIST
LA
Lauren M•••• S••••••
STAFF SCIENTIST
PR
Priya D•••••••
BMSIS REPRESENTATIVE
RA
Rafael L•••••••
MEMBER
SA
Sanjoy S••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blue Marble Space This page 89 $5.1 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Students 2 Science 89 $4.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Blue Marble Space

What is Blue Marble Space?
Blue Marble Space is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. We envision a world united by our common identity as ambassadors of Earth. Our mission is to enable scientists and educators to push the frontiers of knowledge and deliver transformative training. We foster curiosity and creativity in research, communicate with global audiences, and mentor the
When was Blue Marble Space founded?
Blue Marble Space was founded in 2009.
Who leads Blue Marble Space?
Sanjoy Som serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Blue Marble Space located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Blue Marble Space's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Marble Space trustworthy?
Blue Marble Space has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Blue Marble Space's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270184094.
What is Blue Marble Space's website?
http://www.bluemarblespace.org