Spaceflight Mission
Our mission is to support emerging artists by providing comprehensive record label services, including distribution, legal counsel, and artist development. Recognizing the inequities present in the music industry, …
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Artist Fellowship - Awarded three Spaceflight fellowships which include vinyl records, worldwide distribution, marketing and label services. Also released 3 collaboration records. Artist Development - Provided PR, radio promo, distribution, marketing and both business and legal consultation to over 25 artists. Speaker Series - Held our first successful seminar with artists and label owners at University of Texas which included all UT art schools. We discuss the opportunities of the Austin music scene with a panel of artists, label owners and talent buyers.
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Mission
Our mission is to support emerging artists by providing comprehensive record label services, including distribution, legal counsel, and artist development. Recognizing the inequities present in the music industry, we strive to enhance access and foster a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable music ecosystem.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Spaceflight Mission has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. 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
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySpaceflight Mission is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 845018356. 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 $372K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Spaceflight Mission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 845018356. 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.
Spaceflight Mission 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 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Spaceflight Mission is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Spaceflight Mission has $372K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture 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.
Spaceflight Mission is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $372K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Spaceflight Mission. 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, Spaceflight Mission 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Artist Fellowship - Awarded three Spaceflight fellowships which include vinyl records, worldwide distribution, marketing and label services. Also released 3 collaboration records. Artist Development - Provided PR, radio promo, distribution, marketing and both business and legal consultation to over 25 artists. Speaker Series - Held our first successful seminar with artists and label owners at University of Texas which included all UT art schools. We discuss the opportunities of the Austin music scene with a panel of artists, label owners and talent buyers. Spaceflight Mission is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $372K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Spaceflight Mission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spaceflight Mission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 845018356, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SPACEFLIGHT MISSION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight - SpaceNews
The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission on Friday - news.cgtn.com
India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos) - Space
Launch preview: SpaceX to launch fourth commercial Axiom mission to the space station - Spaceflight Now
Activity timeline
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Spaceflight Mission
- What is Spaceflight Mission?
- Spaceflight Mission is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Austin, United States. Artist Fellowship - Awarded three Spaceflight fellowships which include vinyl records, worldwide distribution, marketing and label services. Also released 3 collaboration records. Artist Development - Provided PR, radio promo, distribution, marketing and both business and legal consultation to over 25 artists. Speaker Series - Held our first successful seminar with artists and label owners at University of Texas which included all UT art schools. We discuss the opportunities of the Austin music scene with a panel of artists, label owners and talent buyers.
- When was Spaceflight Mission founded?
- Spaceflight Mission was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Spaceflight Mission?
- Brett Orrison serves as Principal Officer.
- Where is Spaceflight Mission located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Spaceflight Mission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Spaceflight Mission trustworthy?
- Spaceflight Mission 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 Spaceflight Mission's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 845018356.
- What is Spaceflight Mission's website?
- https://spaceflightrecords.com