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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Spaceflight Mission

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

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.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Spaceflight 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Brett O••••••
Principal Officer

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight - SpaceNews
Feb 2026
spacenews.com
The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
Jan 2026
arstechnica.com
China to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission on Friday - news.cgtn.com
Oct 2025
news.cgtn.com
India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos) - Space
Sep 2025
www.space.com
Launch preview: SpaceX to launch fourth commercial Axiom mission to the space station - Spaceflight Now
Jun 2025
spaceflightnow.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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 this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 10 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 · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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