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Universities Space Research Association

Advance the space and aeronautics related sciences and exploration through innovative research, technology, and education

Science & Technology Washington, DC EIN: 520892064 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Universities Space Research Association

Universities Space Research Association ( USRA ): advancing knowledge through space and aeronautics research, developing new technologies, furthering stem education.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

Advance the space and aeronautics related sciences and exploration through innovative research, technology, and education

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Universities Space Research Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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 (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Universities Space Research Association is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 520892064. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $64M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Universities Space Research Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520892064. 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.

Universities Space Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Universities Space Research Association is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Universities Space Research Association has $64M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Universities Space Research Association 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 major organization. It has $64M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Universities Space Research Association. 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, Universities Space Research Association 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 78% 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.

Universities Space Research Association ( USRA ): advancing knowledge through space and aeronautics research, developing new technologies, furthering stem education. Universities Space Research Association is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $64M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Universities Space Research Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Universities Space Research Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520892064, 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
$10M-$100M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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
335

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jeffrey I•••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Universities Space Research Association and The Space Policy Institute to Host a Symposium on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington, DC - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Our Moon’s 4 Billion-Year Impact Record Suggests Meteorites Didn’t Supply Earth’s Water - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

Universities Space Research Association Appoints Dr. Brandon Thorne as Senior Vice President, Energy Programs - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

Indiana University senior receives prestigious national space research award: College of Arts + Sciences - News at IU

news.iu.edu ·

The Universities Space Research Association Applies Meta’s 'Segment Anything Model' (SAM) for Responding to Flood Emergencies - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

Universities Space Research Association Proudly Announces the 2025 Distinguished Undergraduate Award Recipients - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

USRA Mourns the Passing of Professor Jeffrey Hughes, Former Chair of the Council of Institutions - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

New Study Suggests Link Between Grand Canyon Landslide and Meteor Crater Impact - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science Announces Release of Open-Source AI Foundation Model for Extreme Weather, Built in Collaboration with BCG X AI Science Institute & NASA - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

Universities Space Research Association’s Council of Institutions Elects New Members to the Board of Trustees - Universities Space Research Association

newsroom.usra.edu ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Universities Space Research Association and The Space Policy Institute to Host a Symposium on Thursday, March 26, 2026,
Mar 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Our Moon’s 4 Billion-Year Impact Record Suggests Meteorites Didn’t Supply Earth’s Water - Universities Space Research As
Jan 2026
newsroom.usra.edu
Universities Space Research Association Appoints Dr. Brandon Thorne as Senior Vice President, Energy Programs - Universi
Jan 2026
newsroom.usra.edu
Indiana University senior receives prestigious national space research award: College of Arts + Sciences - News at IU
Jan 2026
news.iu.edu
The Universities Space Research Association Applies Meta’s 'Segment Anything Model' (SAM) for Responding to Flood Emerge
Nov 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
Universities Space Research Association Proudly Announces the 2025 Distinguished Undergraduate Award Recipients - Univer
Nov 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
USRA Mourns the Passing of Professor Jeffrey Hughes, Former Chair of the Council of Institutions - Universities Space Re
Sep 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
New Study Suggests Link Between Grand Canyon Landslide and Meteor Crater Impact - Universities Space Research Associatio
Jul 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science Announces Release of Open-Source AI Foundation Model for Extreme
May 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
Universities Space Research Association’s Council of Institutions Elects New Members to the Board of Trustees - Universi
May 2025
newsroom.usra.edu
Form filed
$64.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$69.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$111.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$147.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$149.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$160.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$162.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$158.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$131.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$115.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
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 · 125 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 · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Universities Space Research Association

What is Universities Space Research Association?
Universities Space Research Association is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Universities Space Research Association ( USRA ): advancing knowledge through space and aeronautics research, developing new technologies, furthering stem education.
When was Universities Space Research Association founded?
Universities Space Research Association was founded in 1969.
Who leads Universities Space Research Association?
Jeffrey Isaacson serves as President & CEO.
Where is Universities Space Research Association located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Universities Space Research Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Universities Space Research Association trustworthy?
Universities Space Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Universities Space Research Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520892064.
What is Universities Space Research Association's website?
http://www.usra.edu