National Space Society
National Space Society
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About this organization
Mission
The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, educational, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. Founded as the National Space Institute (1974) and L5 Society (1975), which merged to form NSS in 1987 (see merger proclamation), NSS is widely acknowledged as the preeminent citizen's voice on space. NSS has over 50 chapters in the United States and around the world. The society also publishes Ad Astra magazine, an award-winning periodical chronicling the most important developments in space.
About
The education and communication program provides space related education and communication for approximately 10,000 members through regional meetings, topical workshops, and publication of magazine (Ad Astra).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “See schedule o.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The vision of nss is people living and working in thriving communities beyond the earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is DC.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 11130 SUNRISE VALLEY DR STE 350, RESTON, VA, 20191.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,525,457.
- The organization has 34 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $46,952 in fundraising expenses.
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