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Space Studies Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 22-2175320

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 28, 2025

7429 Laurel Canyon Blvd STE SNorth Hollywood, CA 91605

(661) 750-2774

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-6.1%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$104,981

Down $6,787 (-6.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$104,981

Down $6,787 (-6.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Down

$23,612

Down $3,101 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$28,399

Down $1,238 (-4.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$4,787

Down $1,863 (-64%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $27,210Liabilities 2018: $706Net Assets 2018: $26,5042018Assets 2019: $79,991Liabilities 2019: $18,648Net Assets 2019: $61,3432019Assets 2020: $95,741Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $95,7412020Assets 2021: $131,343Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $131,3432021Assets 2022: $114,694Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $114,6942022Assets 2023: $111,768Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $111,7682023Assets 2024: $104,981Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $104,9812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$104,981
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$104,981

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $102,941Expenses 2018: $92,868Net Income 2018: $10,0732018Revenue 2019: $375,582Expenses 2019: $340,743Net Income 2019: $34,8392019Revenue 2020: $249,918Expenses 2020: $215,520Net Income 2020: $34,3982020Revenue 2021: $72,135Expenses 2021: $38,236Net Income 2021: $33,8992021Revenue 2022: $25,588Expenses 2022: $42,241Net Income 2022: -$16,6532022Revenue 2023: $26,713Expenses 2023: $29,637Net Income 2023: -$2,9242023Revenue 2024: $23,612Expenses 2024: $28,399Net Income 2024: -$4,7872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$23,612
Expenses$28,399
Net Income-$4,787
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 28, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$23,612
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research and education for space travel

Research & Education- Space Settlement

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Research & Development of the Mach effect gravity assist thruster, a method to propel spacecraft without propellant, by funding improvements in lab equipment & measuring technology-$8,701
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GARY HUDSONPresident Trustee-$0--
ANNE HUDSONSecretary Trustee-$0--
ROBIN SNELSONTreasurerPT$0--
LEE VALENTINETrustee-$0--
ROBERT SMITHVice PresidentPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Space Studies Institute
EIN
22-2175320
Address
7429 Laurel Canyon Blvd STE S, North Hollywood, CA 91605

Signing Officer

Name
Robin Snelson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6617502774
Signed
2025-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mason Gerhart CPA
Address
7120 HAYVENHURST AVE STE 201, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Preparer
Mason Gerhart
Phone
8187302747
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

General explanation attachment

PART 1 lINE 20 Rounding Adjustment

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

Description AmountROYALTIES 3,864

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountCONTRACT EXPENSE 8,701OFFICE EXPENSE 4,712WEBSITE 4,100BANK & PAYPAL FEES 487MISCELLANEOUS 120

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

Description AmountPRIOR YEAR RECIEVABLE CORRECTION (2,000)

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearPREPAID EXPENSES 1,703 1,703TRADEMARK 3,938 3,938EQUIPMENT 50,862 59,886INVESTMENTS 10 10RECEIVABLE 3,000 0

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