2026-06-01T13:06:51+00:00 2025-09-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP One Oak Plaza Suite 300 Asheville NC 28801 990 2024-10-01 520892064 Universities Space Research Association UNIV 4107302656 425 3rd Street SW 950 Washington DC 20024 Elsayed Talaat President & CEO 4107302656 2026-06-01 true true Amy Bibby P00445891 8282542254 2026-06-01 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Elsayed Talaat 425 3rd Street SW 950 Washington DC 20024 50543825 false X www.USRA.edu X 1969 DC Advance the space and aeronautics related sciences and exploration through innovative research, technology, and education 17 16 283 0 0 62630494 46531922 737442 3297981 818046 706236 543 7686 64186525 50543825 5119510 5493234 0 0 37461387 30718700 0 0 0 23864923 16855532 66445820 53067466 -2259295 -2523641 45872605 39305421 17128088 12781188 28744517 26524233 X To provide a collaborative membership organization where universities and other research organizations may cooperate effectively with each other, with the United States government, and other entities to develop knowledge associated with space science and technology false false 11748047 4064993 0 The Air Force research laboratory (afrl) future scholars stem offers stipend-paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level university students pursuing stem degree, as well as upper-level high school students; select locations also offer internships to unversity students persuing education-related degrees and k-12 professional educators. the selected interns gain valuable hands-on experience working iwth full-time afrl scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects. graduate interns are able to collaborate with afrl on current research and incorporate the research into their graduate work. 10737575 285648 0 LUNAR & PLANETARY INSTITUTE (LPI) SUPPORTS NASA'S RESEARCH IN LUNAR, PLANETARY, AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS. THE INSTITUTE IS A CENTER FOR LUNAR AND PLANETARY SCIENCE, CONDUCTING RESEARCH STUDIES ON THE FORMATION, EVOLUTION, AND CURRENT STATE OF THE MOON, PLANETS, COMETS, ASTEROIDS, PLANETARY SATELLITES, COSMIC DUST, AND OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AS AWHOLE THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DATA AND SAMPLES OBTAINED THROUGH NASA'S LONG HISTORY OF MISSIONS AND EXPLORATION, SERVICE TO NASA AND THE PLANETARY SCIENCE COMMUNITY. THE INSTITUTE COORDINATES SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS ON LUNAR AND PLANETARY TOPICS, AND DISSEMINATES SCIENTIFIC INFORMATIONTHROUGH TECHNICAL JOURNALS AND CONFERENCES, INCLUDING AN ABSTRACT DATABASE OF MORE THAN 25,000 PRESENTATIONS MADE BY SCIENTISTS ATLPI-SPONSORED MEETINGS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO CURATES AN EXTENSIVECOLLECTION OF LUNAR AND PLANETARY DATA THAT IS ACCESSIBLE ONLINE. 8891292 406499 0 Science and technology institute (sti) in huntsville, al employes a dedicated workforce of approximately 30 scientists, engineers, postdocs, and interns in research areas of astrophysics, earth sciences, and heliophysics. Sti operations are co-located with the nasa marshall space flight center (MSFC) science research office in the national spacie science and technology center (nsstc) located at the university of alabama in huntsville. 9301436 736094 3297981 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE (RIACS): THE RIACS IS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL FACILITATE BOTH HUMAN AND ROBOTIC SPACE EXPLORATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1983, THE INSTITUTE HAS CONDUCTED BASIC AND APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH ACROSS A VARIETY OF AEROSPACE-RELATED DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING SUPERCOMPUTING, COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY, HIGH-PERFORMANCE NETWORKING, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. NASA Academic Mission Services (NAMS) contract to deliver new concepts, tools and technologies related to aeronautics, science and aeroflightdynamics. This five-year agreement for a $193 million award launches an integrated multi-year research effort to be conducted at NASA's Ames Research Center, which ranges from fundamental research and development through field test deployments and operational science missions. the low-gravity science program at nasa's glenn research center continues to achieve mission success on numerous flight experiments on the international space station (iss) and other suborbital platforms while also supporting ground-based r&d that is often the precursor of future iss flight experiments. E street technologies llc (ESt) is a for-for profit organization with small business designation, created to support USRA's mission of advancing science and technology for the benefit of the public. The glenn engineering and reasearch support (GEARS) provides engineering, research and scientific support for communications and intelligent systems, power, propulsion, materials and structures, and systems engineering and architecture.. The program is vital for the development and evaluation of technologies in space and aeronautics, including specialized work in quantum technologies and electric propulsion. CENTER FOR SPACE NUCLEAR RESEARCH (CSNR): THE CSNR IS OPERATED BY USRA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY to foster collaboration with department of energy, nasa, department of defense, university and industry scientists and programs. CSNR scientists and engineers research and develop advanced space nuclear systems, including power and energy transmission systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, and radioisotopic generators. 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No provision for income taxes is required for the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 since the Organization had no taxable income from unrelated business activities. The Organization has determined that there are no material unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of September 30, 2025 and 2024. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 - East Asia and the Pacific 0 9 Program Services Scientific Research 50570 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 20 Program Services Scientific Research 85820 Middle East and North Africa 0 2 Program Services Scientific Research 21055 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 2 Program Services Scientific Research 2402 Russia and Neighboring States 0 2 Program Services Scientific Research 25521 South Asia 0 1 Program Services Scientific Research 6215 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 1 Program Services Scientific Research 5394 0 37 0 0 0 37 196977 0 196977 false false false false false false true Stipends and scholarships for program activities 541 5493234 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds The association distributes scholarships and awards to students who meet the criteria set out in the program. There is no additional monitoring required. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees USRA offers up to $250/year reimbursement for health benefits expenses (shoes, gym membership, etc). These reimbursements are included in taxable compensation on the individual W-2. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation Annually, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees reviews market salary rates, employee performance and recommends approval of any merit increase, non-base incentive payment, or change in benefits for the Chief Executive Officer to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees also provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. The Executive Committee votes on any recommended increase. The Compensation Committee also votes on recommended merit compensation changes for all employees. For employees reporting directly to the CEO, the Compensation Committee plays an "advise and consent" role for other changes in remuneration which require the approval of the President. Any compensation changes involve market level analysis and are measured through published compensation surveys and individual data from peer organizations, nonprofits, but also including for-profit organizations whose mission requires employees with similar skills and experience to our organization. Base salaries are reviewed annually, with any increase depending on both the movement in market salary rates, employee performance and available budget. The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan The association provides a nonqualified deferred compensation plan (457F) for the CEO, Jeff Isaacson. In 2024, $100,000 was accrued. Schedule J, Part I, Line 5a Compensation contingent on revenues of the organization The president & CEO's incentive compensation is based on a number of performance goals and measures, indicative of fulfilling organization's non-profit purpose. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 9,301,436 including grants of $ 736,094)(Revenue $ 3,297,981) RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE (RIACS): THE RIACS IS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL FACILITATE BOTH HUMAN AND ROBOTIC SPACE EXPLORATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1983, THE INSTITUTE HAS CONDUCTED BASIC AND APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH ACROSS A VARIETY OF AEROSPACE-RELATED DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING SUPERCOMPUTING, COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS, COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY, HIGH-PERFORMANCE NETWORKING, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. NASA Academic Mission Services (NAMS) contract to deliver new concepts, tools and technologies related to aeronautics, science and aeroflightdynamics. This five-year agreement for a $193 million award launches an integrated multi-year research effort to be conducted at NASA's Ames Research Center, which ranges from fundamental research and development through field test deployments and operational science missions. the low-gravity science program at nasa's glenn research center continues to achieve mission success on numerous flight experiments on the international space station (iss) and other suborbital platforms while also supporting ground-based r&d that is often the precursor of future iss flight experiments. E street technologies llc (ESt) is a for-for profit organization with small business designation, created to support USRA's mission of advancing science and technology for the benefit of the public. The glenn engineering and reasearch support (GEARS) provides engineering, research and scientific support for communications and intelligent systems, power, propulsion, materials and structures, and systems engineering and architecture.. The program is vital for the development and evaluation of technologies in space and aeronautics, including specialized work in quantum technologies and electric propulsion. CENTER FOR SPACE NUCLEAR RESEARCH (CSNR): THE CSNR IS OPERATED BY USRA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY to foster collaboration with department of energy, nasa, department of defense, university and industry scientists and programs. CSNR scientists and engineers research and develop advanced space nuclear systems, including power and energy transmission systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, and radioisotopic generators. The Earth from Space Institute (EfSI) is dedicated to building the science that responds to urgent sustainable development challenges across climate, disasters, and energy systems. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 https://facweb.census.gov/ Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders USRA has members that are comprised of the member universities. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body A council, which is comprised of a representative from each member institution, oversees the board of trustees and is responsible for voting for members of the board of trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders The board of trustees, which is comprised of representatives elected from member institutions and at large members including a qualified financial expert, are delegated all authorities from the members except modifying by-laws and electing new trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The draft Form 990 is reviewed in detail by the audit committee and chief financial officer. It is also provided to the governing body before submission. The document is posted on a password-protected internal web page for board review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy At the beginning of each board of trustees meeting, the board reviews USRA's conflict of interest policy and each trustee present submits a conflict of interest disclosure form. The conflict of interest policy is applicable to employees. USRA provides in its employee handbook that all employees will identify any outside employment, financial interest, or relationships that might conflict with the best interest of USRA and that they will not use proprietary information for personal gain or to the detriment of the organization. In the event a potential conflict is identified, USRA requires the individual to recuse themselves from participating in any affected transaction or governing body deliberations and decisions, and to take such other situationally appropriate course needed to mitigate or avoid the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Annually, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees reviews market salary rates, employee performance and recommends approval of any merit increase, non-base incentive payment, or change in benefits for the Chief Executive Officer to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees also provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. The Executive Committee votes on any recommended increase. The Compensation Committee also votes on recommended merit compensation changes for all employees. For employees reporting directly to the CEO, the Compensation Committee plays an "advise and consent" role for other changes in remuneration which require the approval of the President. Any compensation changes involve market level analysis and are measured through published compensation surveys and individual data from peer organizations, nonprofits, but also including for-profit organizations whose mission requires employees with similar skills and experience to our organization. Base salaries are reviewed annually, with any increase depending on both the movement in market salary rates, employee performance and available budget.The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees Annually, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees reviews market salary rates, employee performance and recommends approval of any merit increase, non-base incentive payment, or change in benefits for the Chief Executive Officer to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees also provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. The Executive Committee votes on any recommended increase. The Compensation Committee also votes on recommended merit compensation changes for all employees. For employees reporting directly to the CEO, the Compensation Committee plays an "advise and consent" role for other changes in remuneration which require the approval of the President. Any compensation changes involve market level analysis and are measured through published compensation surveys and individual data from peer organizations, nonprofits, but also including for-profit organizations whose mission requires employees with similar skills and experience to our organization. Base salaries are reviewed annually, with any increase depending on both the movement in market salary rates, employee performance and available budget.The Charter of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees provides for annual review and vote to approve all merit increases, with specific review of any officer compensation changes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Other Professional Fees - Total Expense: 2800332, Program Service Expense: 1408189, Management and General Expenses: 1392143, Fundraising Expenses: ; Sub-contract Expenses - Total Expense: 7803042, Program Service Expense: 7803042, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Change of oversight process or selection process This process has not changed from the prior year. E Street Technologies LLC 425 3rd Street SW Suite 955 Washington DC 20024 Advancing Science & Technology For The Public Good DC 1968465 2120121 Universities Space Research Association