Nonprofit · EIN 51-0178702
SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $914,017 | $1,419,116 | -$505,099 | $19,942,267 | $240,440 | $19,701,827 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $983,846 | $963,967 | $19,879 | $18,112,982 | $34,717 | $18,078,265 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $518,598 | $1,017,164 | -$498,566 | $16,890,609 | $83,412 | $16,807,197 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,291,473 | $697,666 | $593,807 | $17,490,901 | $5,490 | $17,485,411 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $230,123
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $677,138
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $189,662
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,756
- Other revenue
- $6,756
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $343,746
- Other salaries and wages
- $550,314
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $550,314
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,152
- Accounting fees
- $18,460
- Occupancy
- $111,585
- Travel
- $27,319
- Program services (functional)
- $553,547
- Management and general (functional)
- $580,121
- Fundraising (functional)
- $285,448
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,112,982
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,942,267
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $240,440
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,701,827
- Publicly traded securities
- $16,699,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,667,464
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,034,363
- Gross receipts
- $1,065,508
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 62
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIVEK S KAVADI | EXEC DIR, SECR, AND ASST TREAS Officer | 4 | $0 | $613,024 | $52,051 |
| LAURA I THEVENOT FORMER EXEC | DIR, SECR, AND ASST TREAS Former | 0 | $0 | $216,989 | $12,977 |
| HOWARD SANDLER | ASTRO REPRESENTATION AS OF 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 |
| RONALD CHEN | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| JERRY JABOIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| GITA SUNEJA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON A EFSTATHIOU | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP DEVLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A F LAWTON | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOIN Y LUH | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEPAK KHUNTIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DIGIAIMO | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUMIKO CHINO | TRUSTEE AS OF 01/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUATTI | ASTRO REPRESENTATION UNTIL 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MICHALSKI | ASTRO REPRESENTATION UNTIL 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY WOODWARD | ASTRO REPRESENTATION AS OF 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA I THEVENOT EXEC DIR | SECR AND ASST TREAS UNTIL 11/24 Officer | 4 | $0 | $805,285 | $69,093 |
| VIVEK S KAVADI EXEC DIR | SECR AND ASST TREAS AS OF 11/24 Officer | 4 | $0 | $135,239 | $8,704 |
| RONALD CHEN | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| JERRY JABOIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A F LAWTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GITA SUNEJA RESEARCH CMTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP DEVLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DIGIAIMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOIN Y LUH | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON A EFSTATHIOU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEPAK KHUNTIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUATTI | ASTRO REPRESENTATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE JACOBSEN | ASTRO REPRESENTATION UNTIL 10/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MICHALSKI | ASTRO REPRESENTATION AS OF 10/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA I THEVENOT | EXEC. DIR., SECR. AND ASST Officer | 4 | $0 | $810,124 | $69,157 |
| ROBERT MILLER | FORMER RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Former | 1 | $0 | $31,827 | $0 |
| GERALDINE JACOBSEN | ASTRO REPRESENTATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 |
| RONALD CHEN | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A F LAWTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GITA SUNEJA RESEARCH COMMITTEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES P HOEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP DEVLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DIGIAIMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOIN Y LUH | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON A EFSTATHIOU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEPAK KHUNTIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUATTI | ASTRO REPRESENTATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA I THEVENOT | EXEC. DIR., SECR. AND ASST. TREAS. Officer | 4 | $0 | $724,118 | $86,169 |
| DEBORAH A KUBAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN A F LAWTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES P HOEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOLLEEN T KENNEDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER M ROSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J FRANK WILSON | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR AND TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GITA SUNEJA | RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR AND TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THEODORE DEWEESE | ASTRO REPRESENTATION - TERM ENDED 10/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE PARK | ASTRO REPRESENTATION - TERM ENDED 10/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON A EFSTATHIOU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J EICHLER | ASTRO REPRESENTATION - TERM STARTED 10/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MARPLES | ASTRO REPRESENTATION - TERM STARTED 10/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 251 18TH ST SOUTH 8TH FLOOR, ARLINGTON, VA 22202-3531
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- VIVEK S KAVADI, 251 18TH ST SOUTH 8TH FLOOR, ARLINGTON, VA 22202
- Signed the 990
- VIVEK S KAVADI, EX-OFFICIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 839-7312
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO BRING THE VISION TO REALITY, THE FOUNDATION WILL ACCELERATE BOLD AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN RADIATION THERAPY.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORTS BOLD AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN RADIATION THERAPY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS SO THEY CAN LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES. SPEED OF LIGHT CATALYZES DISCOVERY IN HIGH PRIORITY AREAS OF RESEARCH FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY BY AWARDING GRANTS TO THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST INVESTIGATORS WHO ARE WORKING TO PERSONALIZE CARE, MINIMIZE TOXICITY, IMPROVE SAFETY AND QUALITY, ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY, AND ENHANCE PATIENT EXPERIENCE.Expenses $525,790 · grants $333,746
- THE RO TOOLBOX IS A RESOURCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE. THIS POINT-OF-CARE TOOL COMPILES FREQUENTLY ACCESSED REFERENCES RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF RADIATION THERAPY, INCLUDING DOSE CONSTRAINTS, CALCULATORS, TOXICITY SCALES, AND CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES. DEL REGATO PROGRAM SUPPORTS WEBINARS FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTS IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY (ARRO) AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY (ASTRO). THE LIVE WEBINARS ARE FREE OF CHARGE FOR RESIDENTS AND OFFER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH FACULTY LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY.Expenses $27,757 · grants $10,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0178702
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,942,267
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,065,508
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $914,017 | $1,419,116 | $19,942,267 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $983,846 | $963,967 | $18,112,982 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $518,598 | $1,017,164 | $16,890,609 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $623,983 | $978,605 | $15,424,153 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,291,473 | $697,666 | $17,490,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0178702).
Questions about SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION is 51-0178702.
- Is SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VIVEK S KAVADI.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPEED OF LIGHT - THE ASTRO FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $914,017, expenses of $1,419,116 and total assets of $19,942,267 at year end.
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