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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1897591

THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

Financials

$812K$862K2023$1.5M$1.1M2024$442K$773K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$442,011$772,670-$330,659$159,217$0$159,217
December 31, 2024990$1,544,833$1,056,657$488,176$489,876$0$489,876
December 31, 2023990$812,205$861,922-$49,717$1,700$0$1,700
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,174
Program service revenue
$400,069
Investment income
$4,946
Other revenue
$29,822

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$190,834
Other salaries and wages
$144,917
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$361,471
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$51,683
Accounting fees
$32,000
Travel
$43,242
Program services (functional)
$461,673
Management and general (functional)
$297,541
Fundraising (functional)
$13,456

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$489,876
Total assets, end of year
$159,217
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$159,217
Net assets without donor restrictions
$159,217
Gross receipts
$442,011
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW ALDRINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$100,000
LINH QUACHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$90,833
JEFFREY SCHUSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE ALDRINSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrew AldrinPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$183,333
Jeffrey SchussDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Janice AldrinSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Andrew AldrinPresident
Trustee or director
20$25,000
Jeffrey SchussDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Janice AldrinSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12424 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1150, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-1064
In care of
% CALLAS & CARLSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANDREW ALDRIN, 440 SOUTH BABCOCK ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Signed the 990
ANDREW ALDRIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(310) 826-1164
Return prepared by
JTAYLOR & ASSOCIATES LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 54-1897591 or by the name THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES IN CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE EXPLORERS, INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. SUCH ASSISTANCE SHALL FURTHER INCLUDE FACILITATING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SPACE EXPLORATION VIA THE SOLICITATION AND DISPLAY OF SPACE MEMORABILIA AT MUSEUMS AND OTHER PUBLIC VENUES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION'S STUDENT SATELLITES IN SPACE (S-CUBED) PROGRAM IGNITES STUDENTS' PASSIONS IN STEM AND GROWS THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF A SATELLITE SPACECRAFT, HOW TO WORK SAFELY IN A LABORATORY, EXPLORE THE ETHICS OF ENGINEERING, AND PREPARE FOR A FRUITFUL CAREER OR DEGREE IN STEM.
    Expenses $352,783 · revenue $322,969
  • THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION'S ROCKETS & ROVERS SUMMER CAMP IS A MULTI-WEEK CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. DURING THE CAMP, STUDENTS GRADES 6 THROUGH 8 ENGAGE IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR STEAM CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS. ROCKETS & ROVERS SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGINEER AND LAUNCH THEIR OWN ROCKETS, CODE AND OPERATE A MODEL ROBOTIC SPACECRAFT, BUILD A SIMPLE SATELLITE, AND EXPLORE WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE LIVING ON THE MOON.
    Expenses $40,527 · revenue $35,600
  • THE ORGANIZATION'S FLOOR-SIZED MAPS TURN CLASSROOMS INTO A HANDS-ON SPACE EXPLORATION ZONE WHERE STUDENTS CAN WALK ACROSS THE LUNAR SURFACE, PLAN MISSIONS TO MARS, AND THINK LIKE REAL ASTRONAUTS AND ENGINEERS. THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS AND STEM ACTIVITIES, K8 STUDENTS EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM WHILE DEVELOPING CAREER-READINESS SKILLS THAT COULD ONE DAY TAKE THEM BEYOND EARTH.
    Expenses $42,003 · revenue $28,000
  • THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TARGETED PRIMARILY TO FIFTH GRADERS TO MOTIVATE THEM TO EXPLORE STEM AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 25 HOURS OF CHALLENGING, "HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON" CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES IN STEM SUCH AS AVIATION AND SPACE EXPLORATION THAT MEET OR EXCEED NATIONAL STANDARDS.
    Expenses $12,088 · revenue $13,500
  • THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION'S SPACE CURRICULUM COLLABORATIVE (SCC) IS A 4-DAY EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP HOSTED ANNUALLY AT NASA'S KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX AND OTHER LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. AT SCC, YOU CONNECT WITH OTHER PASSIONATE SPACE EDUCATORS, LEARN NEW TEACHING PERSPECTIVES, HEAR FROM EXPERT GUEST SPEAKERS, AND DEVELOP LESSONS TO IMPLEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM.
    Expenses $11,921
  • THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION'S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF K-12 EDUCATORS WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF BRINGING SPACE EDUCATION INTO CLASSROOMS AND INCREASING STEAM ENGAGEMENT IN STUDENTS TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE EXPLORERS.
    Expenses $2,351

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-1897591
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
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$159,217
Income (IRS master file)
$442,011

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$442,011$772,670$159,217IRS
990December 2024$1,544,833$1,056,657$489,876XML
990December 2023$812,205$861,922$1,700XML
990December 2022$637,245$909,609$51,417IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 54-1897591).

Questions about THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is 54-1897591.
Is THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREW ALDRIN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (ANDREW ALDRIN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does THE ALDRIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $442,011, expenses of $772,670 and total assets of $159,217 at year end.

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