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The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund

Preselected recipients only Concord, Massachusetts · EIN 521439509

The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,683 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $22,224 and the largest $72,615. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $147,772 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$83,9885$3.4 million
2024$147,7724$3.5 million
2025$157,6836$3.8 million

How to apply

The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$94,615
Tennessee1$29,593
Texas1$22,449
Georgia1$5,733
Virginia1$5,293

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Society of Satellite Professionals
New York, NY
Grant award for space safety projects$72,615
Individual
TN
Medical expenses$29,593
Individual
TX
Medical and Educational$22,449
Teachers in Space
New York, NY
Grant award for teachers in space$22,000
Individual
GA
Medical$5,733
Individual
VA
Medical$5,293

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund give?

$157,683 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $22,224.

Who runs The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc (Trustee).

What does The American Space Exploration Childrens Trust Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and education.

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