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Purchases of collection items are reported in the year of acquisition as decreases in unrestricted net assets, or in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items were restricted to that use by donor stipulation. Contributions of collection items are not reported in the financial statements. Proceeds from disposal of and insurance recoveries related to collection items are reported as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Foundation's collections consist of space artifacts and memorabilia. They are subject to a policy that requires proceeds from the disposition of collection items to be used to acquire other collection items. These items further our exempt purpose to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity. No collection items were sold or removed during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Part III, Line 1b The organization's policy on collections has changed during the year ended 6/30/2012. Prior to that time, amounts were capitalized and are reflected on Part III, line 1b(ii). Part V, Question 4 Endowment Fund Intended Uses Temporarily restricted net assets are those whose use by the Foundation has been limited by donors to a specific time period or purpose. The temporarily restricted net assets are available primarily for the Foundation's office building and education and public awareness programs. Part X, Line 2 Uncertain Tax Positions MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Part XI, Line 2D REVENUE ON BOOKS, NOT ON RETURN LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 4,125 UNREIMBURSED BOARD EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES 6,585 TOTAL 10,710 PART XII, LINE 2D EXPENSE ON BOOKS, NOT ON RETURN LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 4,125 UNREIMBURSED BOARD EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES 6,585 TOTAL 10,710 true Fellowships to U.S. Space Foundation Programs 37 38250 Part I, Question 2 Donation monitoring process DONORS PROVIDE FELLOWSHIPS FOR EDUCATORS NATIONWIDE TO ATTEND THE US SPACE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE DONATIONS PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATOR'S TUITION, FEES, PARTIAL COSTS OF VISITING LECTURES, AND SOME ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. FELLOWSHIP AMOUNTS VARY ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM TYPE, NUMBER OF EDUCATORS SERVED, AND AVAILABILITY OF OUTSIDE SPONSORSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION HAS SCREENING AND SELECTION PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED AND EACH APPLICANT MUST MEET PREDETERMINED CRITERIA TO RECEIVE FUNDING. X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false false false ELLIOT PULHAM 254226 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13073 0 267299 0 0 0 HOLLY ROBERTS 231108 0 6330 3581 11129 252148 0 CHUCK ZIMKAS 178336 0 0 2759 12962 194057 0 STEVE EISENHART 145918 0 0 1556 7922 155396 0 ELIZABETH WAGNER 141627 0 0 0 13314 154941 0 BRENDAN CURRY 147736 0 0 0 10063 157799 0 Part I, Question 1a First-Class Travel Elliot Pulham, CEO of the organization, received first class travel benefits for airline flights during the year. The benfits to Mr. Pulham were non-taxable. ATK SEE PART V 113800 symposium exhibitor false LOCKHEED MARTIN SEE PART V 222600 symposium exhibitor false NORTHROP GRUMMAN SEE PART IV 316700 symposium exhibitor false PART IV, LINES 1 & 2, COLUMN B RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION (1) MARTIN FAGA IS A BOARD MEMBER OF ATK & THE FILING ORGANIZATION. (2) JAMES ELLIS, JR. IS A BOARD MEMBER OF LOCKHEED MARTIN & THE FILING ORGANIZATION. RICHARD AMBROSE IS AN OFFICER OF LOCKHEED MARTIN & BOARD MEMBER OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. (3) THOMAS VICE IS AN OFFICER OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN & A BOARD MEMBER OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. Form 990 Review Process Part VI, Question 11B The annual IRS Form 990 is prepared each year by the foundation's independent audit firm from relevant information provided by the foundation's team members. The CFO reviews the first draft of the 990 Tax Return and returns it with corrections, edits, or comments to the audit firm. After review and revision by the audit firm, the CFO forwards an updated draft to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors for review. After review and approval by the Finance Committee, the preparer (audit firm) finalizes the tax return for filing and provides a copy of the final Form 990 to the CFO. The CFO provides a copy of the final Form 990 (in paper or electronic form) to each member of the Board of Directors. After the CFO and/or the audit firm (as necessary) adequately address any questions or issues raised by any members of the Board of Directors with respect to the final Form 990, the CFO signs the return and files with the IRS by appropriate means (mail, electronic filing, etc.) Conflict of Interest Monitoring Process Part VI, Question 12c Board members and disqualified persons are covered by the conflict of interest policy. The CFO reviews reported conflicts and brings them to the attention of the Chairman of the Board. The individual will recuse him/herself from discussion and voting on any matter where a conflict is identified. Process to determine officer & key employee compensation Part VI, Question 15a & 15b The compensation committee of the board consults with an outside contractor who conducts a market survey. All deliberations are documented in the meeting minutes and copies are kept in employee files. The last compensation study was conducted in 2010 for all officers and key employees. Documents available to the public Part VI, Question 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements may be provided to the public upon request. FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS PART VI, LINE 2 JAMES ELLIS AND RICHARD AMBROSE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.