EIN 54-2065665

National Institute of Aerospace (NIAA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
141
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
To conduct innovative aerospace and atmospheric research, develop new technologies for the nation and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Also known as...
National Institute of Aerospace Associates
Total revenues
$23,750,328
2023
Total expenses
$23,924,632
2023
Total assets
$17,913,505
2023
Num. employees
141
2023

Program areas at NIAA

Research program:during fy23, Nia's research staff completed its outstanding collaborations with nasa langley researchers, providing direct technical support spanning the breadth of larc's research portfolio. Additionally, significant research was also performed by university faculty and graduate students (at both Nia member and non-member institutions), small businesses, and independent subject matter experts.technology dissemination and transfer - during fy23, Nia researchers authored or co-authored eighty (80) technical publications, either presented at National or international conferences, or appearing in technical journals. Also, during fy23, Nia researchers filed five (5) invention disclosures/new technology reports.seminars and workships - as nasa langley's strategic research partner, each year Nia plans, facilitates, and hosts a variety of short courses, workshops and seminars in support of center initiatives and continuing workforce training. Such activities remained limited during fy23 as a result of covid restrictions; however, Nia supported one (1) short courses/workshops and ten (10) technical seminars during the year. The administrative support for these activities is provided by staff from Nia's graduate education department.visitors program - fy23 represented the winding down of the visitors program as nasa langley funding ended.
Public outreach:the media communication group at Nia provides strategic public outreach support to nasa on a variety of platforms. Nia's public outreach activities primarily support nasa headquarters' science and space technology mission directorates; but also receive funding from and provide support to non-profit, and commercial entities outside of nasa. During fy23, all cooperative agreement funding supporting Nia's public outreach activities was provided by sources outside of nasa langley. While no funding was provided directly by larc organizations, langley personnel and subject matter were prominently featured in Nia's public outreach programming. Nia's ability to leverage nasa headquarters' relationships amplifies the content and reach of nasa langley accomplishments provides significant value to the langley community.our public outreach program once again reached millions of americans with messages of the importance of nasa missions and Aerospace technologies in their daily lives.
Educational outreach:the Nia educational outreach program continued to connect with students at both the k-12 and university levels, addressing the National concern of interest and aptitude of k-12 students in stem, and fostering university education in disciplines related to the Aerospace industry.
Langley professor research program:fy23 represented the winding down of the langley professor research program as nasa langley funding ended.graduate education program:fy23 represented the winding down of the graduate education program as nasa langley funding ended.

Who funds National Institute of Aerospace (NIAA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Institute of Aerospace FOUNDATION NIA FOUNDATIONGeneral Support'$29,499
Woodwell Climate Research CenterScientific Research$19,099

Personnel at NIAA

NameTitleCompensation
Kerry ChristianChief Financial Officer$229,554
Catherine HopkinsVice President of Operations / Senior Director of Operations / Director of Human Resources / Director Human Resources and Administration$271,067
Karl DrewsVice President of Legal Affairs / Vice President of Operations$169,732
David ThrockmortonVice President of Research$195,400
David Abraham KarrPrincipal Engineer$212,489
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for NIAA

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,063,743
Program services$11,303,127
Investment income and dividends$232
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$383,226
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$23,750,328

Form 990s for NIAA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-10990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,099 from Woodwell Climate Research Center
October 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1100 Exploration Way
Hampton, VA 23666
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
County
Hampton city, VA
Website URL
nianet.org/ 
Phone
(757) 325-6700
Facebook page
NationalInstituteofAerospace 
Twitter profile
@nationalaero 
IRS details
EIN
54-2065665
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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