Mission
The B612 Foundation® and its Asteroid Institute® work to develop innovative tools and technologies for understanding, mapping, and navigating our solar system. Their efforts focus on asteroid research, discovery, and prevention of asteroid impacts through advanced computational methods and educational initiatives.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2003
EIN
54-2078469
Total Assets
$4.289 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 3 goals
At a Glance
Annual Progress Report 2024
Highlights key achievements and growth for the Asteroid Institute in 2024.
B612 Cofounder Induction
Dr. Ed Lu was honored with an induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame.
Discovery of New Asteroids
Partnership with Google Cloud led to the identification of 27,500 new asteroids.
Impact Stats
27,500
Number of Asteroids Identified
Asteroid Discovery
Identified 27,500 previously undetected asteroids using advanced computational methods.
1
Number of Prize Winners
Schweickart Prize
Inaugurated the Schweickart Prize to encourage innovation in asteroid detection.
1
Recognitions
Recognition of Co-founders
Dr. Ed Lu was inducted into the International Astronautical Federation Hall of Fame.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
55
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
89.59%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.4912
8
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8484
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 3.85M | 96.01% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 5.941K | 0.15% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -110 | -0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 154.3K | 3.85% |
| Total Revenue | 4.011M | 100.00% |
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