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Robert A And Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Arthur M Dula Ttee. It holds total assets of $6.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $9.9M in 2011 to $6.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Grants and awards to individuals and exempt organizations for purposes related to the goals of the foundation. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, Maryland, California. According to available records, Robert A And Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust has made 19 grants totaling $72K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $20K and $27K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $27K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, Maryland, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Grants and awards to individuals and exempt organizations for purposes related to the goals of the foundation.
Expenses: $25K
Grants and awards to individuals and exempt organizations for purposes related to the goals of the foundation. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, MD.
Robert A And Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust has distributed a total of $72K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $10K.
Awards and grants are limited to areas that serve to further the foundation's goals and objectives.
Robert A And Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Dula | Trustee | $90K | $0 | $90K |
| James M Vaughn | Trustee | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| John B Hightower | Trustee | $35K | $0 | $35K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$72K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
14
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Space SocietySponsorship for ISDC 2022 Friday Dinner event, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| The Heinlein SocietySupport for Heinlein For Heroes program reimbursement: 2022 Grant re shipping exepenses for H4H Program, to further the mission of the Trust. | Long Beach, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| CaltechGrant to further the mission of the Trust. | Pasadena, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Yuri'S NightSponsorship for the Total Eclipse of the Sun together Monday April 8 2024, to further the mission of the Trust. | Walnut, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Earthlight FoundationSponsorship for New Worlds 2022 event, to further the mission of the Trust. | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Donald ThomasGRANT FOR PARTICIPATION RE Space week in 2020, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Towson, MD | $5K | 2021 |
| Beyond Earth InstituteSponsorship for the BE April 28Webinar, to further the mission of the Trust. | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| University Of HoustonSUPPORT FOR SALYUT PROJECT, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Houston, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| Commercial Spaceflight FederationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Kelly GrahamHeinlein Essay Contest Winner, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| Tucker WreyHeinlein Essay Contest Winner, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Providence, RI | $400 | 2020 |
| Ozioma OzorHeinlein Essay Contest Winner, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Houston, TX | $400 | 2020 |
| Dimitri GianousopoulusHeinlein Essay Contest Winner, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | National City, CA | $400 | 2020 |
| Alyssa IshigoHeinlein Essay Contest Winner, TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. | Torrance, CA | $400 | 2020 |