Funding search · EIN 275410763 · Merritt Island, FL

Center for the Advancement of

Name: Center for the Advancement of grants, 2021–2024
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A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

165
grants reported: $17.5M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

flight science microgravity space implementation partner education multiple

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Funding pattern

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1 grant matching “cartilage” · $101,693

$101,693
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA · 2021
Studies the effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal disease biology using a tissue-on-a-chip cartilage-bone-synovium joint model.

Top recipients

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Space Tango3 grants · $2.4M
Regents of the University of Colorado3 grants · $1.3M
Redwire Space Technologies2 grants · $1.2M
Techshot2 grants · $651,293
Nanoracks Llc2 grants · $545,413
Stanford University3 grants · $479,458
Regents of the University of Colorado2 grants · $456,267
Eascra Biotech1 grant · $432,300
Tec-Masters3 grants · $418,416
Oculogenex3 grants · $383,361

Giving over time

$2.3M

2021

$4.3M

2022

$5.9M

2023

$5.0M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 165 grants.

$1.1M
Space Tango · Lexington, KY · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$972,528
Regents of the University of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$943,500
Redwire Space Technologies · Greenville, IN · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$687,350
Space Tango · Lexington, KY · 2021
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$535,743
Space Tango · Lexington, KY · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$432,300
Eascra Biotech · Boston, MA · 2024
Life Science Grant
$423,958
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2023
Stanford university: this project seeks to produce high-quality wide bandgap semiconductor materials with reduced defects for applications in industries such as aviation, automotive, and communications.
$405,913
Nanoracks Llc · Webster, TX · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$365,828
Nanoracks Llc · Webster, TX · 2024
Flight Projects
$365,240
Space Tango · Lexington, KY · 2024
Flight Projects
$354,500
Techshot · Greenville, IN · 2022
Implementation partner to support prinicipal investigtor in mission integrations & ops
$296,793
Techshot · Greenville, IN · 2021
Implementation partner to support prinicipal investigtor in mission integrations & ops
$290,625
Transastra Corporation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Education Grant
$280,387
Redwire Space Technologies · Greenville, IN · 2024
Flight Projects
$258,384
Redwire Space Technologies · Greenville, IN · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$257,416
Oculogenex · La Habra, CA · 2023
Gene therapy to prevent spaceflight associated oxidative stress and apoptosis
$255,060
Leocloud · Ashburn, VA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$254,779
Regents of the University of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2024
Flight Projects
$248,596
Axiom Space · Houston, TX · 2024
Flight Projects
$246,743
Alpha Space Test and Research Alliance Llc · Houston, TX · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$239,056
Axiom Space · Houston, TX · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$234,904
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · 2022
Studies protein crystallization kinetics in microgravity to improve drug delivery methods and treatments for diseases such as cancer.
$231,968
Emory University · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Studies cardiac heart muscle cells to inform future clinical treatments, disease modeling, and drug discovery for cardiovascular diseases.
$225,000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
This project seeks to enhance the production and vascularization of cardiac spheroids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells to improve drug screening for heart disease.
$201,488
Regents of the University of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2024
Life Science Grant
$199,813
Palo Alto Research Center Parc · Palo Alto, CA · 2023
Sustainability - microgravity synthesis of aerogel copolymers
$199,137
Xheme · Newton Center, MA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$194,921
Tec-Masters · Huntsville, AL · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$192,548
Regents of the University of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2022
This project supports investigator access to biological specimens from a rodent research reference mission for fundamental biomedical research on the iss national lab.
$188,895
Tec-Masters · Huntsville, AL · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$154,155
Tec-Masters · Huntsville, AL · 2024
Flight Projects
$150,000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Life Science Grant
$150,000
Teledyne Brown Engineering · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$142,971
Regents of the University of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2021
This project supports investigator access to biological specimens from a rodent research reference mission for fundamental biomedical research on the iss national lab.
$139,500
Nanoracks Llc · Webster, TX · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$137,860
Redpoint Oncology · Holden, MA · 2024
Life Science Grant
$132,417
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2022
Studies how exposure to microgravity disrupts the circatidal clock, the 12-hour oscillation of genes involved in metabolism, to explore the role of regulatory genes in metabolic disorders such as liver disease, diabetes… read allStudies how exposure to microgravity disrupts the circatidal clock, the 12-hour oscillation of genes involved in metabolism, to explore the role of regulatory genes in metabolic disorders such as liver disease, diabetes, and other illnesses associated with obesity. less
$131,237
Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Charlotte, NC · 2024
Life Science Grant
$120,000
The Regents of the University of California San Diego · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Education Grant
$102,158
Revbio · Lowell, MA · 2021
Explores the effects of a synthetic bone material that accelerates bone repair on osteoblasts (bone cells that renew bones) in microgravity conditions, which affect bone cell growth and healing and lead to symptoms that… read allExplores the effects of a synthetic bone material that accelerates bone repair on osteoblasts (bone cells that renew bones) in microgravity conditions, which affect bone cell growth and healing and lead to symptoms that mimic those of osteoporosis. less
$101,693
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA · 2021
Studies the effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal disease biology using a tissue-on-a-chip cartilage-bone-synovium joint model.
$96,750
Rendezvous Robotics · Cambridge, MA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$95,000
Vrcore · Fort Worth, TX · 2024
Education Grant
$94,513
Alpha Space Test and Research Alliance Llc · Houston, TX · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$94,459
Oculogenex · La Habra, CA · 2021
Gene therapy to prevent spaceflight associated oxidative stress and apoptosis
$90,000
Teledyne Brown Engineering · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Flight Projects
$87,171
Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL · 2021
Synthesizes new types of semiconductor crystals on the iss that are nontoxic and can be grown at a faster rate than other semiconductor materials.
$86,548
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Houston, TX · 2022
Leverages the extreme environment of space to test the performance of five proprietary carbon fiber materials, including forged and 3d-pronted carbon fiber composites, developed by automobili lamborghini for aerospace a… read allLeverages the extreme environment of space to test the performance of five proprietary carbon fiber materials, including forged and 3d-pronted carbon fiber composites, developed by automobili lamborghini for aerospace applications. less
$85,800
Launchspace Technologies · Boca Raton, FL · 2021
Conduct a proof-of-concept demonstration of a multi-layered structure to be installed outside the iss for capturing small debris objects.
$82,757
Axonis · Lafayette, CA · 2022
Develops a robust translatable model for testing novel gene therapies for debilitating neurological diseases.
$80,830
Carthage College · Kenosha, WI · 2023
This project develops the embedded teachers program for middle and high school teachers and students in underserved communities to design experiments for a parabolic flight, and possibly the iss, to raise student intere… read allThis project develops the embedded teachers program for middle and high school teachers and students in underserved communities to design experiments for a parabolic flight, and possibly the iss, to raise student interest in stem careers. less
$79,614
Axiom Space · Houston, TX · 2022
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$78,480
Magnitudeio · Albany, CA · 2022
Exolab-10: carbon farmer
$76,619
Revbio · Lowell, MA · 2022
Explores the effects of a synthetic bone material that accelerates bone repair on osteoblasts (bone cells that renew bones) in microgravity conditions, which affect bone cell growth and healing and lead to symptoms that… read allExplores the effects of a synthetic bone material that accelerates bone repair on osteoblasts (bone cells that renew bones) in microgravity conditions, which affect bone cell growth and healing and lead to symptoms that mimic those of osteoporosis. less
$75,405
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN · 2022
Studies the fundamental relationship between the geometry and process of bubble formation during evaporation in nanoparticles, a process that may enable future drug development, water purification, and other diverse pur… read allStudies the fundamental relationship between the geometry and process of bubble formation during evaporation in nanoparticles, a process that may enable future drug development, water purification, and other diverse pursuits. less
$74,930
Palo Alto Research Center Parc · Palo Alto, CA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$74,930
Palo Alto Research Center Parc · Palo Alto, CA · 2022
Sustainability - microgravity synthesis of aerogel copolymers
$72,770
Revbio · Lowell, MA · 2023
Examines how a bone-graft adhesive, tetranite, works in microgravity to enable bone cells called osteoblasts to accelerate the repair of bone fractures.
$71,481
Board of Regents of University of Wisconsin System · Milwaukee, WI · 2022
Examines effects on cotton plant growth and root behavior from the stress of microgravity to understand molecular causes of cotton's response to limited water availability, toward the development of cotton plants that u… read allExamines effects on cotton plant growth and root behavior from the stress of microgravity to understand molecular causes of cotton's response to limited water availability, toward the development of cotton plants that use water more efficiently. less
$70,000
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Assesses magnesium alloys fabricated in microgravity conditions to determine whether the resulting alloys have fewer defects and improved microstructure and properties for use in automotive, construction, and medical ap… read allAssesses magnesium alloys fabricated in microgravity conditions to determine whether the resulting alloys have fewer defects and improved microstructure and properties for use in automotive, construction, and medical applications. less
$69,350
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$68,590
Colgate Palmolive Company · Piscataway Nj, NJ · 2021
Uses a microfluidic device to create bacterial biofilms that simulate dental plaque growing on an enamel surface to examine the molecular characteristics of a healthy and diseased oral microbiome (community of microbes … read allUses a microfluidic device to create bacterial biofilms that simulate dental plaque growing on an enamel surface to examine the molecular characteristics of a healthy and diseased oral microbiome (community of microbes in the oral cavity). less
$67,894
Clemson University · Clemson, SC · 2022
Examines gene expression patterns in cotton plant tissues in spaceflight to better understand the molecular mechanisms involved in plant regeneration.
$67,500
Amplyus Llc · Cambridge, MA · 2023
This project will develop a portable biomanufacturing system to produce proteins and do medical diagnostic tests without costly bioreactors, which would benefit space-based research, health care in space and on earth, a… read allThis project will develop a portable biomanufacturing system to produce proteins and do medical diagnostic tests without costly bioreactors, which would benefit space-based research, health care in space and on earth, and education. less
$66,427
Axonis · Lafayette, CA · 2023
Develops a robust translatable model for testing novel gene therapies for debilitating neurological diseases.
$66,294
Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ · 2023
This project engages middle school educators in a series of professional development workshops on curricula related to iss research led by scientists from universities that are part of the orbital reef university adviso… read allThis project engages middle school educators in a series of professional development workshops on curricula related to iss research led by scientists from universities that are part of the orbital reef university advisory council. less
$66,145
The University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ · 2022
Develops a 4-h space exploration program (4-h sep) that leverages curriculum and resources from the iss national lab to inspire students to pursue careers in stem fields.
$66,060
Leidos · Reston, VA · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$66,060
Leidos · Reston, VA · 2022
Studies the formation and microstructure of ceramic-nanomaterial composites under microgravity to produce novel high-temperature, porous, conductive materials.
$64,665
University of Maryland College Park · College Park, MD · 2021
Provides students from the university of maryland college park with space science education opportunities through the terps in space program.
$63,800
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2023
This project provides students traditionally underrepresented in stem fields with the opportunity to design, build, and fly an iss experiment to test deployment mechanisms for a light sail, a small reflective sail drive… read allThis project provides students traditionally underrepresented in stem fields with the opportunity to design, build, and fly an iss experiment to test deployment mechanisms for a light sail, a small reflective sail driven by high-power lasers. less
$62,500
Orion'S Quest · Plymouth, MI · 2024
Education Grant
$60,000
Embrace Space Llc · Houston, TX · 2024
Education Grant
$60,000
Sciperio · Orlando, FL · 2024
Life Science Grant
$60,000
Teledyne Brown Engineering · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Implementation partner for multiple flight projects
$60,000
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Assesses magnesium alloys fabricated in microgravity conditions to determine whether the resulting alloys have fewer defects and improved microstructure and properties for use in automotive, construction, and medical ap… read allAssesses magnesium alloys fabricated in microgravity conditions to determine whether the resulting alloys have fewer defects and improved microstructure and properties for use in automotive, construction, and medical applications. less
$56,667
Alpha Space Test and Research Alliance Llc · Houston, TX · 2021
Test the accelerated aging effects of space temperatures and radiation on thermographic phosphor powders and phosphor composites.
$52,520
Carthage College · Kenosha, WI · 2024
Education Grant
$52,500
Lambdavision · Farmington, CT · 2023
This project aims to improve in-space production of artificial retinaswhich restore vision in those blinded by retinal degenerationby reducing the amount of fluid materials that must be launched, lowering costs and enab… read allThis project aims to improve in-space production of artificial retinaswhich restore vision in those blinded by retinal degenerationby reducing the amount of fluid materials that must be launched, lowering costs and enabling larger-scale production. less
$50,632
Board of Regents of University of Wisconsin System · Milwaukee, WI · 2021
Examines effects on cotton plant growth and root behavior from the stress of microgravity to understand molecular causes of cotton's response to limited water availability, toward the development of cotton plants that u… read allExamines effects on cotton plant growth and root behavior from the stress of microgravity to understand molecular causes of cotton's response to limited water availability, toward the development of cotton plants that use water more efficiently. less
$50,219
Boston University · New York, NY · 2021
This project supports the development and installation of a flow chemistry cubelab platform on the iss to study the effects of microgravity on a wide range of chemical reactions.
$50,000
Fourier Llc · West Newton, MA · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$50,000
Masschallenge · Boston, MA · 2023
Mass challenge startup accelerator program
$50,000
Masschallenge · Boston, MA · 2022
Mass challenge startup accelerator program
$50,000
Masschallenge · Boston, MA · 2021
Mass challenge startup accelerator program
$50,000
Orion'S Quest · Plymouth, MI · 2021
Connects middle and high school students with space-based research to learn important skills such as data collection and analysis.
$49,400
Encapsulate Llc · Farmington, CT · 2023
Uses an accelerated disease model to preclinically validate an automated tumor-on-a-chip system to grow patient-derived cancer cells for testing chemotherapeutic drugs.
$49,068
Flawless Photonics · Mountain View, CA · 2022
Examines the chemical and physical processes involved in the production of zblan optical fiber in space.
$48,417
Carthage College · Kenosha, WI · 2022
This project develops the embedded teachers program for middle and high school teachers and students in underserved communities to design experiments for a parabolic flight, and possibly the iss, to raise student intere… read allThis project develops the embedded teachers program for middle and high school teachers and students in underserved communities to design experiments for a parabolic flight, and possibly the iss, to raise student interest in stem careers. less
$45,000
Cornerstone Research Group · Miamisburg, OH · 2024
Physical Science Grant
$42,770
Revbio · Lowell, MA · 2024
Life Science Grant
$41,589
Emory University · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Studies cardiac heart muscle cells to inform future clinical treatments, disease modeling, and drug discovery for cardiovascular diseases.
$40,022
Children'S Museum of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Creates educational content to inspire students through a series of videos that each focus on a letter of the alphabet and explore the cutting-edge research being done on the iss.
$40,000
Cleveland Clinic · Cleveland, OH · 2024
Education Grant
$40,000
Cornerstone Research Group · Miamisburg, OH · 2023
This project seeks to produce high-quality wide bandgap semiconductor materials with reduced defects for applications in industries such as aviation, automotive, and communications.
$40,000
Creatorspace · League City, TX · 2023
This program allows students in underserved communities to build an iss model that mimics the real iss using a process like that used by engineers, helping students develop skills and sparking interest in stem careers.
$40,000
Quest Institute for Quality Education · San Jose, CA · 2023
This project develops a program for undergraduate and graduate students to design space biology experiments and help develop the hardware for the projects to fly to the space station.
$40,000
Amplyus Llc · Cambridge, MA · 2022
Genes in space digital interactives: a virtual iss national lab experience
$38,890
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Houston, TX · 2021
Leverages the extreme environment of space to test the performance of five proprietary carbon fiber materials, including forged and 3d-pronted carbon fiber composites, developed by automobili lamborghini for aerospace a… read allLeverages the extreme environment of space to test the performance of five proprietary carbon fiber materials, including forged and 3d-pronted carbon fiber composites, developed by automobili lamborghini for aerospace applications. less
$38,574
The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2022
This project will develop digital video games that teach middle school students how microgravity affects fluids in the human body, with the aim of increasing interest in space-focused careers.

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