ASTERION FOUNDATION, INC.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Asterion Foundation™, formally recognized as Asterion Foundation Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation established in Gainesville, Florida. Founded on September 1, 2016, under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, its mission centers around enhancing astronomy education and outreach. The foundation supports this mission by providing micro-grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for various projects linked with educational and scientific organizations such as schools, universities, libraries, planetaria, observatories, and science clubs. In its inaugural year, the Asterion Foundation awarded over $10,000 in grants and aims to double this effort annually. Collaborating closely with entities like Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and Alachua County Library District, it has significantly contributed to local astronomy outreach by offering solar viewers to residents of Alachua County. The foundation underscores its commitment through partnerships that strengthen public outreach efforts and enhance the capabilities of existing astronomy-related organizations. It aspires not only to unite various astronomy bodies under common public outreach initiatives but also to foster a harmonious relationship between journalism and scientific literacy. Asterion Foundation Inc. is registered in Florida, with its incorporation detailed under File Number N16000008620 and categorized as DOMNP (Domestic Not for Profit Corporation). The mailing address is 5745 SW 75TH STREET #288, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608, US. Significant events include reinstatement on January 28, 2018, with the most recent annual report submitted on March 19, 2024, for the year 2024. The foundation holds a FEIN of 81-3637970 and is managed by officers Michael Toomey as President, Janna Underhill as Secretary/Director, along with Lawrence Friedberg as Director.