Open Research Lab seeks to answer open-ended questions and develop technology that should not be owned by any one company and requires work on a very long time horizon. With investment in fundamental research declining, Open Research Lab seeks to fill fundamental research gaps.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-59.3% YoY
Revenue
$494K
+154.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$163K
+2243.5% YoY
Expenses
$4.8M
+33.3% YoY
About Open Research Lab
Based on IRS filings
Open Research Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $163K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,756,640 | $6,778,420 | $10,022,134 |
| Revenue | $494,168 | $193,917 | $10,163,260 |
| Expenses | $4,768,407 | $3,576,723 | $2,967,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $163,081 | $6,959 | $3,204 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rhodes | Research Director | 40 | $190,000 |
| Patrick Krause | Data Director | 40 | $170,000 |
| Sam Manning | Research Manager | 40 | $154,500 |
| Tess Cotter | Operations Dir | 40 | $118,333 |
| Aristia Glinka Kinis | Strategy Dir | — | $119,000 |
| Chris Clark | COO/Director | 10 | — |
| Sam Altman | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick Scaglia | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Research Lab?
Open Research Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Open Research Lab?
As of 2023, Open Research Lab holds $2.8M in total assets with $494K in annual revenue.
Where does Open Research Lab operate?
Open Research Lab has awarded grants in California.
What is Open Research Lab's EIN?
Open Research Lab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0861414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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