EIN 81-0861414

Open Research Lab

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Open Research Lab aims to answer open-ended questions and develop technology that shouldn't belong to any one company and involves a lengthy time horizon due to the decreasing investment in fundamental research. In 2021, the Organization finished its randomized controlled trial on unconditional cash assistance as part of its Basic Income Project, where the research team conducted surveys for all participants and in-depth qualitative interviews.
Also known as...
Y Combinator Research
Total revenues
$494,168
2023
Total expenses
$4,768,407
2023
Total assets
$2,756,640
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Open Research Lab

In 2023, the Organization completed the third and final year of its randomized controlled trial of unconditional cash assistance as part of its Unconditional Cash Study. The research team conducted surveys for all participants and in-depth qualitative interviews for a subset of participants. The Organization also applied for and received several grants to fund its components of this project. The Organization advised several other groups conducting cash assistance programs on program and evaluation design and implementation. An additional research service was provided by the Organization focused on investigating the economic impacts of AI.

Who funds Open Research Lab

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Yc OrgGeneral Support$5,527,500
Viewpoints Research Institute (VPRI)$401,713

Personnel at Open Research Lab

NameTitleCompensation
Chris ClarkChief Operating Officer and Director$0
Elizabeth ProehlOperations Director / Researcher$104,250
Tess CotterOperations Director$118,333
Patrick KrauseData Director / Data Manager$170,000
Aristia Glinka KinisStrategy Director$119,000
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Open Research Lab

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$178,797
Program services$152,290
Investment income and dividends$163,081
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$494,168

Form 990s for Open Research Lab

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-21990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-16990View PDF
2019-122020-12-22990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 26, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 25, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1960 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
openresearchlab.org/ 
Phone
(415) 306-8856
IRS details
EIN
81-0861414
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0253809
FTB Entity ID
3879667
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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