EIN 81-0861414

Open Research Lab

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$193,917
2022
Total expenses
$3,576,723
2022
Total assets
$6,778,420
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Open Research Lab

In 2022, the Organization completed the second full year of its randomized controlled trial on unconditional cash assistance as part of its Basic Income Project. The research team conducted additional surveys for all participants and in-depth qualitative interviews. The Organization also applied for additional grants to fund its research. The Organization continued advising and collaborating with other groups conducting cash assistance programs and partnered with other research organizations to deepen understanding of complex societal and technological questions, including analysis of 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
David LanskyGeneral Counsel$107,000
Elizabeth RhodesOperations Director / Research Director$176,500
Patrick KrauseData Manager$152,500
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Open Research Lab

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$161,118
Program services$25,840
Investment income and dividends$6,959
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$193,917

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 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
June 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax 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
(833) 927-2677
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 - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0253809
FTB Entity ID
3879667
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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