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EIN 27-2151721

The Perlan Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Beaverton
State
Oregon
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U12: Science and Technology Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
The Perlan Project aims to gather data on weather and climate conditions using high altitude gliders in the lower stratosphere. They are upgrading the Perlan 2 research glider and modifying it to carry a jet engine to conduct further studies on the stratospheric mountain wave generated by the polar vortex over the southern Andes. The project is based in Beaverton, OR.
Total revenues
$602,749
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$1,288,495
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$803,388
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
0
2023
2019202020212022202300.51

Program areas at The Perlan Project

Make upgrades to The Perlan 2 pressurized research glider in preparation for conducting further studies of The stratospheric mountain wave generated by The polar vortex over The southern andes. Modify and fly a glider to carry a specially built jet engine fueled by hydrogen to study whether larger stratospheric contrails containing only water may persist and form contrail-cirrus cloud decks that while cleaning The atmosphere might unintentionally accelerate global warming if aircraft of The future are fueled by clean hydrogen.

Personnel at The Perlan Project

NameTitleCompensation
Ed WarnockChief Executive Officer$0
Jacqueline PayneChief of Logistics and Operations , Fundraising Chair$14,768
Morgan SandercockPilot , Chief Engineer$101,225
Dr. Elizabeth Austin, PhDChief Scientist$0
Sharon RyanBookkeeper
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Perlan Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$14,762
Program services$586,796
Investment income and dividends$1,161
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$30
Total revenues$602,749

Form 990s for The Perlan Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 4, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7415 SW Hart Pl
Beaverton, OR 97008
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Washington County, OR
Website URL
perlanproject.org:443/ 
Phone
(503) 643-0544
IRS details
EIN
27-2151721
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U12: Science and Technology Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
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
CT0177952
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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