PUBLIC LABORATORTIES FOR OPEN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE INC

EIN: 452846555 501(c)(3) Education

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Total Revenue
$612,962
Total Expenses
$796,366
Total Assets
$422,774
Net Assets
$361,167
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
JORDAN MACHA
Phone
5043294642
Tax Period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

PUBLIC LABORATORTIES FOR OPEN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $613K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 180% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $796K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, REDRESS, REMEDIATE, AND CREATE AWARENESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $693,195

COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, RESEARCH : SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CULTURES FOR A MORE CIVICALLY ENGAGED SOCIETY, STRENGTHENED BY PUBLIC LAB OPEN-SOURCE PLATFORMS, AND...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, RESEARCH : SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CULTURES FOR A MORE CIVICALLY ENGAGED SOCIETY, STRENGTHENED BY PUBLIC LAB OPEN-SOURCE PLATFORMS, AND OPENSOURCE KITS THAT PROVIDE LOW-COST ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TOOLS TO HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES COLLECT DATA IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT. PUBLIC LAB PROVIDES SUPPORT TO EDUCATORS TO FURTHER STUDENT-LED, INQUIRY BASED LEARNING THROUGH COMMUNITY SCIENCE, EMPHASIZING LOCAL/TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP OF RESEARCH, AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $28,637

FIELDWORK AND CONFERENCES: PUBLIC LAB STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO DO FIELD WORK AND TOOL TESTING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS. WE PROVIDE IN PERSON TRAINING ON PROGRAMS AND OPEN-SOURCE TECHNIQUES...

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FIELDWORK AND CONFERENCES: PUBLIC LAB STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO DO FIELD WORK AND TOOL TESTING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS. WE PROVIDE IN PERSON TRAINING ON PROGRAMS AND OPEN-SOURCE TECHNIQUES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER ON OPEN HARDWARE TOOLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PUBLICLAB ALSO HOSTS MONTHLY MEET-UPS IN THE REGIONS OUR PARTNERS WORK. FIELDKITS ARE KITS THAT ARE HANDED OUT TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR THEIR USE IN WORK.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $625,714
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-12,752
TOTAL REVENUE $612,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $86,798
Salaries & Benefits $454,878
Fundraising Expenses $31,728
Program Expenses $721,832
Other Expenses $254,690
TOTAL EXPENSES $796,366

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $612,962 $218,908 +1.8%
Expenses $796,366 $1,249,102 -0.4%
Net Income $-183,404 $-1,030,194 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
3000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$125,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE BRACY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE GARVY CPA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE MA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET HAVEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH SIFRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJUL PANDYA BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GWEN OTTINGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA XU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN MACHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$125,000 $0 $125,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2022 $612,962 $796,366 $422,774 $-183,404
2021 $218,908 $1,249,102 $742,404 $-1,030,194
2020 $1,855,525 $1,167,415 $1,691,126 $688,110
2019 $1,032,270 $1,378,674 $963,636 $-346,404
2018 $1,700,528 $1,147,825 $1,400,721 $552,703
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