OPEN LUNAR FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RACHEL WILLIAMS

Phone

7075639930

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

OPEN LUNAR FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $603K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.2M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

... TO FOCUS ON COOPERATING TOWARD SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF DEVELOPING SETTLEMENTS ON THE MOON IN A MANNER THAT BENEFITS ALL OF HUMANITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $82,962

BREAKING GROUND TRUST DEMONSTRATING STEWARDSHIP OF LUNAR RESOURCES THROUGH A PERPETUAL PURPOSE TRUST. THE PROGRAM WORKED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS THROUGH THE RECOMMENDATION PROCESS. THE TRUST PUBLISHED NEW RESEARCH, ENGAGED AT INTERNATIONAL FORUMS LIKE THE IAC AND SIGNED A LETTER OF INTENT FOR REGOLITH DONATION.(1FTE)

Program 2

Expenses: $236,994

POLICY --OUR POLICY PROGRAM REMAINED STRONG THIS YEAR. EG: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: AN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTING YOUNG SCHOLARS IN CONDUCTING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH. WE RAN 4 FELLOWSHIPS OVER 2 PROJECTS IN 2023: LUNAR TIMEKEEPING- PROPOSES THE CONCEPT OF A LOCAL LUNAR TIME STANDARD. LUNAR REGISTRY OF OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES- AIMING TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL REGISTRY OF LUNAR OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES. LUNAR POLICY PLATFORM: ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL LUNAR POLICY DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT ACTORS. OUTPUTS INCLUDE RESEARCH DEEP DIVES, REPORTS, EVENTS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT. WE ALSO ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE ON PLATFORMS SUCH AS THE UN COPUOS, THE PARIS PEACE FORUM (2FTE)

Program 3

Expenses: $42,000

MOON DIALOGS LEADING EXPERT GROUPS CREATED LUNAR POLICY SOLUTIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE AND LESSONS FROM EARTH. THE MOON DIALOGS IS A PARTNERSHIP CONVENING LUNAR ACTORS ON TOPICS OF GOVERNANCE AND...

MOON DIALOGS LEADING EXPERT GROUPS CREATED LUNAR POLICY SOLUTIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE AND LESSONS FROM EARTH. THE MOON DIALOGS IS A PARTNERSHIP CONVENING LUNAR ACTORS ON TOPICS OF GOVERNANCE AND COORDINATION MECHANISMS FOR THE LUNAR SURFACE. THE DIALOGS INVITE INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT AND ACADEMIA TO THE TABLE ON EQUAL FOOTING, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PRACTICAL TOOLS, OPERATING MODELS, AND RIGHTS FRAMEWORKS. WE DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED A GUIDEBOOK ON POLICY AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LUNAR ACTIVITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. (1FTE)

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $601,623

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,550

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $603,173

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $132,534

Salaries & Benefits $352,996

Fundraising Expenses $68,694

Program Expenses $361,956

Other Expenses $125,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $611,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$603,173	$808,233	-0.3%
Expenses	$611,256	$757,435	-0.2%
Net Income	$-8,083	$50,798	-1.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$183,662

Total Directors

$15,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RACHEL WILLIAMS	ACTING EXEC	40.00	Officer	$48,805	$3,517	$52,322
JESSIE KATE SCHINGLER	SECRETARY/TR	0.50	Officer Director	$15,000	$0	$15,000
CHRIS HADFIELD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDY T ELKINS-TANTON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANJA MASON ZWAAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBBIE SCHINGLER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB MALTHOUSE	EXEC DIRECTO	40.00	Officer	$116,340	$0	$116,340

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$603,173	$611,256	$1,239,852	$-8,083
2022	$808,233	$757,435	$1,251,072	$50,798
2021	$53,847	$606,837	$1,217,413	$-552,990
2020	$15,795	$1,463,365	$1,756,485	$-1,447,570
2019	$3,091,691	$1,576,162	$3,194,340	$1,515,529