Public Archaeology Laboratory Inc

Organization Overview

Public Archaeology Laboratory Inc, operating under the name Pal, is located in Pawtucket, RI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Pal employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pal is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Pal generated $5.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PERFORMING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEYS ARE PERFORMED IN PROJECT AREAS THAT REQUIRE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL PERMITTING OR FUNDING IN ORDER TO ASSESS IF IMPACTS FROM THE PROJECT WILL AFFECT ANY HISTORIC BUILDINGS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, HISTORIC LANDSCAPES, OR OBJECTS. SURVEYS ALSO ARE PERFORMED AT THE REQUEST OF MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE PARTIES, SUCH AS LOCAL HISTORICAL COMMISSIONS AND SOCIETIES, TO INFORM THEM OF ANY HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN THEIR CITIES AND TOWNS OR ON INDIVIDUAL PROPERTIES. TECHNICAL REPORTS DETAILING THE RESULTS OF THE CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEYS ARE PREPARED AND DISSEMINATED TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES, HISTORICAL COMMISSIONS AND SOCIETIES, LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITIES, PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES AND OTHER COMPANIES SIMILAR TO PAL. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)SPECIFICALLY GEARED TO THE PUBLIC AND GRADES K THROUGH 12 ARE OFTEN PREPARED ON THE TYPES OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS.


IN THE COURSE OF PAL'S WORK, CULTURAL DATA AND ARTIFACTS ARE IDENTIFIED AND RECOVERED. ALL SUCH MATERIALS ARE MAINTAINED IN PAL'S LABORATORY, WHERE THEY ARE CATALOGED AND CURATED, AND PRESERVED FOR FUTURE RESEARCH. PAL'S LABORATORY IS RUN BY PROFESSIONALLY-QUALIFIED STAFF WHO SPECIALIZE IN CULTURAL MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSES. RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A CUSTOM-BUILT, SEARCHABLE DATABASE AND ALL CULTURAL MATERIALS AND RECORDS ARE CURATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS (36 CFR 79) FOR CURATION OF FEDERALLY-OWNED AND ADMINISTERED ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS. THE FULL COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES EXTENSIVE LITHIC, POST-CONTACT CERAMIC, BOTTLE, FAUNAL AND FLORAL TYPE COLLECTIONS THAT AID IN CULTURAL MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND ARE USED AS TEACHING COLLECTIONS (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ALL DATA AND ARTIFACTS STORED AT PAL ARE AVAILABLE TO PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS, STUDENTS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN USING THE MATERIALS FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH.IN ADDITION, PAL ASSISTS SEVERAL GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO PROPERLY PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR OWN MATERIALS BY CATALOGING AND CURATING THEIR ARTIFACTS.


PAL'S PRIMARY MISSION OF PERFORMING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT BENEFITS THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RESULTS IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORY AND HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS. THE PRODUCT OF THIS RESEARCH IS PROVIDED TO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PAL ALSO ENGAGES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ITSELF, CREATING PROGRAMS TAILORED TO AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING GRADE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION VENUES. THIS MAY INCLUDE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND FIELD ACTIVITIES THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT OUR NATIONS' HISTORY. PAL ALSO DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO OTHER PROFESSIONALS ON A REGIONAL AND (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH ITS PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$5,543,748
Investment income $193,382
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$35,748
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,708,480

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