The Council On Undergraduate Research
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Founding
- 04/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-1398118
Organization Overview
The Council On Undergraduate Research is located in Gaithersburg, MD. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2023, Council On Undergraduate Research employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council On Undergraduate Research 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 06/2023, Council On Undergraduate Research generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Council On Undergraduate Research has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $643,141. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING AND ADVANCING SOCIETY THROUGH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVE INQUIRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - CUR IS A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 14,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND JUST OVER 525 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO SHARE A PASSION FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. CUR MEMBERSHIP IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, RESEARCHERS, STAFF, MENTORS, AND STUDENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO DEVELOP, ENHANCE, SUSTAIN, AND SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ON THEIR CAMPUSES AND BEYOND. CUR MEMBERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND CONTENT SUCH AS: AN ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY AND JOB BOARD, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES, MEMBER RESOURCE LIBRARY, ASSESSMENT AND ADVOCACY TOOLKITS, CUR'S QUARTERLY SCHOLARLY JOURNAL - SCHOLARSHIP AND PRACTICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (SPUR), NEWSLETTERS AND MORE.
EVENTS - CUR EVENTS BRING TOGETHER FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENTS, POLICYMAKERS, REPRESENTATIVES OF FUNDING AGENCIES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH AN INTEREST IN CONDUCTING AND PROMOTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. CUR EVENTS ARE OFFERED IN VIRTUAL, HYBRID, AND IN-PERSON FORMATS TO ENCOURAGE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION OF THE COMMUNITY IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. DURING OUR LAST FISCAL YEAR, CUR HELD A NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND SMALLER WORKSHOPS BRINGING TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS. CUR ADDED SMALLER INFORMAL LIVE DISCUSSIONS AND WEBINARS TO OFFER UP-TO-THE MINUTE SHARING.
GRANTS - AS CUR RESPONDS TO MEMBER NEEDS AND THOSE OF THE LARGER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COMMUNITY, EXTERNAL FUNDING OFTEN IS SOUGHT TO INTRODUCE NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND TO CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES AND SUPPORTS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH THROUGH EXAMINING AND IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF EXTERNAL FUNDERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ASSISTS CUR IN PILOTING AND SCAFFOLDING THESE PROJECTS, AND IN DISSEMINATING THEIR FINDINGS TO CUR'S MEMBERS AND THE LARGER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ruth J Palmer President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Bethany M Usher President-Elect | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeanne Mekolichick Immediate Past President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Karen G Havholm Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John F Barthell General Representative | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna J Charlevoix General Representative | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $198,694 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $198,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,455,984 |
| Investment income | $139,528 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$86,803 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,711,550 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $49,686 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,522 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,780 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $493,508 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,899 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,594 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,164 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,548 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,366 |
| Fees for services: Other | $213,550 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,473 |
| Office expenses | $86,110 |
| Information technology | $175,812 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $77,702 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102,766 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,349 |
| Insurance | $12,738 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,896,112 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $462,016 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $72,576 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $198,664 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $159,738 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,178 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,680,564 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,622,736 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,877 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $703,962 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $889,839 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,530,533 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,364 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,622,736 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Council On Undergraduate Research has awarded $30,877 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON PURPOSE: SUBAWARD ON FEDERAL GRANT | $7,753 |
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: SUBWARD ON FEDERAL GRANT | $23,124 |