Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc

Organization Overview

Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc 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 06/2021, Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc generated $218.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE PUBLIC LABORATORY FOR OPEN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (PLOTS) IS A COMMUNITY WHICH DEVELOPS AND APPLIES OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION AND INVESTIGATION. BY DEMOCRATIZING INEXPENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE 'DO-IT-YOURSELF' TECHNIQUES, PUBLIC LABORATORY CREATES A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF PRACTITIONERS WHO ACTIVELY RE-IMAGINE THE HUMAN RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH SUPPLIES AND FIELD KITS: PUBLIC LAB CONCENTRATES ON DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TOOLS INCLUDING: AERIAL MAPPING RIG, NEAR-INFRARED CAMERA, SPECTROMETER, INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE SENSING PHOTOSTRIP TEST, THERMAL FLASHLIGHT, WATER MONITORING TESTS AND DUST SENSING. FOR THIS PROGRAM THERE ARE ASSOCIATED COSTS FROM DEVELOPING WEB INFRASTRUCTURE AND ONLINE, OPENSOURCE SOFTWARE THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE TOOLS (MAPKNITTER.ORG, INFRAGRAM.ORG, WHEREWEBREATHE.ORG, MAPMILL.ORG, AND SPECTRALWORKBENCH.ORG) AND ONLINE ARCHIVAL SYSTEMS FOR STORING MAPS AND OTHER DATA. FIELDKITS ARE KITS THAT ARE HANDED OUT TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR THEIR USE IN WORK. ADDITIONALLY, PUBLIC LAB DESIGNS AND PRODUCES PRINT MAPS, AERIAL MAPPING KITS, NEAR-INFRARED, SENSING UNITS, THERMAL SENSING UNITS, AND SPECTROMETERS WHICH WE FREELY DISTRIBUTE AND ALSO HAVE AVAILABLE TO GROUPS THAT WANT TO PURCHASE THEM.


FIELDWORK AND CONFERENCES: PUBLIC LAB STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO DO FIELDWORK AND TOOL TESTING WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL. WE HOST ANNUAL EVENTS CALLED BARN RAISINGS WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER POEPLE WORKING ON OPEN HARDWARE TOOLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PUBLIC LAB ALSO HOSTS MONTHLY MEET-UPS IN THE REGIONS OUR PARTNERS WORK IN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Micah Sifry
Secretary
$0
Catherine Bracy
Board Member
$0
Gwen Ottinger
Board Member
$0
Janet Haven
Board Chair
$0
Elaine Garvy CPA
Treasurer
$0
Rajul Pandya
Board Member
$0

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$137,414
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,128
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$137,414
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$11,130
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $218,908

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Public Laboratory For Open Technology And Science Inc has recieved totaling $538,734.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN AND SPREAD COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS BY ENABLING NEW LEADERS, TRAINING EDUCATORS, AND SUPPORTING MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO WORK DIRECTLY IN COMMUNITIES.

$463,697
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS

$75,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$37
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