White Dwarf Research Corporation is located in Golden, CO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (U05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. White Dwarf Research Corporation 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 12/2023, White Dwarf Research Corporation generated $255.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $243.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.5% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & PUBLIC EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCTED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH USING OBSERVATIONS FROM NASA'S KEPLER AND TESS SPACE TELESCOPES TO PROBE THE MAGNETIC EVOLUTION OF SUN-LIKE STARS WITH ASTEROSEISMOLOGY (NASA GRANT 80NSSC22K0475, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: METCALFE). EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF REVENUE INCLUDES: PERSONNEL ($19,853), SCIENTIFIC TRAVEL ($8,371), AND SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS ($4,785).
CONDUCTED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH USING OBSERVATIONS FROM THE LARGE BINOCULAR TELESCOPE AND THE CANADA-FRANCE-HAWAII TELESCOPE TO PROBE THE LARGE-SCALE MAGNETIC FIELDS OF SUN-LIKE STARS (NSF GRANT AST-2205919, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: METCALFE).
SUPPORTED AND SPONSORED THE TESS/KEPLER ASTEROSEISMIC SCIENCE CONSORTIUM (TASC7/KASC14) WORKSHOP, A SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE HELD 17-21 JULY 2023 IN HONOLULU, HAWAII. REVENUE FROM REGISTRATION PAYMENTS ALMOST COMPLETELY OFFSET EXPENSES, WHILE SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED REGISTRATION FEE WAIVERS FOR 14 PHD STUDENTS ($2,328) TO PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH (TALKS AND POSTERS) AT THE WORKSHOP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Travis Metcalfe Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30.81 | $146,279 |
Margarida Cunha Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gerald Handler Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Christoffer Karoff Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Katrien Kolenberg Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Montgomery Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $41,819 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,819 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $204,961 |
Investment income | $8,311 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $255,091 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,324 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,132 |
Payroll taxes | $48,259 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $729 |
Advertising and promotion | $267 |
Office expenses | $27 |
Information technology | $391 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,129 |
Travel | $8,371 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,481 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $346 |
All other expenses | $738 |
Total functional expenses | $243,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,107 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $217,740 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $299,847 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $299,847 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $299,847 |
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