Science & Technology
Open Lunar Foundation
COVINA, CA
Total revenue
$339K
Total expenses
$659K
Net assets
$917K
Grants received
$1.1M
5 grants
EIN
824265651
Tax year
2024
Mission
The organization engages in programs and activities to create a peaceful, self-sustaining presence on the moon, with the goal of preserving earth's species and knowledge, and the positive evolution of human civilization
Programs
3 programs
Payload review: established a review process to assess proposed lunar payloads against scientific, ethical and environmental criteria in collaboration with international experts. Payload x: launched an experimental payload program to test technologies that advance transparency, coordination, and stewardship on the lunar surface. Lunar power standards: convened research and industry partners to draft interoperable standards for power generation and transfer on the moon. See schedule o for additional information
Policy and education: open lunar engaged in international policy dialogue to advance cooperative and transparent governance of the moon. This included participation in the united nations committee on the peaceful uses of outer space (uncopuos) and related working groups, contributions to global forums and academic conferences, and direct collaboration with policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. The organization also led public education and communications initiatives to increase awareness of responsible lunar development, including publishing accessible materials, hosting events, and sharing thought leadership content that highlights open lunar's mission and projects.
Continued from page 2,psa 1 lunar registry, a global lunar database of objects and activities: aiming to establish a global registry of lunar objects and activities a global database of lunar objects and activities designed to improve transparency, coordination, and accountability among lunar actors. During this period, open lunar developed a prototype system and conducted over 150 stakeholder interviews across governments, industry, and academia to inform the system's design and ensure it reflects diverse operational and policy needs.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
8 listed
RACHEL WILLIAMS
ACTING EXEC
$120K
40 hrs/wk
JESSIE KATE SCHINGLER
SECRETARY/TR
—
5 hrs/wk
CHRIS HADFIELD
CHAIR
—
5 hrs/wk
LINDY T ELKINS-TANTON
DIRECTOR
—
5 hrs/wk
TANJA MASON ZWAAN
DIRECTOR
—
5 hrs/wk
ROBBIE SCHINGLER
DIRECTOR
—
5 hrs/wk
CARLOS ALVARADO QUESADA
DIRECTOR
—
5 hrs/wk
WILL POMERANTZ
DIRECTOR
—
5 hrs/wk
Grants received
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