Gravity Research Foundation is located in Wellesley Hills, MA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gravity Research Foundation 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 06/2024, Gravity Research Foundation generated $69.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.1k during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRAVITY RELATED RESEARCH PAPERS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Dr David Brock Trustee  | 5 | $0 | |
Dr Lee Cooper Clerk/trustee/chair  | 5 | $0 | |
George Rideout Jr Pres&treas/trustee  | 20 | $35,386 | |
Chuck Larson Trustee  | 5 | $0 | |
Dr Louis Witten Vp/trustee  | 10 | $0 | |
Dr David Kwak Trustee  | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Interest on Savings | $12 | 
| Dividends & Interest | $16,136 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $27,891 | 
| Capital Gain Net Income | $27,891 | 
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 | 
| Income Modifications | $0 | 
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 | 
| Other Income | $24,934 | 
| Total Revenue | $68,973 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $35,386 | 
| Other employee salaries and wages | $9,720 | 
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Taxes | $2,792 | 
| Depreciation | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $5,911 | 
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 | 
| Printing and publications | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $12,923 | 
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $69,857 | 
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,200 | 
| Total expenses and disbursements | $76,057 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,469 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $158,161 | 
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 | 
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 | 
| Grants receivable | $0 | 
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 | 
| Investments—other | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Other assets | -$59,402 | 
| Total assets | $658,881 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Gravity Research Foundation has awarded $6,200 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
MACIEJ DUNAJSKI PURPOSE: GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPER AWARD  | $4,000 | 
TOM BANKS PURPOSE: GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPER AWARD  | $700 | 
SAMIR MATHUR PURPOSE: GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPER AWARD  | $600 | 
SAHAR HOD PURPOSE: GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPER AWARD  | $500 | 
NEIL LU PURPOSE: GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPER  | $400 |