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Paleocultural Research Group

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Science, General (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$283k (2023)

Expenses
$269k (2023)

Total Assets
$118k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.79k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,143
Expenses
$268,701
Net Income
$14,442
Net Assets
$115,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,914
21.2%
Program Services $222,185
78.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,044
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,436
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,455
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,157
Total Liabilities $2,785
Net Assets $115,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Johnston (Treasurer/Director Of Ops) $52,436 $0 $0
Michael Metcalf (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,583
Expenses
$299,326
Net Income
$12,257
Net Assets
$100,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,342
18.1%
Program Services $255,241
81.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,968
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,533
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,354
Total Liabilities $3,424
Net Assets $100,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Johnston (Treasurer/Director Of Ops) $49,968 $0 $0
Michael Metcalf (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,713
Expenses
$254,861
Net Income
$36,852
Net Assets
$88,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,861
29.1%
Program Services $206,852
70.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,781
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,208
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,655
Total Liabilities $982
Net Assets $88,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Johnston (Treasurer/Director Of Ops) $48,781 $0 $0
Michael Metcalf (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,227
Expenses
$303,370
Net Income
-$45,143
Net Assets
$51,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,547
6.4%
Program Services $241,680
93.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,919
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,886
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,673
Total Liabilities $30,852
Net Assets $51,821
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Johnston (Treasurer/Director Of Ops) $45,919 $0 $0
Michael Metcalf (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,807
Expenses
$327,122
Net Income
-$315
Net Assets
$96,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,538
8.4%
Program Services $299,269
91.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,794
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,449
29.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,085
Total Liabilities $1,121
Net Assets $96,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Johnston (Treasurer/Director Of Ops) $47,794 $0 $0
Michael Metcalf (President) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,025
Expenses
$323,720
Net Income
$5,305
Net Assets
$97,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,929
5.4%
Program Services $311,096
94.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,125
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,769
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,664
Total Liabilities $10,385
Net Assets $97,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Johnston (Treasurer) $31,125 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vp/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Metcalf (Pres/Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Sec/Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,248
Expenses
$252,813
Net Income
$22,435
Net Assets
$91,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,275
10.6%
Program Services $245,973
89.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,948
21.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,184
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,420
Total Liabilities $3,446
Net Assets $91,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Spurr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Vp/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Metcalf (Pres/Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Sec/Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Johnston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,994
Expenses
$205,912
Net Income
-$14,918
Net Assets
$69,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,810
8.3%
Program Services $175,184
91.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,997
33.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,784
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,663
Total Liabilities $124
Net Assets $69,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark David Mitchell (Research Dir) $54,381 $0 $0
Chris Johnston (Treasurer) $13,616 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Vp/Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Sec/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Pres/Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Metcalf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,040
Expenses
$243,641
Net Income
$37,399
Net Assets
$84,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,030
5.3%
Program Services $265,803
94.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $207
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,071
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,118
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,198
Total Liabilities $741
Net Assets $84,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark David Mitchell (Research Dir) $47,418 $0 $0
Chris Johnston (Treasurer) $25,653 $0 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Vp/Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Falk (Sec/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Purcell (Pres/Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Metcalf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$172,128
Expenses
$180,195
Net Income
-$8,067
Net Assets
$47,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,650
4.4%
Program Services $162,753
94.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,432
Total Liabilities $29,374
Net Assets $47,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark David Mitchell (Treas/Res Dir) $45,952 $0
Kimberly Spurr (Vice President) $0 $0
Carl Falk (Secretary) $0 $0
David Purcell (President) $0 $0
Mike Metcalf (Director) $0 $0
Craig Lee (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,398
Expenses
$177,068
Net Income
-$23,670
Net Assets
$55,125
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,295
0.8%
Program Services $150,385
98.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,021
Total Liabilities $85,896
Net Assets $55,125
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark David Mitchell (Treas/Res Dir) $45,757 $0
Kimberly Spurr (President) $0 $0
Carl Falk (Secretary) $0 $0
David Purcell (Vice President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$184,286
Expenses
$140,434
Net Income
$43,852
Net Assets
$78,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $245
0.1%
Program Services $182,471
99.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,188
Total Liabilities $3,393
Net Assets $78,795

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,945
Expenses
$108,113
Net Income
$12,832
Net Assets
$34,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,990
5.0%
Program Services $113,410
93.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,905
Total Liabilities $2,962
Net Assets $34,943

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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