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Archaeological Rescue Foundation

Kerhonkson, NY · EIN 393923522 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · archaeologicalrescue.org

revenue

$85K

expenses

$89K

net assets

$7K

employees

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mission · from form 990

The purpose of the foundation is to protect the cultural heritage of humanity, wherever it may be at risk, whether the threat comes from wars and conflicts, industrialization, neglect, politics, geological factors, tomb raiders and black-market operatives. The foundation, therefore, will work to protect humanitys most important monuments, artifacts, records and teachings, and ensure that this knowledge is freely available to the world.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Archaeological Rescue Foundation works to protect endangered cultural heritage sites, with a current focus on the Hawara Labyrinth in Egypt. The organization supports rescue operations through technical analysis, fundraising, and coordination with international experts. It aims to mitigate water damage, enable safe access, and document the site's vast underground complex using advanced scanning and excavation techniques.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Groundwater Analysis and Mitigation

Technical assessment and engineering solutions to stop active flooding from nearby canals threatening the structural integrity of the Hawara site

Hawara Rescue Project

Comprehensive mission to address water damage, conduct excavations, and document the underground labyrinth complex at Hawara, including megalithic structures and potential artifact repositories

Subsurface Scanning Initiative

Coordination of ground-penetrating radar, satellite SAR, and electromagnetic surveys to map the labyrinth and plan excavation efforts

activities · 3 groups

What they do

Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 11 activities
- Conducts archaeological excavations and preservation at Hawara
  
  Initiated excavations at the Hawara Labyrinth site, uncovering a megalithic stone wall in the central area, and released a master plan for the Hawara Rescue Project in early 2026.
- Conducts on-site archaeological investigations and expeditions
  
  Conducts on-site archaeological expeditions, including preliminary investigations at Piedras Negras, Guatemala, and at Abu Sidhum Desert Structures in Minya, Egypt in March 2026, to identify and assess potential subterranean features.
- Conducts research using ground penetrating radar and groundwater analysis
  
  Conducted ground penetrating radar (GPR) scans at Hawara between 2007 and 2009, identifying the entrance shaft to the Labyrinth and revealing the extended subterranean footprint of the pyramid; also performed the first groundwater analysis by drilling bore holes to assess water damage risks.
- Develops project website for Giza-focused initiatives
  
  Is developing a project website focused on Giza to support outreach and documentation efforts.
- Partners with Mataha Foundation for Hawara site preservation
  
  Partners with the Mataha Foundation to combine resources for the preservation and recovery of the Hawara archaeological site.
- Plans on-site investigations following SAR identification
  
  Plans to conduct on-site investigations—including ground-based remote sensing, excavation, recovery, and preservation—at archaeological sites where SAR scanning has identified significant subsurface structures.
- Protects endangered cultural heritage globally
  
  Works to protect endangered cultural heritage—including monuments, artifacts, records, and teachings—from threats such as conflict, industrialization, neglect, politics, geological factors, and looting.
- Publishes and presents archaeological scan data and discoveries
  
  Presented high-resolution SAR scan data revealing a previously unknown buried sphinx at the Giza Plateau during a press conference on June 21, 2026, and published the findings through public articles and videos.
- Releases archival research on Pyramid of Records and Sphinx connection
  
  Published previously unreleased images from the Cayce archives and documents from the Association for Research and Enlightenment related to the Pyramid of Records; released an aerial map indicating a tunnel from the Sphinx to a subsurface pyramid based on archival research.
- Supports SAR scanning of archaeological sites
  
  Collaborates with Dr. Filippo Biondi and HarmonicSAR to conduct Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography scanning of archaeological sites, builds and maintains a primary server, and curates a prioritized list of sites for scanning based on risk and potential for subsurface structures.
- Supports research and reporting on archaeological sites
  
  Supports research and reporting on significant archaeological sites and potential project proposals, including public discussion of SAR scanning of the Great Pyramid and its connection to the underground tunnel complex beneath the Sphinx.
Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funds geophysical surveys at medieval chapel site in Wales
  
  Funds the partner organization Gower Unearthed CIC to conduct geophysical surveys on a medieval chapel site in South West Wales.
Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Organizes educational Egypt tours with private site access
  
  Organizes and leads educational Egypt tours featuring expert Egyptologists, including private access to restricted areas such as the Osiris Shaft, Sphinx enclosure, Sphinx Temple, and Osirion Temple at the Giza Plateau.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$85K

Contributions & grants$85K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$89K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$84K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$7K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$7K

1 years on record · 2025–2025

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4

Name	Title	Compensation
Trevor Grassi	Vice President	$32K
William Brown	President	$24K
Roderick Reynolds	Secretary	$15K
Howard Middleton Jones	Treasurer	$14K

relationships · 21

Who they work with

ARX Project (Mexico) Partner — Collaborated with ARF on a preliminary on-site expedition at Piedras Negras, Guatemala.
Association for Research and Enlightenment Partner — Collaborated with the Association for Research and Enlightenment to release archival documents related to the Pyramid of Records.
Cairo University Partner — Collaborating institution in the 2007-2009 ground penetrating radar scans and groundwater analysis at Hawara.
Cairo University Partner — Partnered with the Archaeological Rescue Foundation on initial GPR scanning and groundwater analysis at Hawara between 2007 and 2009.
Dr. Corrado Malanga Partner — Co-presents scan findings of the Second Sphinx at Giza.
Dr. Damiano Piras Partner — Proposed the hypothesis of a second sphinx based on geometric and astronomical calculations, later validated by SAR scanning.
Dr. Filippo Biondi Partner — Conducts high-resolution SAR scanning of subsurface structures at Giza.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and public engagement.
Gower Unearthed CIC Partner — Funded to conduct geophysical surveys on a medieval chapel site in South West Wales.
Gower Unearthed CIC Partner — Partner organization receiving funding to complete geophysical surveys on a medieval chapel site.
HarmonicSAR Partner — Collaborates with Archaeological Rescue Foundation on the ArchaeoSAR Project to scan archaeological sites using SAR tomography.
Khafre Research Project Partner — Collaborates on Giza Plateau scans using SAR technology.
Khafre Research Project Partner — Partner organization whose research and findings, including subsurface imaging of the Giza Plateau, inform the ArchaeoSAR Project.
Mataha Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Archaeological Rescue Foundation to combine resources for the preservation and recovery mission at Hawara.
Mataha Foundation Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Archaeological Rescue Foundation on the Hawara Rescue Project to combine resources for site preservation and recovery.
Matrix Minds Partner — Collaborated with in a broadcast discussing archaeological findings at Giza.
Saba Tours Partner — Collaborates with Saba Tours to organize and support the logistics of the Egypt tour.
Satellite Archaeology Foundation Partner — Collaborated with ARF on an on-site investigation at Abu Sidhum Desert Structures, Minya, Egypt.
Stanford Research Institute Government — Referenced involvement of Stanford Research Institute in geophysical studies at the Sphinx, indicating indirect collaboration through shared research interests.
University of Wroclaw Partner — Collaborated with the Archaeological Rescue Foundation on ground penetrating radar (GPR) scans at Hawara between 2007 and 2009.
University of Wroclaw Partner — Collaborating institution in the 2007-2009 ground penetrating radar scans and groundwater analysis at Hawara.

strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Integrated Hydrological and Archaeological Intervention

methodology: integrated_water_management_and_excavation
By combining hydrological management with archaeological excavation, we enable safe access and preservation of water-affected sites like the Hawara Labyrinth, because addressing environmental threats is essential to long-term site conservation.
Non-Invasive Remote Sensing for Site Discovery

methodology: non-invasive_remote_sensing
By using satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography and other remote sensing technologies, we detect subsurface archaeological structures without excavation, because it minimizes site disturbance while enabling broad-scale identification of at-risk heritage sites.
Threat-Based Prioritization of Rescue Missions

methodology: threat-based_prioritization
By prioritizing archaeological sites based on risk of damage, historical significance, and cost-effectiveness, we maximize preservation impact, because allocating resources to the most vulnerable and significant sites ensures efficient and meaningful intervention.