FUFOR - 1990 Q2 -Quarterly Report Apr-Jun

Magazine Overview

Title: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Issue: Quarterly Report
Date: April - June 1990
Publisher: Fund for UFO Research Inc.
Country: USA
Language: English

Key Developments and Reports

Stanton Friedman's Operation Majestic 12 Report

The primary highlight of this quarter was the Fund's receipt of Stanton Friedman's Final Report on "Operation Majestic 12." This report supports the authenticity of documents detailing the recovery and analysis of a UFO wreckage and four alien bodies in New Mexico in 1947. The investigation, funded by a $16,000 grant from the Fund, found no evidence to prove the documents false, and uncovered previously unknown details pointing to their authenticity. Copies of the report were distributed to contributors of $50 or more.

Roswell Case Investigation and "Crash II" Conference

During his research into the MJ-12 matter, Stanton Friedman uncovered new evidence and sources related to the apparent crash of UFOs and recovery of alien bodies near Roswell, New Mexico, in July 1947. Concurrently, Don Schmitt and Kevin Randle of the Center for UFO Studies were conducting their own intensive investigation into the Roswell case. In response, the Fund's Executive Committee decided to invite leading investigators and first-hand witnesses to Washington, D.C., for a debriefing. This conference, dubbed "Crash II" (the second such meeting sponsored by the Fund), was in the final planning stages at the close of the quarter, with a report to be made available to supporters later.

UFOLine 900 Service Launch

The Fund also sponsored a new initiative to provide reliable UFO information to the public via a 900 pay-per-call service called UFOLine. Accessible by dialing 1-900-USA-UFOS (872-8367), the service costs $2.00 for the first minute and $1.00 for subsequent minutes. UFOLine provides weekly updates on recent sightings, the Roswell crash case, UFO abductions, and other UFO-related topics. Callers can report sightings or request printed materials. The Fund is contributing $3,000 to promote UFOLine through newspaper columns nationwide.

Official Statement of Policy

The Fund's Executive Committee and National Board of Directors approved an Official Statement of Policy concerning the UFO phenomenon. The statement asserts that based on over 40 years of observations, UFOs represent a coherent phenomenon with no conventional explanation, and that their patterns suggest they are not merely misidentified natural phenomena.

Extraterrestrial Hypothesis

The statement supports the possibility that some UFOs represent the presence of non-human intelligence near Earth, acknowledging that while physical proof is not yet in civilian investigators' hands, a growing body of evidence points in this direction.

Abductions

Regarding "abduction" reports, the statement recognizes their bizarre content but notes the unusual consistency and supporting evidence suggest a physical rather than psychological basis. Psychological studies of abductees so far tend to rule out psychopathology.

UFO Crashes

In view of first-hand testimony regarding the July 1947 events in New Mexico, it appears increasingly likely that the U.S. Government recovered the remains of at least one crashed UFO.

Government Secrecy

The release of classified documents confirms that the U.S. Government concealed UFO information for decades, and there is no reason to assume this policy of secrecy has ended.

Financial Statement (Second Quarter 1990)

Income: Total income for the second quarter of 1990 was $26,387.49, primarily from donations ($2,253.59), sales ($1,771.23), and a significant contribution of $22,000.00 for the CRASH meeting, plus interest ($135.17).

Expenses: Total expenses amounted to $24,182.35, with the largest expenditures being Mail Services ($3,984.51), Postage ($5,125.00), Advertising ($13,338.00), and Miscellaneous ($316.80).

Net Worth: The Fund's net worth as of June 30, 1990, was $6,867.67, with total assets of $13,017.67 and total liabilities of $6,150.00. Liabilities included funds allocated for UFOLine promotion ($3,000.00), the Abduction Implant Project ($2,000.00), MUFON Award ($500.00), Mystery Helicopters Project ($400.00), and Foo Fighter Project ($250.00).

Net Income: The net income for the quarter was $2,205.14.

1990: The "UFO Year In Review"

General Trends

The UFO mystery continues to grow in complexity and general appeal, despite no noticeable increase in U.S. sightings. While UFO activity was once limited to high-altitude fly-overs, there is growing evidence of more direct approaches to Earth. Private groups are shouldering the load of investigation due to the U.S. Government's unwillingness to take responsibility. Pressure mounts for the government to release its UFO information.

Sighting Statistics and Public Opinion

Informal surveys suggest that as many as 90% of UFO sightings go unreported due to fear of ridicule. Of the reported sightings (estimated 100,000), about 90% are explained as normal phenomena. However, five-to-ten percent (5,000-10,000 reports) remain unexplained. A June 1990 Gallup poll found that 14% of the adult population had seen something they would call a UFO, and nearly half (47%) believe UFOs are real.

International Activity

While the U.S. Government remains unresponsive, other governments have adopted more open policies. Russia and Belgium reported hundreds of UFO sightings in 1990, with significant government and press attention. Russian Air Force pilots reported large, high-performance craft, and the Belgian Air Force even flew private investigators during a period of intense activity. The Soviet Academy of Sciences has a specialist coordinating over 100 investigative groups.

Government Activity

The U.S. Government continues to deny interest in UFOs, despite evidence to the contrary. In contrast, the Soviet Union has cooperated with publications of military sightings, and the Belgian Air Force has involved private investigators. The Soviet Academy of Sciences is actively coordinating UFO research.

Specific UFO-Related Topics

Crashes and Retrievals

Three credible reports exist of UFO crashes and the recovery of remains by the government: two in New Mexico in 1947 and one in Pennsylvania in 1965. Civilians reportedly witnessed wreckage before being warned away by the military. The Fund supports efforts to locate more witnesses and record testimony.

"Operation Majestic Twelve"

Stanton Friedman completed an 18-month study of the controversial 1952 "Eisenhower briefing paper," which detailed the recovery of UFO wreckage and bodies from New Mexico in 1947. Friedman concludes that while the document's authenticity cannot be definitively proven, the strong evidence for the event it describes makes it likely genuine.

Abductions

This is considered the most bizarre aspect of the UFO mystery, involving alleged involuntary removal of individuals for "unconventional medical procedures." Over 1,000 accounts have been recorded, with consistency suggesting a physical basis rather than psychopathology. A private conference on the abduction phenomenon was held in 1990, with more scheduled for 1991.

Crop Formations

Hundreds of precisely geometric formations have appeared, with no clear link to UFOs, but their increasing frequency and complexity suggest they might be a form of communication from an unnamed intelligence, though no messages have been deduced.

Mystery Airplanes

Some UFO sightings may be blamed on secret airplanes. Reports describe high-performance triangular craft resembling UFOs, with unusual speed and maneuverability, and operating far from known test bases. This suggests either a technological breakthrough or a coincidental similarity in shape and behavior.

Fund for UFO Research Mission

In its 12th year, the Fund for UFO Research continues to raise money to support research and education projects related to Unidentified Flying Objects, aiming to solve the UFO mystery. Since its organization in 1979, the Fund has raised over $200,000.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that UFOs represent a genuine, complex phenomenon that warrants serious scientific investigation. There is a strong emphasis on the need for government transparency and the release of classified information. The Fund actively supports research, disseminates information through various channels (reports, conferences, UFOLine), and encourages public engagement with the UFO subject. The editorial stance is one of advocacy for open inquiry into UFOs, challenging official secrecy, and exploring potential extraterrestrial or advanced technological origins.