Fund for UFO Research Inc. QUARTERLY REPORT

Magazine Overview

This document is a Quarterly Report from the Fund for UFO Research Inc., covering the period of April to June 1991. The report details the organization's activities, financial status, and ongoing investigations, highlighting an increased international focus and continued work on the 1947 Roswell UFO crash case.

International Focus and Cooperation

The report highlights several international initiatives. A significant development was the award of a $1,000 grant to Michael Chorost, a Ph.D. candidate at Duke University, to investigate the 'crop circle' phenomenon in England during the summer. The Executive Committee approved this request immediately upon learning of the appearance of these patterns, referred to by some as 'agriglyphs'. A report from Chorost is anticipated.

Additionally, National Board Member Richard Haines, Ph.D., proposed the establishment of a 'Joint American-Soviet Aerial Anomaly Federation'. The primary objective of this federation would be to enhance communication and share research findings between UFO communities in the United States and the Soviet Union, potentially through a joint library of research. This initiative reflects a growing interest in international collaboration.

Fund Chairman Bruce Maccabee, Ph.D., was also engaged in communication with Vladimir Azhazha, director of the Soyuzufosentr (a coalition of UFO organizations in the Soviet Union). Azhazha proposed a UFO correspondence course, and Dr. Maccabee conveyed the Fund's interest in exploring greater cooperation between their respective organizations.

Roswell UFO Crash Investigation

The investigation into the 1947 Roswell UFO crash case remained a key focus. In June, the Executive Committee received a request from nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman to fund a polygraph examination for Gerald Anderson, who claimed to have been present during the discovery of a crashed UFO and alien beings near Magdalena, New Mexico, in July 1947. Friedman's request also included a proposal for further research into the Roswell case in New Mexico.

Earlier, the Executive Committee had approved a $200 allocation for telephone calls related to Friedman's Roswell research. Investigator Don Schmitt also received approval for up to $1,000 to locate additional first-hand witnesses. The report notes that the total amount spent or committed by the Fund to date on the Roswell case investigation is approximately $50,000.

Other Investigations and Grants

The Fund also approved the expenditure of over $300 for investigator Leonard Stringfield's ongoing research into UFO crash/retrieval cases. Stringfield was preparing to publish a status report on his research.

UFO investigator and author Ann Druffel contacted the Executive Committee with a request for financial assistance for a UFO 'abduction' case investigation. This case involved a reported 'missing fetus,' where female witnesses claimed to have become pregnant during encounters with aliens, only to later discover they were no longer pregnant without evidence of miscarriage. The Fund approved a $375 grant under its 'rapid response' policy to allow Mrs. Druffel to interview the witness's physician. A report on the outcome is expected.

Meetings and Awards

On June 8, the Executive Committee sponsored an invitation-only meeting to discuss the current status of UFO research, with a focus on government involvement in UFOs and the abduction phenomenon. Professionals from various fields attended.

Prior to the annual symposium of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in July, the Executive Committee decided to award $500 in cash in the name of Isabel Davis, one of the Fund's founders, to the recipient of the MUFON award, chosen by MUFON members.

Financial Statement

The report includes a 'Statement of Income and Expenses' for the 2nd Quarter of 1991. Total income amounted to $3,635.99, derived from donations, sales, postage, and interest income. Total expenses were $2,238.76, primarily for Program Services and Administration. The Fund's Net Worth as of June 30, 1991, was $2,863.72, with total assets of $7,283.72 and total liabilities of $4,420.00.

Publications and Support

The report notes the availability of two publications for donors: 'UFO Crash/Retrievals--The Inner Sanctum' by Leonard Stringfield and 'The Roswell Report: A Historical Perspective,' published by the Center for UFO Studies. Donors are encouraged to continue their support for the Fund's investigations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this report are the internationalization of UFO research, the persistent investigation of the Roswell incident, and the exploration of phenomena such as crop circles and UFO abductions. The editorial stance of the Fund for UFO Research Inc. appears to be one of active support for rigorous, evidence-based investigation, providing financial grants and facilitating communication among researchers and organizations, both domestically and internationally.