School Of Metaphysics is located in Windyville, MO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School Of Metaphysics 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 12/2021, School Of Metaphysics generated $351.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $304.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO AID ANY INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO PUT FORTH THE EFFORT TO BECOME A WHOLE FUNCTIONING SELF NOT DEPENDENT UPON ANY PERSON, PLACE OR THING FOR PEACE CONTENTMENT OR SECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE APPLIED METAPHYSICS COURSE TEACHES STUDENTS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE TO THEIR INNER SELF, WHILE COOPERATING WITH OTHERS, THEREFORE, THEY BECOME THE DIRECTOR/AUTHOR OF THEIR LIVES. CLASSES FOCUS ON ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS CONCENTRATION, VISUALIZATION (FOCUSED IMAGERY), MEDITATION, AND LIFE FORCE ALL FOUNDATIONAL FOR EXPLORING THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SELF. STUDENTS EXERCISE THEIR MINDS ON A DAILY BASIS TO DEVELOP ATTENTION, CONCENTRATION, LISTENING, MEMORY AND IMAGINATION. THIS PRACTICE BUILDS WILL POWER. BUILDING AND HONING THE MENTAL MUSCLE IS MUCH LIKE ONE WOULD FAITHFULLY PRACTICE PHYSICAL EXERCISES. IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN COURSEWORK, THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS ALSO OFFERS COURSES WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS LIKE CONCENTRATION, VISUALIZATION AND DREAM INTERPRETATION. LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, HEALING CLASSES, BIBLE AND OTHER SCRIPTURE STUDY ARE ALSO PART OF OUR REGULAR OFFERINGS. THE UNIVERSAL LAWS AND TRUTHS THAT GOVERN CREATION ARE TAUGHT AS PART OF EACH CLASS TYPE. THE STUDY ENHANCES THE WHOLE LIFE BY DEVELOPING GREATER INNER PEACE, SECURITY AND CONTENTMENT IN EACH INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO PUT FORTH EFFORT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST CYCLE OF LESSONS, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SPEND ONE YEAR OR LONGER IN RESIDENCY AT THE COLLEGE OF METAPHYSICS (COM). COM AFFORDS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT APPLICATION OF THE ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO OBSERVE THE OPERATION OF UNIVERSAL LAWS AND TRUTHS WHICH THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO IN THE FIRST CYCLE OF LESSONS. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 24 HOURS OF IMMERSION IN METAPHYSICS (META - BEYOND; PHYSICS - PHYSICAL; IN OTHER WORDS, UNDERSTANDING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HOW THE MIND WORKS) THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, HORTICULTURE, BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE, COOKING, INDIVIDUALIZED PROJECTS AND MORE. STUDENTS HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LEARNING THUS GROWING IN UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EXPERIENCE WHICH LEADS TO MASTERY. FOR EXAMPLE, STUDENTS LEARN HOW THE MIND WORKS WHILE IN THE GARDEN. THEY VISUALIZE THE FRUITS OR VEGETABLES (CREATIONS) ARE READY FOR HARVEST (MANIFESTATION) WHEN THE CYCLE IS COMPLETE.
THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS GIVES 15% OF ITS DONATIONS AND 100% OF A SEPARATELY DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTION FUND EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY. THIS AIDS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO GET TEMPORARY RELIEF SO THEY HAVE HOPE AND CAN REGAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. IN 2020, THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS GAVE EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO 54 INDIVIDUALS. THE COLLEGE OF METAPHYSICS GIVES OUT 3 SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH STRONG COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, GOOD GRADES, AND CAREER GOALS. IN 2020, THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS GAVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 3 HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Bannister 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Diana Kenney President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Amy Campbell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kerry Keller Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Tad Messenger Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Brian Hoover Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $58,800 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,617 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,417 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $268,450 |
Investment income | $1,141 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,593 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $351,601 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,313 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $54,071 |
Information technology | $3,766 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $205,705 |
Travel | $19,754 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $304,079 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,800 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $448,564 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $610,241 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,334,303 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $111,585 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $27,700 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $113,575 |
Total assets | $6,685,768 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $64,362 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $64,362 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $488,364 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $5,907,882 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $225,160 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,685,768 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that School Of Metaphysics has recieved totaling $95.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
Beg. Balance | $89,142 |
Earnings | $22,443 |
Ending Balance | $111,585 |
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