Institute For Zen Leadership, operating under the name Institute for Zen Leadership, is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Institute for Zen Leadership employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute for Zen Leadership 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 12/2023, Institute for Zen Leadership generated $168.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $185.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COMBINE ZEN MEDITATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN ORDER TO DEVELOP WISER, MORE RESILIENT LEADERS WHO CAN CREATE HEALING AND THRIVING IN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIETY. TO FOSTER ZEN TRAINING AND DEVELOP FURTHER INSTRUCTORS OF ZEN LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, THE INSTITUTE DELIVERED 7 MULTI-DAY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS SERVING 91 PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE HEALTHY EMBODIED AGILE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN HEALTHCARE AND THE FULL ZEN LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM. WE OFFERED 49 FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THESE PROGRAMS, HAVING A TOTAL VALUE OF $21184. ONE PROGRAM WAS DELIVERED IN PERSON WITH THE REMAINDER DELIVERED ONLINE. ALL PROGRAMS WERE OPEN ENROLLMENT. ADDITIONALLY, IZL FACULTY PRESENTED AT 11 OTHER PROGRAMS, ONLINE SUMMITS AND CONFERENCES WITH THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES. THE INSTITUTE'S PRESIDENT CONTINUED TO RAISE VISIBILITY OF IZL'S PROGRAMS AS A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR TO FORBES.COM WITH A REACH OF TENS OF THOUSANDS.
WE SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED A GLOBAL ONLINE SUMMIT: ONE EARTH, ONE HEALTH, ONE WITH - A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR PEOPLE, PLANET AND THE FUTURE ON APRIL 20-26, 2023. THE BULK OF THE FUNDING FOR THE SUMMIT CAME THROUGH GRANTS RECEIVED AND REPORTED IN 2022. THE SUMMIT EXPLORED THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH, HELPED LEADERS FIND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO CREATE MORE HEALING IN THESE TIMES, AND RESOURCED THEM TO DO THE WORK. WE ALSO RECEIVED A GRANT IN 2023 TO DO ANOTHER ONLINE SUMMIT ON LIVING AND LEADING WITH DEEP RESILIENCE IN 2024.
THE FEBI MIND-BODY PERSONALITY INSTRUMENT WAS USED THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMS, AND OUR FEBI OPERATIONS MANAGER SUPPORTED OVER 200 CERTIFIED COACHES, SELLING MORE THAN 550 LICENSES. IN ADDITION, 10 NEW COACHES WERE CERTIFIED AND WE CONTINUED OFFERING A NEW INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM CALLED FEBI-4U.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Virginia Whitelaw President And Treasurer | Officer | 50 | $49,187 |
Robert Caron Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kate Watters Chairperson | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Gordon Greene Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cynthia Haq Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kristi Crymes Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $100,975 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | -$804 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $168,728 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,187 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,837 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $74,303 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,050 |
Other employee benefits | $56 |
Payroll taxes | $9,447 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,244 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,554 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,072 |
Office expenses | $10,651 |
Information technology | $4,589 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,089 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,835 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $324 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $185,901 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,406 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,870 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $122,276 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,471 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,341 |
Total liabilities | $5,812 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $116,464 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $122,276 |