Gravity A Center For Contemplative Activism
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $175.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 06/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-1925075
Organization Overview
Gravity A Center For Contemplative Activism is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gravity A Center For Contemplative Activism employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gravity A Center For Contemplative Activism 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 12/2022, Gravity A Center For Contemplative Activism generated $175.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $241.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE EXIST TO NURTURE THE INTEGRAL CONNECTION BETWEEN MYSTICISM AND ACTIVISM. GRAVITY GROUNDS SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN CHRISTIAN CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY, TO DO GOOD, BETTER BY FACILITATING CONTEMPLATIVE RETREATS, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, AND PILGRIMAGE TO PLACES OF RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE AS WELL AS PLACES MARKED BY PROFOUND PAIN AND HOPE. OUR AIM IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY BY MAKING CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENGAGE THE CHALLENGING SOCIAL JUSTICE PERILS OF OUR TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTEMPLATIVE RETREATS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO LONG TO NURTURE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD BY CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS AND REST IN A WORLD THAT IS GROSSLY OUT OF BALANCE WITH MINDLESS, FRANTIC ACTION. GROUNDING RETREATS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY. DEEPENING RETREATS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ACQUAINTED WITH THE HISTORY AND METHODOLOGY OF CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY, HAVE A DAILY PRAYER SIT PRACTICE (LIKE CENTERING PRAYER) AND WHO DESIRE TO DEEPEN THEIR PRACTICE. ENLIGHTENING RETREATS ARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVISM AND LONG FOR MORE TEACHING TO NOURISH THEIR SOUL. PILGRIMAGES ARE OFFERED FOR SOJOURNERS WHO DESIRE GREATER PERSONAL AND GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION. RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO NURTURE THE INNER SPIRIT AND OUTER EXPRESSION OF SERVICE IN THE WORLD. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PROGRAMS ARE FOR SEEKERS LOOKING FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND GUIDANCE IN THE JOURNEY OF THEIR SOUL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Heuertz Treasurer | Trustee | 40 | $75,660 |
Phileena Heuertz Secretary | Trustee | 40 | $69,467 |
Christopher Ferebee Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Mekhail Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $133,138 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,280 |
| Investment income | $161 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $175,579 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $450 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,474 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,631 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $622 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,243 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,263 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,035 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,094 |
| Office expenses | $3,330 |
| Information technology | $8,881 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,016 |
| Travel | $3,061 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,886 |
| Interest | $19 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,188 |
| All other expenses | $2,352 |
| Total functional expenses | $241,576 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |