School Of Lost Borders is located in Big Pine, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, School Of Lost Borders employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. School Of Lost Borders 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, School Of Lost Borders generated $590.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $528.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISION FAST AND TRAINING: CLASSIC RITES OF PASSAGE FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH GUIDING THEM THROUGH THE PREPARATION, THRESHOLD, AND INCORPORATION PHASES OF A VISION FAST, LEADING THE PARTICIPANTS TO FIND AND FACE DEEP INNER TRUTHS, STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, BLENDING ANCIENT AND MODERN PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS.
PRACTICE OF LIVING AND DYING: COURSES EXPLORING THE MOVEMENT THROUGH THE DYING PROCESS, WHETHER A SYMBOLIC DYING OR A PHYSICAL DYING, WHILE ALSO BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE GROWING WISDOM OF THE MODERN HOSPICE MOVEMENT AND THE ANCIENT, PAN-CULTURAL WISDOM OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
LIVING PRACTICES: CLASSES DESIGNED TO SYNTHESIZE THE TRADITIONS OF THE SCHOOL OF LOST BORDERS WITH SPIRITUAL, ARTISTIC/CREATIVE, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES AND PRACTICES; TO BRING THE DEEP AND CEREMONIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH WILD NATURE INTO WORK LIVES, HOMES, RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ken Crocker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Teague Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Selene D Foster President CEO | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $88,029 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,029 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $499,463 |
Investment income | $2,434 |
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 | $590,856 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,600 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $107,237 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,205 |
Payroll taxes | $8,834 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,657 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,639 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $324,940 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,858 |
Office expenses | $949 |
Information technology | $5,576 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $750 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $221 |
Insurance | $16,559 |
All other expenses | $19,617 |
Total functional expenses | $528,125 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,155 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,818 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,175 |
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 | $152 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $319,300 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,845 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $148,284 |
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 | $159,129 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $91,199 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,972 |
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 | $319,300 |