Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc

Organization Overview

Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc is located in Hot Springs, NC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc 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, Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc generated $625.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $519.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF SOUTHERN DHARMA RETREAT CENTER (SDRC) IS TO PROVIDE MEDITATION RETREATS, TO MAKE AVAILABLE TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES FROM BUDDHIST AND RELATED TRADITIONS, AND TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR GROUPS, TEACHERS, AND PRACTITIONERS IN THE SOUTHEAST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SOUTHERN DHARMA RETREAT CENTER IS A PLACE OF REFUGE OFFERING EDUCATION, MEDITATION, CONTEMPLATION AND SILENCE IN A REMOTE RETREAT SETTING, FACILITATED BY TEACHERS OF VARYING TRADITIONS. SOUTHERN DHARMA RETREAT CENTER IS A MEDITATION CENTER WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO OFFER AND PROMOTE PROGRAMMING REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS, WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A COMFORTABLE GATHERING PLACE, REMOVED FROM THE DISTRACTIONS OF EVERYDAY LIFE, WHILE CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE SUPPORTIVE OF QUIET REFLECTION WHERE ONE CAN ACCESS AND NURTURE A SENSE OF PEACE AND UNCOVER THE TRUTH WITHIN THE HEART. FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR, A TOTAL OF 28 RETREATS WERE CONDUCTED. OF THESE, TWO (2) WERE AT HOME (ONLINE) RETREATS. RETREATS RANGED FROM 2-10 NIGHTS IN LENGTH, FOR A TOTAL OF 115 RETREAT NIGHTS. RETREATS WERE OFFERED BY 24 TEACHERS AND ATTENDED BY 504 PARTICIPANTS WITH SUBJECT OFFERINGS AND TEACHERS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF BUDDHIST TRADITIONS. SDRC AWARDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO 79 RETREAT ATTENDEES, OR APPROXIMATELY 16% OF ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION TO PERMANENT STAFF, RETREAT OPERATIONS WERE SUPPORTED BY 13 RETREAT VOLUNTEERS FOR A TOTAL OF 1,820 VOLUNTEER HOURS.


THE CENTER'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF MEDITATION, CONTEMPLATION AND SILENCE AS A WAY TO UNCOVER THE TRUTHS WITHIN THE HEART. FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR, A TOTAL OF 28 RETREATS WERE CONDUCTED. OF THESE, TWO (2) WERE AT HOME (ONLINE) RETREATS. RETREATS RANGED FROM 2-10 NIGHTS IN LENGTH, FOR A TOTAL OF 115 RETREAT NIGHTS. RETREATS WERE OFFERED BY 24 TEACHERS AND ATTENDED BY 504 PARTICIPANTS WITH SUBJECT OFFERINGS AND TEACHERS REPRESENTING A VARIETY OF BUDDHIST TRADITIONS. SDRC AWARDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO 79 RETREAT ATTENDEES, OR APPROXIMATELY 16% OF ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION TO PERMANENT STAFF, RETREAT OPERATIONS WERE SUPPORTED BY 13 RETREAT VOLUNTEERS FOR A TOTAL OF 1,820 VOLUNTEER HOURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sonia Marcus
Executive Di
$51,549
Cathy Cole
Board Member
$0
Carolyn Graham
Board Member
$0
David Heckel
Chair
$0
Curtis Jordan
Board Member
$0
Toby King
Board Member
$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$112,837
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $40,255
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$112,837
Total Program Service Revenue$499,653
Investment income $12,011
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $453
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$531
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $625,383

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