Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation

Organization Overview

Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation is located in Guerneville, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2021, Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation 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, Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation generated $816.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $676.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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.

Since 2014, Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $194,700. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES (CSS) IS DEDICATED TO SUSTAINING WAYS OF LIFE BASED ON COLLABORATION AND RECIPROCITY WITH THE EARTH AND ALL HER BEINGS. CSS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING PRAYER SERVICES, CEREMONIES, AND A VARIETY OF GATHERINGS FOR WORSHIP ACCORDING TO VARIOUS TRADITIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE OFFERINGS IS TO INVITE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP DEVOTION AND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DIVINE. CSS PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECTED STUDY AND MINISTERIAL TRAINING. THE DIRECTED STUDY EXPLORES METHODOLOGIES, PRACTICES, THEORIES, TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, SCRIPTURES, PHILOSOPHIES AND INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES. THE GOAL IS TO ENLIGHTEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S PRACTICE OF WORSHIP AND DAILY LIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING ONE'S LIFE AS A WALKING PRAYER. THE MINISTRY TRAINING PREPARES ONE TO ASSIST OTHERS THROUGH THE "DIRECTED STUDY" AS LISTED ABOVE. THOSE GOING THROUGH THE CSS MINISTRY TRAINING MAY BE ORDAINED AND ABLE TO CONDUCT CEREMONIES, STUDY GROUPS, AND ASS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MINISTRY TRAINING: THE MINISTRY TRAINING PREPARES ONE TO ASSIST OTHERS THROUGH THE "DIRECTED STUDY" AS LISTED BELOW. THOSE GOING THROUGH THE CSS MINISTRY TRAINING MAY BE ORDAINED AND ABLE TO CONDUCT CEREMONIES, STUDY GROUPS, AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR UNIQUE SPIRITUAL PROCESS.


KAYUMARI SANCTUARY PROGRAM:KAYUMARI IN THE REDWOODS SANCTUARY PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH WILDWOOD FOUNDATION LOCATED IN GUERNEVILLE CALIFORNIA, PROVIDES THE LAND BASE AND RETREAT FACILITIES FOR THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES PROGRAMS OF STUDY. SANCTUARY ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING PRAYER SERVICES, CEREMONIES AND A VARIETY OF GATHERINGS FOR WORSHIP ACCORDING TO VARIOUS SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:CSS PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECTED STUDY AND MINISTERIAL TRAINING. THE DIRECTED STUDY EXPLORES METHODOLOGIES, PRACTICES, THEORIES, TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, SCRIPTURES, PHILOSOPHIES AND INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES. THE GOAL IS TO ENLIGHTEN AN INDIVIDUALS PRACTICE OF WORSHIP AND DAILY LIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING ONE'S LIFE AS A WALKING PRAYER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tricia Noble
Director
$34,450
Darlene Hunter
Treasurer
$26,999
Jeanene Prevatt
Elder Vision
$26,675
Margin Broux
Director
$20,548
Ryan Brandenburg
Director
$3,300
Wendy Cummins
President
$3,035

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$26,793
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,793
Total Program Service Revenue$753,872
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 -$13,645
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,793
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $816,813

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation has awarded $115,200 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MINDAHI BASTISTA MUNOZ

PURPOSE: COVID FUNDRAISER DONATION

$20,900

MINDAHI BASTISTA MUNOZ

PURPOSE: COVID FUNDRAISER DONATION

$20,900

MINDAHI BASTISTA MUNOZ

PURPOSE: COVID FUNDRAISER DONATION

$20,900

SLIM BUTES AGRICULTURE

PURPOSE: GARDEN FUNDING

$10,000

SLIM BUTES AGRICULTURE

PURPOSE: GARDEN FUNDING

$10,000

SLIM BUTES AGRICULTURE

PURPOSE: GARDEN FUNDING

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation has recieved totaling $25,338.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: RELIGION

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$338
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