Center For Action And Contemplation Inc
- Assets
- $15.3m
- Revenue
- $12.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 11/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-0354965
Organization Overview
Center For Action And Contemplation Inc is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Action And Contemplation Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Action And Contemplation 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 12/2021, Center For Action And Contemplation Inc generated $12.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.5% 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 Action And Contemplation Inc has awarded 84 individual grants totaling $1,498,417. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION INTRODUCES SPIRITUAL SEEKERS TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN CONTEMPLATIVE TRADITION AND NURTURES ITS EMERGENCE IN SERVICE TO THE HEALING OF OUR WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAC HAD SIGNIFICANT GROWTH ACROSS MULTIPLE PROGRAM AREAS IN 2021. CAC'S DAILY MEDITATION EMAILS REACHED 449,960 DAILY & WEEKLY SUBSCRIBERS BY THE END OF 2021. CAC'S PODCAST NETWORK REACHED A TOTAL OF 3.5M DOWNLOADS ACROSS OUR SIX SHOWS. 36,931 TEACHING PRODUCTS WERE DISTRIBUTED FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER INCLUDING NEW WORKS RELEASED BY CAC PUBLISHING RACE AND THE COSMOS AND THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST: COMPANION GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS. OVER 7,975 PEOPLE STUDIED IN ONE OF CAC'S SEVEN ONLINE COURSES, INCLUDING THE TOP COURSE INTRODUCTORY WISDOM WITH OVER 1,965 STUDENTS. IN 2021, CAC WAS ABLE TO HOLD ITS CONSPIRE CONFERENCE VIRTUALLY AFTER HAVING TO DELAY IT DUE TO COVID-19. THE EVENT WAS VIRTUALLY ATTENDED AROUND THE GLOBE BY 5,155 PEOPLE. CAC'S TWO-YEAR FORMATION PROGRAM, THE LIVING SCHOOL, "SENT" (GRADUATED) ANOTHER COHORT OF 173 STUDENTS VIA AN ONLINE SYMPOSIUM. ALL THESE PROGRAMS WERE DONE IN SERVICE TO CAC'S MISSION TO HELP AWAKEN A MORE LOVING WORLD. A SPECIAL 22-VIDEO ONLINE SERIES, WISDOM IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AMID THE HARDSHIP OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. THE SERIES FEATURED ALL FIVE OF CAC'S CORE FACULTY AND WAS VIEWED MORE THAN 130K TIMES ON YOUTUBE. ALL THESE PROGRAMS WERE DONE IN SERVICE TO CAC'S MISSION TO HELP AWAKEN A MORE LOVING WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Poffenberger Executive Director | Officer | 55 | $157,435 |
Kirsten Oates Managing Dir. Of Planning & Programs | 55 | $146,369 | |
Doug Murrell Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 55 | $144,842 |
Patricia Salwei Managing Dir Of Organizational & People Development | 55 | $133,958 | |
Cindy Kroll Managing Dir Of Finance And Business Analytics | Officer | 55 | $133,618 |
Tisha Ford Managing Dir Of Production And Outreach | 55 | $133,618 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lankey & Limey Ltd Conspire 2021 Virtual Event- Development | 12/30/21 | $1,020,123 |
Cynthia Bourgeault Stipend To Serve As Contracted Faculty; | 12/30/21 | $203,926 |
Juanita Range Dba Range Mediation And Co Coaching And Development In Areas Of Com | 12/30/21 | $130,384 |
James Finley Stipend To Serve As Contracted Faculty; | 12/30/21 | $120,269 |
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 | $8,423,740 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,536 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,423,740 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,319,128 |
| Investment income | $128,893 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $337,732 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,492 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,571,167 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,835,886 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $908,912 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $359,230 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $475,413 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $273,390 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,448,656 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,715 |
| Other employee benefits | $480,874 |
| Payroll taxes | $295,851 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,794 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $178,927 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,140 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,178,345 |
| Advertising and promotion | $94,332 |
| Office expenses | $572,607 |
| Information technology | $720,881 |
| Royalties | $180,976 |
| Occupancy | $129,425 |
| Travel | $21,583 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,079,110 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $137,388 |
| Insurance | $33,089 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,541,017 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $484,331 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,866,869 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $141,816 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $178,914 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $185,228 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,400,084 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,948,562 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $58,786 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,264,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $738,278 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,495 |
| 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 | $758,773 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,338,692 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $167,125 |
| 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 | $15,264,590 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Action And Contemplation Inc has awarded $880,471 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
East Boston, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SMALL GROUP MODEL COMBINING DEEP CONTEMPLATIVE FORMATION AND SOCIAL ACTION, FILLING A CRITICAL GAP IN THE MOVEMENT, EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES, AND PROVIDING A MODEL THAT COMPLEMENTS EXISTING CAC PROGRAMMING. | $500,000 |
Sanford, NC PURPOSE: PROVIDES MEN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO THEIR 'INNER WORK' IN THE COMPANY OF OTHER MEN USING RITUAL AND TEACHING TO SUPPORT FORMATION AND LEADERSHIP IN INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES; CURRENTLY EXPANDING SPANISH OFFERINGS | $50,000 |
Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORTS TRAILBLAZING INSTITUTE, A COLLABORATION WITH BE PRESENT THAT INVITES INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE WITH MONEY AS A DOORWAY TO SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION AT THE PERSONAL, COMMUNAL, AND SYSTEMIC LEVELS. | $50,000 |
Rio Rancho, NM PURPOSE: FOUNDED IN 1992 BY SISTER GENEVIEVE, A FELICIAN SISTER, ST. FELIX PANTRY HAS BECOME A TRUSTED NAME FOR CARING SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY ARE THE ONLY FOOD PANTRY IN SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO THAT ALLOWS WEEKLY ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST-QUALITY GROCERIES. SISTER MARY ANGELA, OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO, LEADS BY EXAMPLE AND EXEMPLIFIES OUR CORE VALUES OF RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY, COMPASSION, TRANSFORMATION, SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR, AND JUSTICE AND PEACE. ST. FELIX RELIES ON DONATIONS OF FOOD AND MONEY FROM THE COMMUNITY TO REMAIN VIABLE AND OPERATIONAL. MOVEMENT SUPPORT FUNDING WOULD ALLOW ST. FELIX TO PURCHASE FOOD IN BULK, HEAT AND COOL OUR WAREHOUSE AND FRONT SERVICE BUILDING, AND MAINTAIN OUR FOUR REFRIGERATED TRUCKS THAT ALLOW US TO RESCUE FOOD IN THE COMMUNITY. THEIR WORK IS BOTH IN DIRECT SERVICE AND PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. | $36,603 |
PROVINCE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE OF THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR PURPOSE: HEADQUARTERED IN ALBUQUERQUE, FRIARS OF THE PROVINCE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SERVE THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST WITH LOCATIONS IN NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA, COLORADO, AND TEXAS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1985, THE PROVINCE STRIVES TO CONTINUE ST. FRANCIS' MISSION TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL IN OUR CONTEMPORARY WORLD. | $23,868 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORTS MOVEMENT PHILANTHROPY. | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Center For Action And Contemplation Inc has recieved totaling $378,911.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $164,764 |
Outrageous Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,667 |
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: HUMAN NEEDS GRANT | $25,000 |
Freedom Of Spirit Fund Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $17,200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Action And Contemplation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $15,264,590 | $12,835,886 |
Bohemian Operating Foundation Fort Collins, CO | $26,896,792 | $478,884 |
Southern Gas Association Dallas, TX | $5,545,984 | $4,419,938 |
Humanities Texas Austin, TX | $9,920,951 | $4,003,511 |
Common Threads Austin, TX | $2,007,404 | $3,535,258 |
Archaeological Conservancy Albuquerque, NM | $56,717,200 | $10,561,379 |
Dallas Human Resource Management Association Inc Dallas, TX | $3,193,977 | $1,127,847 |
Utah Humanities Council Salt Lake City, UT | $2,088,801 | $1,889,036 |
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $1,955,276 | $1,624,150 |
Arizona Humanities Council Phoenix, AZ | $662,934 | $1,414,820 |
Wm Symposia Inc Tempe, AZ | $3,410,011 | $1,097,058 |
Brilliant Lecture Series Inc Houston, TX | $24,900 | $1,346,410 |