Cosanti Foundation
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Mayer, AZ
- Founding
- 07/1993
- Data as of
- 11/2021
- EIN
- 86-0208931
Organization Overview
Cosanti Foundation is located in Mayer, AZ. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 11/2023, Cosanti Foundation employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cosanti 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 11/2021, Cosanti Foundation generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 11/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE A REIMAGINED URBANISM THAT BUILDS RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES SUSTAINABLY INTEGRATED WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COSANTI FOUNDATION'S EXPERIMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM EXPANDS FROM A MORE STRUCTURED TEACHING APPROACH TO OFFER CASUAL AND SPONTANEOUS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. VISITORS MAY TOUR EITHER OF COSANTI FOUNDATION'S PHYSICAL SITES TO SEE THE CONCEPTS OF ARCOLOGY REFLECTED IN FACILITIES THAT ARE ACTIVELY USED FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES MORE COMPLETELY IN THE EXPERIENCE OF DWELLING IN A TRANSFORMATIONAL "URBAN" ENVIRONMENT. AT ARCOSANTI, ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S SITES, ABOUT SIXTY INDIVIDUALS RESIDE FULL TIME. A NUMBER OF THE RESIDENTS ALSO WORK FULL-TIME ON THE ARCOSANTI SITE. PERIODICALLY THE ARCOSANTI COMMUNITY HOSTS MUSICAL,ARTS, AND CONFERENCE-TYPE EVENTS TO WHICH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED.
COSANTI FOUNDATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TO HELP INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY, RESPONSIBLE BUILDING PRACTICES,ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OTHER PRINCIPLES CONSISTENT WITH CREATING URBAN HABITAT WHILE PROTECTING NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. WE FOCUS UPON DEMONSTRATING HOW TO BALANCE EXPERIENTIALLY RICH LIFESTYLES WITH EARTH'S CARRYING CAPACITY, ESPECIALLY AS POPULATION DENSITIES INCREASE. EDUCATION METHODS INCLUDE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ONSITE, IN SCHOOLS, AND IN OTHER COMMUNITY VENUES. WORKSHOPS RANGE FROM SINGLE DAY TO MULTI-WEEK PROGRAMS, DRAWING PARTICIPANTS FROM LOCAL K-12 SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD, AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ROOTED IN THE CONCEPT OF ARCOLOGY. WE HAVE BEGUN TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE USE OF 3D VISUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Lukensmeyer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Youngsoo Kim Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ivan Fritz CEO & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey Zucker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Marino Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Monique DE Los Rios-Urban Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,883 |
| Investment income | $3,965 |
| 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 | $1,833,941 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $141,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $823,005 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,432 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,302 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,161 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,737 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,270 |
| Advertising and promotion | $48,631 |
| Office expenses | $27,815 |
| Information technology | $35,248 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $141,336 |
| Travel | $5,669 |
| 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 | $150,514 |
| Insurance | $91,715 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,921,998 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $228,990 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,500 |
| 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 | $59,045 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,466 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,068 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,209,436 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $52,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,295,849 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $32,823 |
| 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 | $151,320 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $80,293 |
| Other liabilities | $100,031 |
| Total liabilities | $562,656 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,654,103 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,090 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,733,193 |