Deep Medicine Circle is located in Oakland, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (E19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Deep Medicine Circle employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deep Medicine Circle 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, Deep Medicine Circle generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DEEP MEDICINE CIRCLE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HEALING THE WOUNDS OF COLONIALISM THROUGH FOOD, MEDICINE, STORY AND LEARNING. STARTING FROM A PLACE OF CORRECTING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, WE CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF CARE TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND HEALING OF PEOPLE, AND COMMUNITIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS WHICH ARE CRITICAL FOR OUR SURVIVAL AND THRIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON FOOD PRODUCTION, MOVING 1.25 ACRES OF FALLOW FIELDS INTO AGROECOLOGICAL PRODUCTION ON OUR RURAL FARM AND STARTED GROWING ON THE 0.75 ACRE ROOFTOP FARM. TOGETHER, THESE FARMS GENERATED OVER 36,000 LBS OF FOOD WHICH WAS GIVEN AWAY TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WE ASSEMBLED A DATA SCIENCE TEAM TO START CAPTURING OUR DATA ON FOOD PRODUCTION, LABOR HOURS, SOIL QUALITY, WATER QUALITY, BIODIVERSITY AND IMPACT OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY ON FARMERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO STARTED OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM WITH A 10 WEEK FELLOWSHIP, OFFERING URBAN YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT AGROECOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ALSO INVOLVED BRINGING PEDIATRICS MEDICAL RESIDENTS TO THE FARM TO LEARN ABOUT FOOD AS MEDICINE AND FARMING TECHNIQUES THAT INCREASE THE NUTRITIOUS QUALITY OF FOOD. WE REPAIRED THE 6000 SQUARE FOOT FLOORING OF OUR BARN IN ORDER TO SAFELY HOST ACTIVITIES AND FARM EQUIPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN EXTENSIVE EARTHWORKS WITH MORE SWALES TO SLOW AND SINK WATER, WHICH GREATLY IMPACTED OUR FARM'S SUCCESS DURING HEAVY RAINS--WE EXPERIENCED NO FLOODING. WE CONVENED 60 AREA ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS AND TEACHERS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF OUR FOOD GROWING AND TO START THE STORYTELLING WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION. WE CONVENED ADVISORS AND DECIDED TO DEVELOP A NEW PROGRAM TO BRIDGE INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS RELATIONSHIPS. FINALLY, WE IMPLEMENTED OUR HEAL THE HEALERS PROGRAM, BRINGING FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO THE FARM TO ADDRESS PANDEMIC TRAUMA AND BURNOUT THROUGH GENTLE GARDENING ACTIVITIES AND STORYTELLING CIRCLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rupa Marya President | Trustee | 40 | $69,167 |
Walter Riley Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Raj Patel Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Valerie Segrest Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,609,031 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,634,031 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $46,380 |
Investment income | $751 |
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 | $1,681,162 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $69,167 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,167 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $522,979 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,990 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $49,417 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,799 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $110,236 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,635 |
Office expenses | $21,111 |
Information technology | $4,362 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,812 |
Travel | $34,875 |
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 | $85,156 |
Insurance | $93,351 |
All other expenses | $158,076 |
Total functional expenses | $1,403,162 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $532,287 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,083 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $282 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $514,537 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $51,284 |
Total assets | $1,104,473 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,084 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $4 |
Total liabilities | $34,088 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,070,385 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,104,473 |