Esalen Institute
- Assets
- $68.1m
- Revenue
- $22.7m
- Investments
- $7.2m
- Employees
- 188
- Location
- Big Sur, CA
- Founding
- 03/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-6114235
Organization Overview
Esalen Institute is located in Big Sur, CA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (V23) the organization is classified as: Behavioral Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Esalen Institute employed 188 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Esalen Institute 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 12/2023, Esalen Institute generated $22.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE WORK IN THE HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES THAT PROMOTES HUMAN VALUES AND POTENTIALS, SERVING OVER 20,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC SEMINARS - EACH YEAR, ESALEN HOLDS OVER 500 WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM SOMATIC PRACTICES AND MASSAGE TO PHILOSOPHICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS TO NATURE, ECOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY, FROM SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES TO SPIRITUALITY, FROM HEALTH AND HEALING TO ARTS AND CREATIVITY, SERVED OVER 13,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 2023.
CENTER FOR THEORY AND RESEARCH - THE ESALEN CENTER FOR THEORY AND RESEARCH SUPPORTS ESSENTIAL PHILOSOPHIC, ACADEMIC, AND RESEARCH AIMS OF THE ESALEN INSTITUTE. IT EVALUATES FRONTIER INQUIRY, CREATES NETWORKS OF PIONEERING INDIVIDUALS, AND WORKS TO CATALYZE NEW DISCOVERIES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. IT CARRIES FORWARD PROJECTS AT THE GROWING EDGE OF PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY, COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS STUDIES, EDUCATION, SOCIOLOGY, SOMATICS, THE ARTS, ECOLOGY, AND RELATED DISCIPLINES THAT BEAR UPON TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICE AND THE CONTINUED EVOLUTION OF HUMANKIND. SERVED OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS IN 2023.
HEALING ARTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND OTHER - ESALEN IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS) FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS, MFTS, LCSWS, NURSES, TEACHERS, AND BODYWORKERS. ANNUALLY AS MANY AS 200 OF ITS PROGRAMS OFFER CEU'S. SERVED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 2023.
WORK STUDY PROGRAM - A FOUR-WEEK RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, THE WORK STUDY PROGRAM OFFERS AN INTENSE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ESALEN ENVIRONMENTS AND AN IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE OF THE ESALEN APPROACH TO HOLISTIC PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AN INTEGRATED WORK AND STUDY MODEL. SERVED OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Camille Wright Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 40 | $431,949 |
Jacy Carroll Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $164,337 |
Anais Gaban Director Of Operations | 40 | $148,003 | |
Amy Oliver Chief Of Staff | 40 | $124,663 | |
Mary Obrien Director Of Development | 40 | $122,664 | |
Sravana Borkataky-Varma Director | Trustee | 6 | $16,465 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Janet Stone Independent Facilitators | 12/30/23 | $131,340 |
Shauna Shapiro Independent Facilitators | 12/30/23 | $114,930 |
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 | $1,202,793 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,202,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,724,141 |
| Investment income | $360,433 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,915 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $800 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $414,528 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,705,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $123,832 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,437,057 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $664,087 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $664,087 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,583,931 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,183 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,051,110 |
| Payroll taxes | $504,053 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $79,306 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,842 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,858 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,364,019 |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,917 |
| Office expenses | $1,010,142 |
| Information technology | $287,826 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,479,256 |
| Travel | $64,307 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $77,779 |
| Interest | $425,641 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,565,243 |
| Insurance | $1,210,624 |
| All other expenses | $149,516 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,022,446 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,465,521 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $762,563 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,233,297 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,862 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $167,506 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $175,408 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,121,197 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,198,014 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,980,181 |
| Total assets | $68,109,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $629,019 |
| 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 | $7,689,434 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,411,692 |
| Total liabilities | $40,730,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,385,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,993,707 |
| 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 | $68,109,549 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Esalen Institute has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ITP INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
HARVARD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL'S THOSOPHY CONFERENCE HELD IN MAY 2019; "THEOSOPHY AND STUDY OF RELIGION" HELD AT THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF WORLD RELIGIONS, APPROXIMATELY 20+ATTENDEES | $10,000 |