Unfettered Mind is located in Windsor, CA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Unfettered Mind 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, Unfettered Mind generated $137.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $131.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 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
PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS, TECHNIQUES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AS THE RESULT OF THE STUDY OF BUDDHISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATION OF PRINTED, AUDIO AND DIGITAL MATERIALS ON THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF SPIRITUAL PRACTICE IN BUDDHISM. UNFETTERED MIND MAINTAINS A WEBSITE OF SOME 400 PAGES THAT IS FREELY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE, WHICH INCLUDED ARTICLES ON MEDITATION INSTRUCTION, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND PODCASTS OF CLASSES. IN 2023 WE COMMENCED AN UNDERTAKING TO COMPLETELY REVISE ITS DESIGN TO KEEP PACE WITH CHANGING TECHNOLOGY AND ITS COMPLETION DATE IS SCHEDULED FOR 2024. IN ADDITION, IN JANUARY 2023 UNFETTERED MIND PUBLISHED THE MAGIC OF VAJRAYANA . THIS 262-PAGE BOOK IS A COMPREHENSIVE BOOK ON THE PRACTICE OF VAJRAYANA THE TIBETAN TRADITION OF BUDDHISM. IT HAD BEEN A FIVE-YEAR EFFORT TO BRING THE WORK TO PUBLICATION. TO DATE, THE BOOK HAS SOLD OVER 3,000 COPIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PUBLISHED A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER. THESE NEWSLETTERS CONTAINED PRAGMATIC ADVICE ON THE APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO CONTEMPORARY LIFE AND WERE TREASURED BY MANY OF THE APPROXIMATELY 4000 RECIPIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Mcleod Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $34,795 |
Donna Mclaughlin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Schmidt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lynea Diaz-Hagen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Barr From Dec 2023 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $81,062 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $81,062 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,458 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,409 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,578 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $37,769 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $137,276 |
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. | $45,648 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,564 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,662 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,358 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,773 |
Fees for services: Other | $362 |
Advertising and promotion | $986 |
Office expenses | $1,708 |
Information technology | $37,747 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,887 |
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 | $7,701 |
Insurance | $2,430 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $131,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,570 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,444 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $295,261 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $370,210 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,370 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,370 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $364,840 |
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 | $370,210 |