THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES (CSS) IS DEDICATED TO SUSTAINING WAYS OF LIFE BASED ON COLLABORATION AND RECIPROCITY WITH THE EARTH AND ALL HER BEINGS. CSS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING PRAYER SERVICES, CEREMONIES, AND A VARIETY OF GATHERINGS FOR WORSHIP ACCORDING TO VARIOUS TRADITIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE OFFERINGS IS TO INVITE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP DEVOTION AND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DIVINE. CSS PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECTED STUDY AND MINISTERIAL TRAINING. THE DIRECTED STUDY EXPLORES METHODOLOGIES, PRACTICES, THEORIES, TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, SCRIPTURES, PHILOSOPHIES AND INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES. THE GOAL IS TO ENLIGHTEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S PRACTICE OF WORSHIP AND DAILY LIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING ONE'S LIFE AS A WALKING PRAYER. THE MINISTRY TRAINING PREPARES ONE TO ASSIST OTHERS THROUGH THE "DIRECTED STUDY" AS LISTED ABOVE. THOSE GOING THROUGH THE CSS MINISTRY TRAINING MAY BE ORDAINED AND ABLE TO CONDUCT CEREMONIES, STUDY GROUPS, AND ASS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$188K
+65.1% YoY
Revenue
$260K
-12.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$7K
Expenses
$182K
-48.2% YoY
About Center for Sacred Studies
Based on IRS filings
Center for Sacred Studies is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in GUERNEVILLE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188K in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $187,871 | $113,804 | $167,847 |
| Revenue | $259,761 | $296,761 | $521,926 |
| Expenses | $181,843 | $350,970 | $804,614 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,755 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE HUNTER | Treasurer | 20 | $21,655 |
| FRANCOISE BROUX | MEMBER | 2 | $18,350 |
| MARLO NARRO | Secretary | 3 | $10,500 |
| JEANENE PREVATT | ELDER VISION | 2 | $3,125 |
| WENDY CUMMINS | President | 2 | $1,100 |
| RYAN BRANDENBURG | Director | 2 | $650 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Sacred Studies?
Center for Sacred Studies is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in GUERNEVILLE, CA. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Sacred Studies?
As of 2024, Center for Sacred Studies holds $188K in total assets with $260K in annual revenue.
Where does Center for Sacred Studies operate?
Center for Sacred Studies has awarded grants in Alabama, South Dakota.
What is Center for Sacred Studies's EIN?
Center for Sacred Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0572410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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