Science and Nonduality

Public charity · Grantmaker Sebastopol, CA EIN: 46-3354584

At SAND we explore who we are beyond ultimate truths binary thinking and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.

Key facts about Science and Nonduality

In short: Science and Nonduality reported $130K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
46-3354584
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$130,177 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$9,109,387

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$9.1M

+13.4% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$130K

+550.9% YoY

Revenue

$2.7M

-3.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$434K

+30.1% YoY

About Science and Nonduality

Based on IRS filings

Science and Nonduality is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sebastopol, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $130K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $434K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

BerkeleyCovinaLos Angeles

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024 Total only2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it reported $130K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$9,109,387$8,035,413$6,740,721
Revenue$2,727,755$2,831,644$1,831,057
Expenses$2,185,463$2,022,509$1,867,687
Net Investment Income$434,419$333,819$237,743

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Science and Nonduality is led by Gail Brenner, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Gail Brenner

    President

    Treasurer → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    $17K (2022) → $0 (2025)

  • Bayo Akomolafe

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    $1K (2021) → $0 (2025)

  • Maurizio Benazzo

    Co-Executive Officer

    Co-Exec. Director → Co-Executive Director, 2023

    Co-Executive Director → Co-Executive Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $175K (2021) → $139K (2025)

  • Jeanric Meller

    Chief Financial Officer

    Controller → Chief Financial Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    19.5 hrs/week

    $58K (2023) → $74K (2025)

  • Ralitza Zaya Benazzo

    Co-Executive Officer

    Co-Executive Director → Co-Executive Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2023) → $139K (2025)

  • Chris Field

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cameron McColl

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Peter Russell (2020–2022) — President
  • Former: Zaya Benazzo (2021) — Co-Exec. Director
  • Former: Julie Hasson (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Maurizio Benazzo — Co-Executive Officer: $139KMaurizio BenazzoCo-Executive Officer$139KRalitza Zaya Benazzo — Co-Executive Officer: $139KRalitza Zaya BenazzoCo-Executive Officer$139KJeanric Meller — Chief Financial Officer: $74KJeanric MellerChief Financial Officer$74K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $139K, to Maurizio Benazzo (Co-Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Science and Nonduality

How much does Science and Nonduality give each year?

Science and Nonduality reported $130K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.

How large is Science and Nonduality?

Science and Nonduality reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.

What is Science and Nonduality?

Science and Nonduality is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sebastopol, CA. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Science and Nonduality operate?

Science and Nonduality has awarded grants in California.

What is Science and Nonduality's EIN?

Science and Nonduality's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3354584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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