Science and Nonduality
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.
Science and Nonduality at a glance
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.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $130,177 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +550.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $9,109,387
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,727,755
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $434,419
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,185,463
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Science and Nonduality funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Children Alliance Berkeley, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,109,387 | $2,727,755 | $2,185,463 | $130,177 | Total only | $434,419 |
| 2024 | $8,035,413 | $2,831,644 | $2,022,509 | $20,000 | 1 | $333,819 |
| 2023 | $6,740,721 | $1,831,057 | $1,867,687 | $52,507 | 2 | $237,743 |
| 2022 | $6,357,317 | $2,026,406 | $1,463,437 | — | — | $43,922 |
| 2021 | $5,779,504 | $9,674,990 | $4,430,617 | — | — | $14,131 |
| 2020 | $562,648 | $1,055,147 | $870,631 | — | — | $2,012 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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