Universal Spirit Sanctuary

Nonprofit organization Sunderland, MA EIN: 45-3578290

Universal Spirit Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Sunderland, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.

Universal Spirit Sanctuary at a glance

Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.

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Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Universal Spirit Sanctuary is led by Debra Anne Flynn, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Debra Anne Flynn

    President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • John Boyden

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Marisa Pasterczyk

    Clerk

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Universal Spirit Sanctuary

What is Universal Spirit Sanctuary?

Universal Spirit Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Sunderland, MA.

What is Universal Spirit Sanctuary's EIN?

Universal Spirit Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3578290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

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

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  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023

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