2024-11-14T10:27:34-08:00 2023-12-31 900673920 WHEELER & EGGER CPAS LLP 945 MORNING STAR DR SONORA CA 95370 990 2023-01-01 770572410 CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES CENT 7076047362 PO BOX 2904 GUERNEVILLE CA 95446 DARLENE HUNTER Director 2024-11-14 true true E SAMUEL WHEELER CPA P00704710 2095361218 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DARLENE HUNTER PO BOX 2904 GUERNEVILLE CA 95446 385246 false X WWW.CENTERFORSACREDSTUDIES.ORG X 2001 CA 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 6 6 7 10 0 364324 102633 99343 137081 0 58259 57047 521926 296761 0 0 197495 112437 0 0 607119 238533 804614 350970 -282688 -54209 167847 113804 148237 148403 19610 -34599 X 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. 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CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES OFFERS SERVICES IN ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, MENTORING, AND LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. 93416 97338 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: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 individuals practice of worship and daily living for the purpose of living one's life as a walking prayer. 6596 7678 FUNDRAISING OUTREACH 7412 21346 240481 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false X WHEELER EGGER CPAS LLP 2095361218 945 MORNING STAR DRIVE SONORA CA 95370 DARLENE HUNTER Treasurer 20.00 0.00 X 28481 0 0 SUSAN COLEMAN Director 3.00 0.00 X 18309 0 0 WENDY CUMMINS President 2.00 0.00 X X 5550 0 0 JEANENE PREVATT ELDER VISION 2.00 0.00 X 4975 0 0 MARLO NARRO Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 2600 0 0 RYAN BRANDENBURG Director 5.00 0.00 X 2000 0 0 61915 0 false false false 0 102633 102633 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 1934 1934 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRM 26930 26930 GLOBAL UNIVERSITY INCOME 95479 95479 MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 12738 12738 PROGRAM SERVICE TUITION 137081 0 0 0 0 0 17635 17635 0 127897 88485 39412 39412 0 296761 137081 39412 X 0 0 0 0 61915 61915 0 43076 3273 39803 0 0 7446 3592 3854 0 2000 2000 100 240 -140 0 0 0 86514 44732 41782 73 73 0 0 0 12500 12500 25914 25116 798 0 0 3942 3942 0 699 699 2287 2287 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS 37982 37574 408 PROGRAM TRAVEL 10392 10392 HONORARIUMS 9900 9900 SUPPLIES 7150 6760 390 39080 24414 14666 350970 240481 110489 0 163079 110155 0 0 135 0 0 0 0 1196 911 0 11868 9130 3437 2738 0 0 0 0 0 167847 113804 148237 148403 148237 148403 X -73248 19610 38649 19610 -34599 167847 113804 -54209 X false false false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11868 9130 2738 2738 EIDL LOAN 144034 PAYROLL TAX LIABILITY 1962 SALES TAX PAYABLE 2407 148403 X X X X false FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS 17635 17635 17635 17635 17635 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR OWN TAX-EXEMPT MISSION AND GOALS. CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES OFFERS SERVICES IN ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, MENTORING, AND LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES CENTER AND EARTH & SPIRIT STORE:CSS has a physical location in Guerneville, California where we Create sacred space with different cultural traditions in prayer and the sharing of knowledge; are Unified by Cultural traditions; Serve Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit; Offer workshops, classes, and ancient healing modalities; Sell crystals, books, jewelry, music and artisan items to create sacred space; and in the Spirit of Collaboration and Reciprocity, build bridges of understanding with other healing centers and communities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: FOUNTAIN PROJECT:The Fountain For the Natural Order For Our Existence. The Fountain is focused on restoring an economy of reciprocity that is guided by nature and the sacred. There are 8 seats on the Fountain: Social Investors & Social Entrepreneurship; New Economic Paradigms Current In Use; Economic Models That Flow Sacred Economy; Impact Investing; Creative Financing; Collaboration through Earth Initiatives; First Nation Economic Model; Cross Cultural Communications and Sensitivity. Through Earth Initiative movements such as: the Black Hills are Not for Sale; Great Sioux Nation Elders Meetings and the Black Hills Unity Concert, sacred sites will be returned to their native guardians, the first step in reweaving the sacred fabric of our planet. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: ALLIANCE PROGRAM:CSSS ALLIANCE program includes collaboration with other organizations and programs that protects the Earth and all Her beings, for peace and unity for all. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that protect our diverse cultures, lands, medicines and language. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: FUNDRAISING OUTREACH Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBERS AFTER THE STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE BOARD MUST APPROVE FILING OF THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD REVIEWED RESEARCH ON COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTANT AND FOR ALL OF THE MANAGING IRECTOR CONSULTANT POSITIONS AND DETERMINED AN AMOUNT THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW MARKET COMPENSATION AT THIS TIME. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies and finacial statements are made available to public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e AUDIO & VIDEO TECH: Column (A) - Total = $755; Column (B) - Program Services = $755; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BAD DEBT: Column (A) - Total = $135; Column (B) - Program Services = $135; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $2442; Column (B) - Program Services = $162; Column (C) - Management & General = $2280; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DONATED MATERIALS: Column (A) - Total = $100; Column (B) - Program Services = $100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e EMAIL LIST SERVICE: Column (A) - Total = $3043; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3043; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e GENERAL AND ADMIN EXP: Column (A) - Total = $30; Column (B) - Program Services = $30; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e GRANTS EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1000; Column (B) - Program Services = $1000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT: Column (A) - Total = $906; Column (B) - Program Services = $906; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MERCHANT FEES: Column (A) - Total = $521; Column (B) - Program Services = $7; Column (C) - Management & General = $514; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $305; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $305; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MTP CHAT: Column (A) - Total = $500; Column (B) - Program Services = $500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MTP ELDER WISDOM: Column (A) - Total = $1800; Column (B) - Program Services = $1800; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MTP INSTRUCTORS: Column (A) - Total = $2500; Column (B) - Program Services = $2500; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MTP MENTORS: Column (A) - Total = $5650; Column (B) - Program Services = $5650; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $5346; Column (B) - Program Services = $2055; Column (C) - Management & General = $3291; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $121; Column (B) - Program Services = $121; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PAY PAL FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1202; Column (B) - Program Services = $15; Column (C) - Management & General = $1187; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PAYROLL SERVICE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PAYROLL SERVICE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1823; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1823; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $38; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $38; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $150; Column (B) - Program Services = $150; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROGRAM EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $4348; Column (B) - Program Services = $4348; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PROGRAM MATERIALS: Column (A) - Total = $3734; Column (B) - Program Services = $3680; Column (C) - Management & General = $54; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REALLOCATION OF EXPENSES : Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $500; Column (C) - Management & General = $-500; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e STORAGE: Column (A) - Total = $656; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $656; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TAXES AND LICENSE: Column (A) - Total = $20; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $20; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $1044; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1044; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e WEBSITE EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $911; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $911; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0