2026-04-17T11:05:33-07:00 2025-12-31 460796445 Shining Star Consulting LLC 2320 Oak St Berkeley CA 94708 990 2025-01-01 850813884 Braided Wisdom Inc BRAI 4159090921 2912 Diamond Street 227 San Francisco CA 94131 Carol Cano CEO 2026-04-17 true Suzanne Pon P03097587 5109996712 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Carol Cano 2912 Diamond Street 227 San Francisco CA 94131 701089 false X https://www.braidedwisdom.org/ X 2020 CA Empowering diverse communities by fostering transformational change through integrating indigenous wisdom teachings and cross-cultural mindfulness practices. 7 4 1 9 0 223406 631163 37497 62099 4168 6812 1000 1015 266071 701089 2601 8650 0 155699 146753 12000 60894 232586 245658 390886 413061 -124815 288028 263777 550400 4468 3063 259309 547337 X Empowering diverse communities by fostering transformational change through integrating indigenous wisdom teachings and cross-cultural mindfulness practices. false false 105956 1260 17812 Original Medicine Programs: Original Medicine Yearlong is a psycho-spiritual cross-cultural mindfulness approach to healing and development. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, and earth-based practices. This program teaches students how to work with the four seasons as tools of self-awareness, to learn the process of tracking one's own changes, and to connect to one's own natural phenomena as a human being. Original Medicine 4-Part Series is a platform for Indigenous elders, teachers, and healers from all four corners of the world to come and share their wisdom. Original Medicine Community Healing Council cultivates the collective practice of listening, witnessing, and holding space for the whole as we heal ourselves by acknowledging what needs to be healed. We work with the seasons, elements, and nature as direct mirrors for the healing process. 68227 4435 21990 Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat, is a 6-night in-person land experience braiding together the teachings of the Buddha and Indigenous wisdom co-creates a foundation of truth, trust, and love. During this intensive retreat we will work with the four directions and seasons as we explore ways of coming into the core of who we are, our own Original Medicine, and enhance our personal growth and purpose with nature as our teacher. Held by the magic of the Redwood Forest, we will learn and experience contemplative practices that include mindfulness meditation, earth walks, and embodied mindfulness movement. 22048 5864 Original Medicine Earth-Based Community Gathering: Land-based gathering at sacred ceremonial Indigenous land in Lake County, CA to learn earth-based practices and cross-cultural ceremony. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, and earth-based practices. Braided Wisdom intentionally structures mindfulness meditation and contemplative practice into every program. As a cross-cultural mindfulness organization, its part of our foundation to create a culture of practice where meditation and contemplative tools are integrated into how we hold space and engage our community members. We share alternative practices and meditation postures to ensure accessibility for those with limited ability or mobility. All levels of meditation experience is welcome. 19654 1035 8935 Original Medicine In-Depth Program: The Original Medicine In-Depth Program is a psycho-spiritual cross-cultural mindfulness approach to healing and personal development. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, and earth-based practices. This deeper level program teaches participants how to work with the four seasons as tools of self-awareness to learn the process of tracking ones own changes, working with the false-self system and to connect to ones own natural phenomena as a human being. This offering provides guidance and a deeper understanding of the teachings. Together, we will explore how to embody these teachings in everyday life with authenticity and gratitude, fostering a profound sense of harmony within yourself and with the world around you. The teachings of the Buddha and Indigenous wisdom build this foundation of truth, trust, and love. 12672 1920 7498 Story Questing: The Story Medicine process is an 8-session, monthly program that is aimed at helping people discover the wisdom and relevance of stories in their lives today in order to activate growth and healing. The program utilizes a range of experiential processes, including embodied mindfulness, expressive arts, writing, and active imagination journeys. Participants are encouraged to engage with the stories in a personal and reflective manner, to gain insights and understanding that can be applied to their current life situations and the world. 32326 2955 16433 228557 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 4 true false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X Janet Roos 4159090921 2912 Diamond Street 227 San Francisco CA 94131 Carol Cano CEO & Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 76277 0 0 Janet Roos Treasurer 20.00 0.00 X X 41288 0 0 Mario Castillo PhD Director 0.50 0.00 X 2170 0 0 Imelda Contreras Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebekah Eppley Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Velasco PhD Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anne Gin JD Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 119735 0 false false false 0 631163 631163 Program Teachings 611430 62099 62099 62099 6812 6812 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Income 1015 1015 1015 701089 62099 7827 X 0 8650 8650 0 0 117564 49440 55719 12405 0 0 0 23114 11886 8074 3154 6075 3717 1359 999 0 1574 1574 6003 6003 0 12000 12000 0 166221 103415 36819 25987 0 12661 8132 3941 588 13133 3953 5623 3557 0 11795 11795 1223 170 1053 0 29937 25292 2752 1893 0 0 0 3111 2107 693 311 0 413061 228557 123610 60894 113400 159646 16613 0 60000 274300 0 0 0 0 4921 10933 0 85456 88908 0 0 0 0 263777 550400 4468 3063 4468 3063 X 259309 547337 259309 547337 263777 550400 288028 X false false false X 196878 339766 332486 223406 631163 1723699 0 0 196878 339766 332486 223406 631163 1723699 741278 982421 5260 4168 6812 16240 0 1113 1000 1016 3129 1743068 394755 0.56360 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 0 0 OM Yearlong Scholarship 3 1260 In-Depth OM Scholarship 3 1035 Story Medicine Questing 6 1920 Retreat Scholarship 6 4435 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Carol Cano and Janet Roos are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 We updated "Action by Written Consent of the Board of Director". Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Braided Wisdom's treasurer worked with a hired 990 tax preparer to draft the organization's form 990. A copy of the completed form 990 is made available to each member of the board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose, in writing, potential conflicts and any related part affiliations. Any potential conflicts in fact or appearance are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with Braided Wisdom's conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Market rate compensation is used based on the location of the position Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon reasonable request.