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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0529397

VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · LEBANON, NH 03766

Financials

$43K$31K2023$55K$36K2024$35K$53K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$35,046$52,557-$17,511$72,381$0$72,381
December 31, 2024990-EZ$55,298$35,540$19,758$91,892$0$91,892
December 31, 2023990-EZ$43,199$31,057$12,142$72,134$0$72,134
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,452
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,594
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$470
Benefits paid to members
$845
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$22,449
Occupancy
$805
Printing, publications and postage
$179
Other expenses
$27,809
Program services (functional)
$35,114

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$91,892
Total assets, end of year
$72,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$72,381
Cash, savings and investments
$72,381
Gross receipts
$35,046

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael StonerPresident, Valley Insight Board of Trustees10$0
Suzanne McGilvrayTreasurer, Valley Insight Board of Trustees8$0
Joanne BernardTreasurer, Valley Insight Board of Trustees8$0
Michele BurlewSecretary, Valley Insight Board of Trustees3$0
Adam Knowlton-YoungMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Joel LazarMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Michael DannehyMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Ellen HollydayMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael StonerPresident, Valley Insight Board of Trustees10$0
Suzanne McGilvrayTreasurer, Valley Insight Board of Trustees8$0
Michele BurlewSecretary, Valley Insight Board of Trustees3$0
Adam Knowlton-YoungMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Joel LazarMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Carol RougvieMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Michael DannehyMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Ellen HollydayMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael StonerPresident, Valley Insight Board of Trustees10$0
Suzanne McGilvrayTreasurer, Valley Insight Board of Trustees8$0
Michele BurlewSecretary, Valley Insight Board of Trustees3$0
Adam Knowlton-YoungMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Joel LazarMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Carol RougvieMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0
Charlene GatesMember, Valley Insight Board of Trustees2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 634, LEBANON, NH 03766-0634
Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
14 Green St, Lebanon NH 03766
Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
Doreen Schweizer, 14 Green St, Lebanon NH 03766
Signed the 990-EZ
Michael Stoner, President
Phone
(312) 622-6930

Mission

To provide opportunities for the practice, study, and teaching of Theravada Buddhism in the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Meditation instruction and sangha gatherings (in-person and virtual). These included: meditation sessions 3 evenings/week and one weekday morning; early morning gathering each weekday; day-long meditation retreats; periodic guided nature walks; introduction to mediation class; various dharma study opportunities; Vesak Day (international Buddhist holiday); various monthly discussion groups, including Aging and Engaged Buddhism. Society pays for two guiding teachers administrative work. Attendance for each of these events ranged from 6 to 35 people.
    Expenses $16,538
  • Community Outreach: Monthly newsletters out to the community. Web design and hosting, scholarships as needed. Guiding Teacher Support. Donation to local monastery.
    Expenses $15,922
  • Prison Outreach Program: Expenses include books and mileage reimbursement.
    Expenses $2,654

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0529397
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$72,381
Income (IRS master file)
$35,046

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$35,046$52,557$72,381IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$55,298$35,540$91,892XML
990-EZDecember 2023$43,199$31,057$72,134XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: Doreen Schweizer
December 31, 2007≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0529397).

Questions about VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY

What is the EIN of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY is 02-0529397.
Is VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2007 names Doreen Schweizer.
Who are the officers and directors of VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VALLEY INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,046, expenses of $52,557 and total assets of $72,381 at year end.

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