Nonprofit · EIN 77-0572410
CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION
Also known as MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GUERNEVILLE, CA 95446
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $259,761 | $181,843 | $77,918 | $187,871 | $144,552 | $43,319 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $296,761 | $350,970 | -$54,209 | $113,804 | $148,403 | -$34,599 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,642
- Program service revenue
- $88,220
- Investment income
- $6,755
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,276
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $42,868
- Other revenue
- $58,144
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,380
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,690
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,134
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,000
- Travel
- $16,764
- Depreciation
- $699
- Program services (functional)
- $144,294
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,549
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $113,804
- Total assets, end of year
- $187,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $144,552
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,319
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,039
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,136
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,183
- Gross receipts
- $337,429
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE HUNTER | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $21,655 |
| FRANCOISE BROUX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $18,350 |
| MARLO NARRO | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $10,500 |
| JEANENE PREVATT | ELDER VISION Officer | 2 | $3,125 |
| WENDY CUMMINS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,100 |
| RYAN BRANDENBURG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $650 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE HUNTER | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $28,481 |
| SUSAN COLEMAN | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $18,309 |
| WENDY CUMMINS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $5,550 |
| JEANENE PREVATT | ELDER VISION Officer | 2 | $4,975 |
| MARLO NARRO | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $2,600 |
| RYAN BRANDENBURG | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13550 CHURCH ST, GUERNEVILLE, CA 95446-8822
- In care of
- % DARLENE HUNTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DARLENE HUNTER, PO BOX 2904, GUERNEVILLE, CA 95446
- Signed the 990
- DARLENE HUNTER, Director
- Phone
- (707) 604-7362
- Return prepared by
- WHEELER & EGGER CPAS LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0572410 or by the name CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $75,965 · revenue $62,354
- 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.Expenses $56,576 · revenue $18,538
- FUNDRAISING OUTREACHExpenses $7,957 · revenue $13,598
- 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.Expenses $3,296 · revenue $10,543
- Kayumari Sanctuary Program:Kayumari in the Redwoods Sanctuary Program, in collaboration with Wildwood Foundation located in Guerneville California, provides the land base and retreat facilities for the Center for Sacred Studies programs of study. Sanctuary activities also include providing prayer services, ceremonies and a variety of gatherings for worship according to various spiritual traditions.Expenses $500 · revenue $2,540
- MINISTRY TRAINING: The Ministry Training prepares one to assist others through the "directed study" as listed below. Those going through the CSS Ministry Training may be ordained and able to conduct ceremonies, study groups, and assist individuals through their unique spiritual process.
- 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.
- THE MOTHER EARTH DELEGATION FOR UNITED ORIGINAL NATIONS: FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS OF MOTHER EARTH LED BY THE WISDOM OF ORIGINAL PEOPLES, HOLDS MONTHLY ONLINE PRAYER GATHERINGS BRINGING THE SACRED SONGS, TEACHINGS AND MESSAGES FROM MOTHER EARTH ABOUT HOW TO WALK THROUGH THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. THESE ONLINE GATHERINGS HAVE BROUGHT THE DELEGATION TO THE WORLD STAGE AND A GLOBAL COMMUNITY IS FORMING AROUND THIS PRAYER.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0572410
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $187,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $337,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $259,761 | $181,843 | $187,871 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $296,761 | $350,970 | $113,804 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $521,926 | $804,614 | $167,847 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 77-0572410).
Questions about CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION is 77-0572410.
- Is CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DARLENE HUNTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,655 (DARLENE HUNTER, Treasurer).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $259,761, expenses of $181,843 and total assets of $187,871 at year end.
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