Nonprofit · EIN 92-2934109
SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89512
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,098 | $53,801 | $56,297 | $66,695 | $614 | $66,081 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,720
- Program service revenue
- $19,533
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,174
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,981
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,926
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,339
- Occupancy
- $10,650
- Other expenses
- $8,786
- Program services (functional)
- $40,173
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,695
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $614
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,081
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,924
- Gross receipts
- $118,496
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Cotter | President & Executive Director | 40 | $59,000 |
| Kathy Schmidt | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Grace Moore | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Brendon Lund | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Charmi Casino | Director (As of Sept '24) | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Pehkonen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Walker Sauls | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 926 UNIVERSITY PL, RENO, NV 89512-4519
- In care of
- % CATHERINE C COTTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1350 Feather Way, Reno NV 89509
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Catherine Cotter, 1350 Feather Way, Reno NV 89509
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Catherine Cotter, President & Executive Director
- Phone
- (775) 250-7973
- Website
- www.sierrapsychedelic.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To build community, provide education, and promote risk management around the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine.
Program accomplishments
- Integration Circles: In 2024, Sierra Psychedelic Society hosted an average of 10 integration circles per month, each serving approximately 10 participants. These peer-led support groups offered a structured space for individuals integrating psychedelic experiences and life transitions. Specialized circles included Peer Support for Addiction, Veterans/First Responders, Art Integration, Re-Parenting, Symbols & Meaning, and Standard Integration. The program promoted emotional healing, personal growth, and community connection.Expenses $14,042 · grants $100
- Breathwork: Launched in 2024, Breath of Fire is a trauma-informed, transformational breathwork program facilitated by a first responder. Monthly sessions consistently sell out, serving 30 participants. The program is designed to regulate the nervous system, promote emotional release, and support mental health in a safe group container.Expenses $13,181
- Monthly Meetings: Sierra Psychedelic Society produced a monthly lecture series featuring subject matter experts, including mental health and medical professionals, global health experts, researchers, veterans, and first responders. Topics included psychedelic neuroscience, risk management/harm reduction, ethics, art as healing, and breaking the stigma surrounding psychedelic use. Events were held on the third Friday of each month and averaged 40 participants per event.Expenses $7,303
- Workshops and Trainings: In 2024, Sierra Psychedelic Society hosted quarterly workshops and trainings, including community-based events on psychedelic neuroscience (with UCSF's Dr. Manesh Girn), art based integration, and provider-focused education. These trainings supported both the public and professionals seeking to engage safely and ethically with psychedelic-assisted practices.Expenses $5,647
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-2934109
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,695
- Income (IRS master file)
- $118,496
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $110,098 | $53,801 | $66,695 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Catherine Cotter | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 92-2934109).
Questions about SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY is 92-2934109.
- Is SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY 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 SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Catherine Cotter.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,000 (Catherine Cotter, President & Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SIERRA PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $110,098, expenses of $53,801 and total assets of $66,695 at year end.
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