Nonprofit · EIN 93-1258906
SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BEND, OR 97708
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $666,333 | $665,077 | $1,256 | $170,305 | $136,857 | $33,448 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $605,546 | $603,815 | $1,731 | $191,843 | $137,933 | $53,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $179,680
- Program service revenue
- $486,651
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,140
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $975
- Accounting fees
- $180
- Occupancy
- $30,824
- Travel
- $516
- Program services (functional)
- $550,189
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,888
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,843
- Total assets, end of year
- $170,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $136,857
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,448
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,314
- Gross receipts
- $666,333
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard F Groves | Founding Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $67,400 |
| Dean Sharpe MD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Daniel L Martin | Chair of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Patricia Christopher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jenni Carver-Ross | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kevin Dieter | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Andrew Elliott | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel L Martin | Director Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dean Sharpe MD | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Richard F Groves | Founding Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
| Patty McCourt | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Susan Muck | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8720, BEND, OR 97708-8720
- In care of
- % RICHARD GROVES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Richard F Groves, PO Box 8720, Bend, OR 97708
- Signed the 990
- Richard F Groves, Managing Director
- Phone
- (541) 383-4179
Mission
Sacred Art of Living is inspiring a new vision of caring for self and others. Where hospitals and eldercare are transformed through best practices that address inter-related needs of body, mind and spirit. Where the sacred art of living and dying becomes an essential influence in our schools, workplaces and larger communities. Where faith communities of all traditions offer practical emotional support for the sick, aging, bereaved and at the end of life. Sacred Art of Living provides education and spiritual support to hospices, pastoral, professional and lay caregivers.
Program accomplishments
- SALC organized a Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland. There were 40 participants, 1 retreat leader and 1 staff member on a 10-day journey of learning. Daily pilgrimage programs with our retreat leader and historian visiting several historical sites. The Pilgrimage is hands on experience of the historical and cultural teachings of our programs. The Pilgrimage began in Glasgow touring through the Scottish Highlands to the village of Oban and continuing on to the Isle of Iona.Expenses $85,380 · revenue $109,850
- SALC organized a Pilgrimage to Native SW (New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah). There were 18 participants 1 retreat leader and 1 staff member on a 10-day journey of learning. Daily pilgrimage programs with our retreat leader and historian visiting several historical sites. The Pilgrimage is a hands-on experience of the historical and cultural teachings of our programs. Guided tours in Mesa Verde National Park Monument Valley Navajo Trial Park, Chaco Canyon World Heritage Site, the prehistoric Acoma & Taos Pueblos and the Healing Sanctuary de Chimayo. Pilgrimage will also include visits to artisan communities of Santa Fe and Old Town Albuquerque.Expenses $49,883 · revenue $79,920
- Anamcara in 2024 is the second year of a two-year program. There were 38 apprentices that continued their journey of discovery focusing on personal spiritual growth and development, deepening the insights learned through the Sacred Art of Living and Dying programs, which are a prerequisite for participation in the Anamcara Apprenticeship. Study groups called Ceili De, met monthly for three hours to engage in discussion or required readings and videos which involve approximately one hour of preparation each week. Apprentices work with seasoned mentors with who they meet monthly to discuss how they are integrating their learning into their personal lives and professional engagements. Graduates of prior Anamcara programs have the opportunity to take program tracks as continued education.Expenses $27,790 · revenue $63,820
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1258906
- 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)
- $170,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $666,333
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- March 14, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $666,333 | $665,077 | $170,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $605,546 | $603,815 | $191,843 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $550,634 | $536,272 | $155,101 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 93-1258906).
Questions about SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC is 93-1258906.
- Is SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2021.
- Are donations to SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC 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 SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC 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 SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC 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 SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Richard F Groves.
- Who are the officers and directors of SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,400 (Richard F Groves, Founding Director).
- How much revenue does SACRED ART OF LIVING EDUCATION AND RETREAT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $666,333, expenses of $665,077 and total assets of $170,305 at year end.
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