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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4264256

UNFETTERED MIND

Tax-exempt · WINDSOR, CA 95492

Financials

$137K$131K2023$87K$123K2024$68K$86K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNFETTERED MIND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$68,499$85,747-$17,248$377,422$4,965$372,457
December 31, 2024990$87,014$123,119-$36,105$356,003$4,621$351,382
December 31, 2023990$137,276$131,360$5,916$370,210$5,370$364,840
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$40,273
of which government grants
$40,273
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,745
Royalties
$1,539
Net income from sales of inventory
$23,942
Other revenue
$25,481

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,671
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$44,320
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,933
Travel
$3,136
Depreciation
$819
Program services (functional)
$64,244
Management and general (functional)
$21,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$356,003
Total assets, end of year
$377,422
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,965
Net assets, end of year
$372,457
Land, buildings and equipment
$836
Publicly traded securities
$320,423
Net assets without donor restrictions
$372,457
Gross receipts
$69,530
Employees
1
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1990
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KENNETH MCLEODEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$35,630$6,458
DONNA MCLAUGHLINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT SCHMIDTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LYNEA DIAZ-HAGEN TO 052025DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
NICK BARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KENNETH MCLEODEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$34,607$6,554
DONNA MCLAUGHLINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT SCHMIDTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LYNEA DIAZ-HAGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
NICK BARRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KENNETH MCLEODEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$34,795$10,854
DONNA MCLAUGHLINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT SCHMIDTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
LYNEA DIAZ-HAGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICK BARR FROM DEC 2023SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8539 ZINFANDEL DR, WINDSOR, CA 95492-6666
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DONNA MCLAUGHLIN, 8539 ZINFANDEL DR, WINDSOR, CA 95492
Signed the 990
DONNA MCLAUGHLIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(707) 225-6811
Return prepared by
FOUMBERG JUNEJA ROCHER & CO PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4264256 or by the name UNFETTERED MIND.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS, TECHNIQUES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AS THE RESULT OF THE STUDY OF BUDDHISM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED PRINT, AUDIO, AND DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF BUDDHISM. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED AND RELAUNCHED ITS WEBSITE, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 600 PAGES OF FREELY ACCESSIBLE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION, ARTICLES, AUDIO RECORDINGS, PODCASTS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PUBLISHED A NEW TRANSLATION OF THE DIAMOND SUTRA AND DISTRIBUTED A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 SUBSCRIBERS FEATURING GUIDANCE ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND THE APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO CONTEMPORARY LIFE.
    Expenses $64,244 · revenue $23,942

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for UNFETTERED MIND

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
95-4264256
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$377,422
Income (IRS master file)
$69,530

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$68,499$85,747$377,422XML
990December 2024$87,014$123,119$356,003XML
990December 2023$137,276$131,360$370,210XML
990December 2022$35,960$124,288$344,817IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 95-4264256).

Questions about UNFETTERED MIND

What is the EIN of UNFETTERED MIND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNFETTERED MIND is 95-4264256.
Is UNFETTERED MIND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to UNFETTERED MIND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNFETTERED MIND 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 UNFETTERED MIND 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 UNFETTERED MIND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNFETTERED MIND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DONNA MCLAUGHLIN.
Who are the officers and directors of UNFETTERED MIND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,630 (KENNETH MCLEOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does UNFETTERED MIND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,499, expenses of $85,747 and total assets of $377,422 at year end.

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