Civic Intelligence

Meditation Groups Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 06-6054153

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 15, 2019

Organization Profilewww.meditationmount.org
PO Box 566Ojai, CA 93024

(805) 646-5508

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

7th percentile

-57%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Down

$337,233

Down $55,009 (-14%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$272,036

Down $118,756 (-30%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$65,197

Up $63,747 (+4396%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$204,089

Down $36,054 (-15%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$320,830

Up $65,137 (+25%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$116,741

Down $101,191 (-651%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $435,298Liabilities 2016: $28,956Net Assets 2016: $406,3422016Assets 2017: $392,242Liabilities 2017: $1,450Net Assets 2017: $390,7922017Assets 2018: $337,233Liabilities 2018: $65,197Net Assets 2018: $272,0362018Assets 2019: $669,091Liabilities 2019: $532,618Net Assets 2019: $136,4732019Assets 2020: $446,747Liabilities 2020: $10,654Net Assets 2020: $436,0932020Assets 2021: $1,113,096Liabilities 2021: $8,567Net Assets 2021: $1,104,5292021Assets 2022: $770,644Liabilities 2022: $3,702Net Assets 2022: $766,9422022Assets 2023: $619,410Liabilities 2023: $4,743Net Assets 2023: $614,6672023Assets 2024: $1,006,030Liabilities 2024: $12,095Net Assets 2024: $993,9352024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$337,233
Liabilities$65,197
Net Assets$272,036
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $212,370Expenses 2016: $220,942Net Income 2016: -$8,5722016Revenue 2017: $240,143Expenses 2017: $255,693Net Income 2017: -$15,5502017Revenue 2018: $204,089Expenses 2018: $320,830Net Income 2018: -$116,7412018Revenue 2019: $56,070Expenses 2019: $194,132Net Income 2019: -$138,0622019Revenue 2020: $729,578Expenses 2020: $429,015Net Income 2020: $300,5632020Revenue 2021: $1,027,345Expenses 2021: $358,911Net Income 2021: $668,4342021Revenue 2022: $338,189Expenses 2022: $638,724Net Income 2022: -$300,5352022Revenue 2023: $452,461Expenses 2023: $668,337Net Income 2023: -$215,8762023Revenue 2024: $960,632Expenses 2024: $588,102Net Income 2024: $372,5302024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$204,089
Expenses$320,830
Net Income-$116,741
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 15, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$276,026
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

THE MISSION OF MEDITATION MOUNT is to promote the building of an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of creative meditation, inspirational educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the following universal spiritual principles:RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONSThe inclusive practice of loving understanding that treats all beings with respect and dignity.GOODWILLA powerfuland abundant energy that nourishes the greatest good for life.GROUP ENDEAVORThe group-conscious, collaborative energy that moves us to think and act purposefully together on behalf of the whole.UNANIMITYThe recognition of the fact of one humanity and the importance of each individual as a unique expression of the One Life.SPIRITUAL APPROACHThe inevitable movement of life to an ever-expanding state of wholeness and joy, through a living relationship with the Divine Presence.ESSENTIAL DIVINITYThe acknowledgment and honoring of the Divine Presence in every person and in a

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$203,113$169,094▼ $34,019
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$92,478$94,425▲ $1,947
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$44,719$21,370▼ $23,349
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,134$0▼ $9,134
Intangible Assets$1,262$1,169▼ $93
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$392,242$337,233▼ $55,009
Other Assets Total$41,536$51,175▲ $9,639
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,227$65,197▲ $63,970
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$223--
Total Liabilities$1,450$65,197▲ $63,747
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$388,667$269,911▼ $118,756
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,125$2,125→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$390,792$272,036▼ $118,756
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$392,242$337,233▼ $55,009

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$670,480$670,480
Leasehold Improvements$62,186$142,706$204,892
Other Land Buildings$2,467$131,197$133,664
Land$104,331-$104,331
Equipment$110$5,943$6,053
Other Assets Org$50,254--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LindfieldPresident
Rosa Maria RomeroVice President
Elisabetta RaspiniDirector
Halina Bak-HughesDirector
Sheldon HughesDirector
Brian ZieglerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$222,912
Program Service Revenue
$190
Investment Income
$1,476
Other Revenue
$-20,489
All Other Contributions
$222,912
Change in Net Assets
$-116,741
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$189,108
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$127,647
Total Fundraising Expense$6,972
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,075
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$82,760$35,496-$118,256
Insurance-$36,728-$36,728
Fees for Services Other$374$28,598-$28,972
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,840-$22,840
Fees for Services Legal-$21,129-$21,129
Advertising-$13,964$1,800$15,764
Depreciation Depletion-$9,878-$9,878
Payroll Taxes$7,733$1,658-$9,391
Occupancy-$5,591-$5,591
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$4,075$4,075
Office Expenses-$3,700-$3,700
All Other Expenses$104$2,256$97$2,457
Travel-$1,905-$1,905
Other Expenses$2,658$3,246$1,000$1,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$864-$864
Interest-$76-$76
Total Functional Expenses$102,758$211,100$6,972$320,830
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,075
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Thomas Fire Ins Claim$43,826
Accrued Payroll$13,829
Payroll Taxes$5,982
Credit Cards$1,560
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is reviewed by the entire board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Meditation Groups Inc
EIN
06-6054153
Phone
8056465508
Address
PO Box 566, Ojai, CA 93024

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Ziegler
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2019-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Evans Tax and Business Services
Address
1068 E MAIN ST 130, VENTURA, CA 93001-3091
Preparer
Linda A Wall EA
Phone
8053408822
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Client Note 1

“Client Note 1 - On December 5, 2017, Meditation Groups, Inc. aka Meditation Mount was significantly impacted by the Thomas Fire. Damage from the fire created safety concerns, which were actively addressed up to and through June 30, 2018. As a result of the safety concerns, Meditation Mount has been closed to the public resulting in lost revenue for the period 12/05/2017 to 6/30/2018.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0SACRED CEREMONIES include non-demoninational weddings, memorials and solstice ceremonies. Most of these are conducted by a Minister, Rabbi or Native American elder and are carefully screened to assure they are supported by our mission. Meditation Mount maintains a peaceful sanctuary atmosphere to suppport sacred ceremonies.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVESWe present a robust and relevant educational program that reflects the core work of the Mount. Courses, workshops and dialogues are in the areas of meditation training, spiritual leadership, soul centered living and the new economy.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Client Note 1 - On December 5, 2017, Meditation Groups, Inc. aka Meditation Mount was significantly impacted by the Thomas Fire. Damage from the fire created safety concerns, which were actively addressed up to and through June 30, 2018. As a result of the safety concerns, Meditation Mount has been closed to the public resulting in lost revenue for the period 12/05/2017 to 6/30/2018.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is reviewed by the entire board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Upon request.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$337,233
Liabilities
$65,197
Net assets
$272,036
Revenue
$204,089
Expenses
$320,830
Net income
-$116,741
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.01$0.99$0.96$0.59$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.61$0.45$0.67$0.22
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.34$0.64$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.01$1.10$1.03$0.36$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.44$0.73$0.43$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.53$0.14$0.06$0.19$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.07$0.27$0.20$0.32$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.24$0.26$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.03$0.41$0.21$0.22$0.01