Civic Intelligence

Santa Cruz Zen Center

EIN 51-0163461 • 501(c)3 • Santa Cruz, CA

Profile

The purpose of Santa Cruz Zen Center is to embody and communicate the teachings of Buddha. Our understanding of the non-duality of wisdom, practice, and realization has been conveyed through the Soto School. The center's focus is on integrating Zen practice and everyday life.

113 School StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060

www.sczc.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

1.1%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,324,152

Up $13,956 (+1.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,618

Down $450 (-8.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,319,534

Up $14,406 (+1.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$126,756

Up $24,390 (+24%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$112,350

Up $4,005 (+3.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$14,406

Up $20,385 (+341%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $857,242Liabilities 2011: $146,231Net Assets 2011: $711,0112011Assets 2012: $1,250,031Liabilities 2012: $138,699Net Assets 2012: $1,111,3322012Assets 2013: $1,139,273Liabilities 2013: $1,068Net Assets 2013: $1,138,2052013Assets 2014: $1,180,415Liabilities 2014: $1,073Net Assets 2014: $1,179,3422014Assets 2015: $1,205,899Liabilities 2015: $3,418Net Assets 2015: $1,202,4812015Assets 2016: $1,202,210Liabilities 2016: $3,418Net Assets 2016: $1,198,7922016Assets 2017: $1,221,679Liabilities 2017: $3,405Net Assets 2017: $1,218,2742017Assets 2018: $1,236,072Liabilities 2018: $3,418Net Assets 2018: $1,232,6542018Assets 2019: $1,276,508Liabilities 2019: $3,418Net Assets 2019: $1,273,0902019Assets 2020: $1,266,628Liabilities 2020: $4,818Net Assets 2020: $1,261,8102020Assets 2021: $1,334,702Liabilities 2021: $8,668Net Assets 2021: $1,326,0342021Assets 2022: $1,316,725Liabilities 2022: $5,618Net Assets 2022: $1,311,1072022Assets 2023: $1,310,196Liabilities 2023: $5,068Net Assets 2023: $1,305,1282023Assets 2024: $1,324,152Liabilities 2024: $4,618Net Assets 2024: $1,319,5342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,324,152
Liabilities$4,618
Net Assets$1,319,534
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $82,868Expenses 2011: $86,875Net Income 2011: -$4,0072011Revenue 2012: $490,517Expenses 2012: $90,196Net Income 2012: $400,3212012Revenue 2013: $114,735Expenses 2013: $87,862Net Income 2013: $26,8732013Revenue 2014: $121,109Expenses 2014: $83,585Net Income 2014: $37,5242014Revenue 2015: $117,472Expenses 2015: $94,331Net Income 2015: $23,1412015Revenue 2016: $92,470Expenses 2016: $96,159Net Income 2016: -$3,6892016Revenue 2017: $115,958Expenses 2017: $96,476Net Income 2017: $19,4822017Revenue 2018: $125,709Expenses 2018: $111,355Net Income 2018: $14,3542018Revenue 2019: $151,241Expenses 2019: $110,805Net Income 2019: $40,4362019Revenue 2020: $86,858Expenses 2020: $98,138Net Income 2020: -$11,2802020Revenue 2021: $176,928Expenses 2021: $112,704Net Income 2021: $64,2242021Revenue 2022: $103,370Expenses 2022: $118,297Net Income 2022: -$14,9272022Revenue 2023: $102,366Expenses 2023: $108,345Net Income 2023: -$5,9792023Revenue 2024: $126,756Expenses 2024: $112,350Net Income 2024: $14,4062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$126,756
Expenses$112,350
Net Income$14,406
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,324,152
Liabilities
$4,618
Net assets
$1,319,534
Revenue
$126,756
Expenses
$112,350
Net income
$14,406
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.13$0.11$0.01
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$0.01$1.31$0.10$0.11$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.32$0.01$1.31$0.10$0.12$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$0.01$1.33$0.18$0.11$0.06
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.27$0.00$1.26$0.09$0.10$0.01
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.28$0.00$1.27$0.15$0.11$0.04
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.23$0.13$0.11$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.12$0.10$0.02
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.20$0.00$1.20$0.09$0.10$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.00$1.20$0.12$0.09$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.12$0.08$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$0.11$0.09$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.25$0.14$1.11$0.49$0.09$0.40
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.15$0.71$0.08$0.09$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$126,756
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of santa cruz zen center is to embody and communicate the teachings of buddha. Our understanding of the non-duality of wisdom, practice, and realization has been conveyed through the soto school. The center's focus is on integrating zen practice and everyday life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,305,128$1,319,534▲ $14,406
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$652,235$657,735▲ $5,500
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$619,595$645,114▲ $25,519
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,073$16,399▼ $674
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$21,293$2,150▼ $19,143
Total Assets$1,310,196$1,324,152▲ $13,956
Other Assets Total-$2,754-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,068$3,618▼ $450
Deferred Revenue$1,000$1,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$5,068$4,618▼ $450
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,305,128$1,319,534▲ $14,406
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,310,196$1,324,152▲ $13,956

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$368,860$495,676$864,536
Land$235,672-$235,672
Other Land Buildings$53,126$12,621$65,747
Equipment$77$6,734$6,811
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sara MclellanPresident
Christine MarezDirector
Gilbert RamirezDirector
Lisa NobleDirector
Rene NetterDirector
Sandra MccannDirector
Shakti BellDirector
Max SwangerSecretary
Jane ArnyTreasurer
Anita Marie ElliottVice-preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$37,023
Program Service Revenue
$45,991
Investment Income
$43,742
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$11,110
Change in Net Assets
$14,406
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$111,350
Total Fundraising Expense$1,765
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion-$29,317-$29,317
All Other Expenses$5,297$1,251$1,765$8,313
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$8,219-$8,219
Insurance-$6,167-$6,167
Other Expenses$32,046$3,650-$3,650
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,000--$1,000
Total Functional Expenses$38,343$72,242$1,765$112,350
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$3,618
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The treasurer reviews and approves the return before it is filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are publicly available on its website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Santa Cruz Zen Center
EIN
51-0163461
Phone
8314570206
Address
113 SCHOOL STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Signing Officer

Name
Jane Arny
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8314570206
Signed
2025-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Mclellan
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Co
Address
23595 CABOT BLVD STE 115, HAYWARD, CA 94545
Preparer
Albert D Skjoldager
Phone
5107820774
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of santa cruz zen center is to embody and communicate the teachings of buddha. Our understanding of the non-duality of wisdom, practice, and realization has been conveyed through the soto school. The center's focus is on integrating zen practice and everyday life.”

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