Civic Intelligence

Center for Sacred Studies Morningstar Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 77-0572410

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 13, 2015

Organization Profilesacredstudies.org
PO Box 2904Guernerville, CA 95446

(707) 237-2669

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.5%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-70%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$37,169

Down $86,806 (-70%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$27,580

Down $44,837 (-62%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$9,589

Down $41,969 (-81%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Up

$819,872

Up $154,502 (+23%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$864,709

Down $29,683 (-3.3%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$44,837

Up $184,185 (+80%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $166,759Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $166,7592010Assets 2011: $78,837Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $78,8372011Assets 2012: $304,491Liabilities 2012: $3,052Net Assets 2012: $301,4392012Assets 2013: $123,975Liabilities 2013: $51,558Net Assets 2013: $72,4172013Assets 2014: $37,169Liabilities 2014: $9,589Net Assets 2014: $27,5802014Assets 2015: $119,903Liabilities 2015: $477Net Assets 2015: $119,4262015Assets 2016: $124,600Liabilities 2016: $424Net Assets 2016: $124,1762016Assets 2017: $163,456Liabilities 2017: $821Net Assets 2017: $162,6352017Assets 2018: $92,797Liabilities 2018: $768Net Assets 2018: $92,0292018Assets 2019: $387,850Liabilities 2019: $449Net Assets 2019: $387,4012019Assets 2020: $315,097Liabilities 2020: $153,121Net Assets 2020: $161,9762020Assets 2021: $455,084Liabilities 2021: $152,786Net Assets 2021: $302,2982021Assets 2022: $167,847Liabilities 2022: $148,237Net Assets 2022: $19,6102022Assets 2023: $113,804Liabilities 2023: $148,403Net Assets 2023: -$34,5992023Assets 2024: $187,871Liabilities 2024: $144,552Net Assets 2024: $43,3192024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$37,169
Liabilities$9,589
Net Assets$27,580
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $815,949Expenses 2010: $839,299Net Income 2010: -$23,3502010Expenses 2011: $1,098,2082011Expenses 2012: $1,257,0232012Revenue 2013: $665,370Expenses 2013: $894,392Net Income 2013: -$229,0222013Revenue 2014: $819,872Expenses 2014: $864,709Net Income 2014: -$44,8372014Revenue 2015: $500,037Expenses 2015: $408,191Net Income 2015: $91,8462015Revenue 2016: $330,976Expenses 2016: $326,226Net Income 2016: $4,7502016Revenue 2017: $439,691Expenses 2017: $402,053Net Income 2017: $37,6382017Revenue 2018: $435,753Expenses 2018: $506,358Net Income 2018: -$70,6052018Revenue 2019: $890,188Expenses 2019: $594,816Net Income 2019: $295,3722019Revenue 2020: $333,212Expenses 2020: $558,637Net Income 2020: -$225,4252020Revenue 2021: $816,813Expenses 2021: $676,491Net Income 2021: $140,3222021Revenue 2022: $521,926Expenses 2022: $804,614Net Income 2022: -$282,6882022Revenue 2023: $296,761Expenses 2023: $350,970Net Income 2023: -$54,2092023Revenue 2024: $259,761Expenses 2024: $181,843Net Income 2024: $77,9182024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$819,872
Expenses$864,709
Net Income-$44,837
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$832,553
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for sacred studies (css) is dedicated to sustaining ways of life based on collaboration and reciprocity with the earth and all her beings. Css activities include providing prayer services, ceremonies, and a variety of gatherings for worship according to various traditions. The purpose of these offerings is to invite individuals, families and the community to develop devotion and to strengthen their relationship to the divine. Css programs include directed study and ministerial training. The directed study explores methodologies, practices, theories, traditions, beliefs, scriptures, philosophies and individual spiritual experiences. The goal is to enlighten an individual's practice of worship and daily living for the purpose of living one's life as a walking prayer. The ministry training prepares one to assist others through the "directed study" as listed above. Those going through the css ministry training may be ordained and able to conduct ceremonies, study groups, and ass

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,653$30,892▼ $85,761
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,782$4,149▼ $1,633
Inventories for Sale or Use$540$1,128▲ $588
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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$123,975$37,169▼ $86,806
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$51,558$9,589▼ $41,969
Total Liabilities$51,558$9,589▼ $41,969
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$72,417$27,580▼ $44,837
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$72,417$27,580▼ $44,837
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$123,975$37,169▼ $86,806

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,149$11,828$15,977
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Darlene HunterExec DirectorFT$30,000$30,000
Jeneane PrevattSpiritual DirectorPT$24,950$24,950
Trish NobleDirectorPT$22,100$22,100
Mary MccullochSecretaryPT$18,000$18,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ryan BrandenburgPresident
Mj HilkerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$309,059
Program Service Revenue
$454,180
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$56,633
All Other Contributions
$309,059
Change in Net Assets
$-44,837
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$630,448
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$195,761
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$38,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$48,252$125,406-$173,658
All Other Expenses$54,675$51,811-$106,486
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$37,550$57,500-$95,050
Other Salaries and Wages$43,725$43,075-$86,800
Fees for Services Management$19,774$26,213-$45,987
Grants to Domestic Orgs$38,500--$38,500
Fees for Services Other$15,360$15,200-$30,560
Other Expenses$6,234$12,525-$18,759
Payroll Taxes$9,721$4,190-$13,911
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,770-$11,770
Insurance$1,575$4,513-$6,088
Royalties$2,400--$2,400
Office Expenses$96$2,205-$2,301
Depreciation Depletion-$1,633-$1,633
Total Functional Expenses$403,051$461,658$0$864,709
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
13 Indig Gmothr Co the SoundBellingham, WA501(c)(3)-$28,000
Northern River BearsUkiah, CA501(c)(3)-$5,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$48,929
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fountain Projct Camp and Benefit Concert$44,754$44,754-$44,754
Total Events$44,754$44,754-$44,754
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
Loan From Peter Yarrow$8,000
Sales Tax Payable$1,589
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“Copy of form 990 is provided to each board members after the staff has reviewed the form in its entirety. The board must approve filing of the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The board reviewed research on compensation for the executive director consultant and determined an amount that is significantly below market compensation at this time due to the organization's ability to pay.”

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

“Governing documents, policies and finacial statements are made available to public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Sacred Studies
EIN
77-0572410
Phone
7072372669
Address
PO BOX 2904, GUERNERVILLE, CA 95446

Signing Officer

Name
Darlene Hunter
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
12
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Wheeler & Egger Cpas Llp
Address
133 OLD WARDS FERRY RD STE J, SONORA, CA 95370-7822
Preparer
E Samuel Wheeler CPA
Phone
2095361218
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services

“the organization no longer serves the international council of thirteen indigenous grandmothers, formerly one of its primary programs.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Kayumari Sanctuary Program:Kayumari in the Redwoods Sanctuary Program, in collaboration with Wildwood Foundation located in Guerneville California, provides the land base and retreat facilities for the Center for Sacred Studies programs of study. Sanctuary activities also include providing prayer services, ceremonies and a variety of gatherings for worship according to various spiritual traditions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:CSS programs include directed study and ministerial training. The directed study explores methodologies, practices, theories, traditions, beliefs, scriptures, philosophies and individual spiritual experiences. The goal is to enlighten an individuals practice of worship and daily living for the purpose of living one's life as a walking prayer. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR OWN TAX-EXEMPT MISSION AND GOALS. CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES OFFERS SERVICES IN ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, MENTORING, AND LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Gifts of Grace eCards:Online website where you can send an eCard (electronic card) to a loved one honoring them with a donation on theri behalf to the Center for Sacred Studies. Gifts of Grace eCard donations help take care of our earth, our children; our elders; our ways of prayer; our cultural heritage; our traditional medicines and to heal generational trauma through specific avenues of gifting. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES AND STORE:CSS offers workshops in its physical location in Guerneville where people can further their studies, meet people and purchase items at our small store. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: FOUNTAIN PROJECT:The Fountain For the Natural Order For Our Existence. The Fountain is focused on restoring an economy of reciprocity that is guided by nature and the sacred. There are 8 seats on the Fountain: Social Investors & Social Entrepreneurship; New Economic Paradigms Current In Use; Economic Models That Flow Sacred Economy; Impact Investing; Creative Financing; Collaboration through Earth Initiatives; First Nation Economic Model; Cross Cultural Communications and Sensitivity. Through Earth Initiative movements such as: the Black Hills are Not for Sale; Great Sioux Nation Elders Meetings and the Black Hills Unity Concert, sacred sites will be returned to their native guardians, the first step in reweaving the sacred fabric of our planet. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: ALLIANCE PROGRAM:CSSS ALLIANCE program includes collaboration with other organizations and programs that protects the Earth and all Her beings, for peace and unity for all. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that protect our diverse cultures, lands, medicines and language. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: OTHER PROGRAMS”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“AUDIO & VIDEO TECH: Column (A) - Total = $1104; Column (B) - Program Services = $1104; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BANK CHARGES/CC FEES: Column (A) - Total = $10033; Column (B) - Program Services = $4376; Column (C) - Management & General = $5657; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“CEREMONY: Column (A) - Total = $2668; Column (B) - Program Services = $168; Column (C) - Management & General = $2500; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“COMMUNICATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $15622; Column (B) - Program Services = $5072; Column (C) - Management & General = $10550; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $1545; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1545; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EVENT ACCOMODATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $7852; Column (B) - Program Services = $200; Column (C) - Management & General = $7652; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EVENT FOOD: Column (A) - Total = $16721; Column (B) - Program Services = $1073; Column (C) - Management & General = $15648; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“FACILITY MEMBERSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $8000; Column (B) - Program Services = $8000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“FILM PROJECT: Column (A) - Total = $2703; Column (B) - Program Services = $2703; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“GRANDMOTHERS HOMEPLACE: Column (A) - Total = $5000; Column (B) - Program Services = $5000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MTP ELDER CORNER: Column (A) - Total = $6900; Column (B) - Program Services = $6900; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MTP INSTRUCTORS: Column (A) - Total = $8000; Column (B) - Program Services = $8000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2025; Column (B) - Program Services = $613; Column (C) - Management & General = $1412; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $710; Column (B) - Program Services = $332; Column (C) - Management & General = $378; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“PROGRAM FACILITATIO: Column (A) - Total = $2400; Column (B) - Program Services = $2400; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“REPAIRS: Column (A) - Total = $900; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $900; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“STORAGE: Column (A) - Total = $3528; Column (B) - Program Services = $2068; Column (C) - Management & General = $1460; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $3219; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3219; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $7556; Column (B) - Program Services = $6666; Column (C) - Management & General = $890; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES (CSS) IS DEDICATED TO SUSTAINING WAYS OF LIFE BASED ON COLLABORATION AND RECIPROCITY WITH THE EARTH AND ALL HER BEINGS. CSS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING PRAYER SERVICES, CEREMONIES, AND A VARIETY OF GATHERINGS FOR WORSHIP ACCORDING TO VARIOUS TRADITIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE OFFERINGS IS TO INVITE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP DEVOTION AND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DIVINE. CSS PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECTED STUDY AND MINISTERIAL TRAINING. THE DIRECTED STUDY EXPLORES METHODOLOGIES, PRACTICES, THEORIES, TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, SCRIPTURES, PHILOSOPHIES AND INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES. THE GOAL IS TO ENLIGHTEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S PRACTICE OF WORSHIP AND DAILY LIVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING ONE'S LIFE AS A WALKING PRAYER. THE MINISTRY TRAINING PREPARES ONE TO ASSIST OTHERS THROUGH THE "DIRECTED STUDY" AS LISTED ABOVE. THOSE GOING THROUGH THE CSS MINISTRY TRAINING MAY BE ORDAINED AND ABLE TO CONDUCT CEREMONIES, STUDY GROUPS, AND ASS
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Center for Sacred Studies grants funds for support of various programs whose missions are aligned with our own tax-exempt mission and goals. We ?form alliances and collaboration with other organizations and programs that protect the Earth and all her beings. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that protect our diverse cultures, lands, medicines and languages. For each project supported, CSS requires a yearly accounting of the funds along with a description & photos of the activities that the funds were used for.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0the organization no longer serves the international council of thirteen indigenous grandmothers, formerly one of its primary programs.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Kayumari Sanctuary Program:Kayumari in the Redwoods Sanctuary Program, in collaboration with Wildwood Foundation located in Guerneville California, provides the land base and retreat facilities for the Center for Sacred Studies programs of study. Sanctuary activities also include providing prayer services, ceremonies and a variety of gatherings for worship according to various spiritual traditions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:CSS programs include directed study and ministerial training. The directed study explores methodologies, practices, theories, traditions, beliefs, scriptures, philosophies and individual spiritual experiences. The goal is to enlighten an individuals practice of worship and daily living for the purpose of living one's life as a walking prayer. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR OWN TAX-EXEMPT MISSION AND GOALS. CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES OFFERS SERVICES IN ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, MENTORING, AND LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Gifts of Grace eCards:Online website where you can send an eCard (electronic card) to a loved one honoring them with a donation on theri behalf to the Center for Sacred Studies. Gifts of Grace eCard donations help take care of our earth, our children; our elders; our ways of prayer; our cultural heritage; our traditional medicines and to heal generational trauma through specific avenues of gifting. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: THE CENTER FOR SACRED STUDIES AND STORE:CSS offers workshops in its physical location in Guerneville where people can further their studies, meet people and purchase items at our small store. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: FOUNTAIN PROJECT:The Fountain For the Natural Order For Our Existence. The Fountain is focused on restoring an economy of reciprocity that is guided by nature and the sacred. There are 8 seats on the Fountain: Social Investors & Social Entrepreneurship; New Economic Paradigms Current In Use; Economic Models That Flow Sacred Economy; Impact Investing; Creative Financing; Collaboration through Earth Initiatives; First Nation Economic Model; Cross Cultural Communications and Sensitivity. Through Earth Initiative movements such as: the Black Hills are Not for Sale; Great Sioux Nation Elders Meetings and the Black Hills Unity Concert, sacred sites will be returned to their native guardians, the first step in reweaving the sacred fabric of our planet. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: ALLIANCE PROGRAM:CSSS ALLIANCE program includes collaboration with other organizations and programs that protects the Earth and all Her beings, for peace and unity for all. We look to further our vision through the realization of projects that protect our diverse cultures, lands, medicines and language. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: OTHER PROGRAMS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBERS AFTER THE STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE BOARD MUST APPROVE FILING OF THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD REVIEWED RESEARCH ON COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTANT AND DETERMINED AN AMOUNT THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW MARKET COMPENSATION AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO PAY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents, policies and finacial statements are made available to public upon request.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6BANK CHARGES/CC FEES: Column (A) - Total = $10033; Column (B) - Program Services = $4376; Column (C) - Management & General = $5657; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7CEREMONY: Column (A) - Total = $2668; Column (B) - Program Services = $168; Column (C) - Management & General = $2500; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8COMMUNICATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $15622; Column (B) - Program Services = $5072; Column (C) - Management & General = $10550; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $1545; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1545; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10EVENT ACCOMODATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $7852; Column (B) - Program Services = $200; Column (C) - Management & General = $7652; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12FACILITY MEMBERSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $8000; Column (B) - Program Services = $8000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt22UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $3219; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3219; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,169
Liabilities
$9,589
Net assets
$27,580
Revenue
$819,872
Expenses
$864,709
Net income
-$44,837
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2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.14$0.04$0.26$0.18$0.08
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.15$0.03$0.30$0.35$0.05
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.15$0.02$0.52$0.80$0.28
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.15$0.30$0.82$0.68$0.14
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.15$0.16$0.33$0.56$0.23
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.89$0.59$0.30
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.44$0.51$0.07
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.44$0.40$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.33$0.33$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.50$0.41$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.01$0.03$0.82$0.86$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.05$0.07$0.67$0.89$0.23
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.10
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.82$0.84$0.02
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